Nicholas Rayner
North Attleboro,MA
Summary
Experienced IT personnel in DoD, Enterprise and home networks. Server design, Coding, Hardware requirements, Troubleshooting, Installation and most everything in-between. Largely coding in Python, JSON, YAML but I use an extensive range of languages based on project requirements. I will assist in any project small or large to understand end goals with a working product. Modern technology stacks with automation, micro-segmentation , advanced networking/coding with AI experience. Started off as a private rank in 75th Ranger Regiment to specialist. Have developed IT experience throughout the DoD and private sector since 2010 (Joined U.S. Army in 2014). Interested in constantly furthering my education, Creating new IT developments and building useful tools/pipelines for creating a bright future. I enjoy working both independently and in a group settings I believe humans greatest strengths are building together.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Net Sys II
GRS Inc. | HNJ - Cyber Security
11.2024 - Current
- Internal systems design, Updating, Patching, Maintenance, Emergency Procedures, Backups, GPO's
- Provide industry level experience to end users and maintain both online and offline systems with coordination of government and private organizations
- Document and create SOP's for future maintenance of systems
- Provide Linux bash, Windows powershell, CLI expertise for achieving goals for mission statements and capabilities
Investment and Production - Owner
TheContentStudios.Dev
03.2021 - Current
- AI Audio Software, Media Production, Music Promotion
- Software design/creation, Website design, Custom tooling
Net/Sys III - Linux Administrator
GRS Inc. | Schriever Space Force Base
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Oversaw administration, maintenance, and security of RHEL-based systems critical to Department of Defense (DoD) operations
- Implemented and enforced DoD security policies (e.g., DISA STIGs) to maintain compliance and mitigate risks on RHEL platforms
- Conducted routine tasks including software installation, upgrades, patch management, and user management across multiple RHEL servers
- Managed incident response efforts and implemented robust backup and disaster recovery procedures to ensure system continuity and data integrity
- Coordinated with teams for system upgrades, migrations, and expansions while maintaining thorough documentation adhering to DoD standards for the National Space Defense Center
DevSecOps Administrator
Jacobs | NORAD Integrated Space Support
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Build, configure & maintain virtual machines, servers, & storage solutions / Design backup data solutions
- Enterprise applications installation, administration, upgrade, infrastructure design, performance management & cost metrics
- Experience with scripting & automation, including PowerCLI, Powershell, ESXi Shell, C++, Ruby, HTML, JSON, Java, Python, Puppet
- Project management practices using approved methodologies to include AGILE, plans, leads, organizes & motivates
- Cloud and 'as a Service' offerings (CaaS) with services such as AWS, VMWARE, etc
- Proposing solutions & communicating business with project & vendor management
Net/Sys Admin III - SecureView Administrator
ManTech | Joint Task Force - Space Defense
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Virtualization design including VMWARE & SecureView Cross-Domain solution implementation & deployment, covering hardware, software, infrastructure expansion & maintenance of virtual machines
- ThinkLogical high-performance KVM installations & troubleshooting
- Analyzing & resolving problems associated with operating systems, servers, hardware & software
- Windows/Linux system administration design & background with SPADOC/Space situational analysis or space orbital
- Script automation for server maintenance with Ansible and Chef
Net/Sys Admin II
ManTech | National Space Defense Center
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Network security capabilities such as SYSLOG-NG, IBM Proventia (IDS), Web Proxy, Arcsight & others
- Provides training & guidance to personnel & users regarding informative secure use of the systems
- Communicate with personnel & outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities, & resolve issues or concerns
- JIRA, SharePoint & Remedy experience to include ticketing systems, administration, implementation & design
- Concepts of Managed Care cost, utilization & quality / Handling HIPAA/PHI & PII of personnel
- Systems integration & data-flow using ITIL concepts & practices using Microsoft OS & core services
Net/Sys Operator/Maintainer
75th Ranger Regiment | U.S Army
02.2014 - 02.2018
- Tests hardware & transmission media; re-installs & configures software; reboots servers, installs, configures, maintains CAT5/CAT6 / Fiber operations of Wi-Fi access points & troubleshoots Wi-Fi/ Hard wired connection issues; Monitors data flow
- CISCO & Juniper systems including switches, routers, call manager, IP Phones & conferencing systems
- Onsite & remote support through trouble tickets, live chat, e-mail & phone
- Maintained & supported the DoD infrastructure, including hardware configuration & upgrades, group architecture, account creation/maintenance & authentication/authorization for network access
- Installing, Troubleshooting and configuring CentOS, Windows, Linux, RHEL Systems for chain of command communication.
- Maintains current knowledge of server, networking hardware, software, protocols, standards & best practices
- Creates, follows & maintains written & verbal procedures; prepares written technical documentation, training material, & other documents as assigned; Prepares and reviews reports for accuracy, relevancy, and consistency
Independent Consultant
The Content Studios
09.2010 - 01.2014
- Setting up home routers, including configuration and security
- Designing network diagrams for home or small office setups to install and configure wireless and hardlined interfaces
- Troubleshooting home network connectivity issues
- Providing IT support and consultation for home network optimization
- Educating clients on basic network security and maintenance
- Installing, Updating, Providing recommendations on OS and software for Linux and Windows
Education
Summarization
Skills
- Linux, Mac, Windows
- Top Secret Clearance
- Documentation
- Virtualization, Networking
- JSON, Python, HTML5, YAML, Javascript
- Cisco, Juniper
- VMWare, Horizon, Hyper-V, VirtualBox
- Servers, Storage, Upgrades, Backups
- ESXi Hosts
- Cloud Computing, Infrastructure
- Management
- Computers, Phones, Cellular, Satellites
- Switches, Routers
- Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher
- Software Creation/Design
Certification
- CompTIA Sec+
- Puppet Administration
- SecureView Administration (AFRL)
- SecureView Networking (AFRL)
- ElectroMechanical Drafting
Timeline
Net Sys II
GRS Inc. | HNJ - Cyber Security
11.2024 - Current
Net/Sys III - Linux Administrator
GRS Inc. | Schriever Space Force Base
02.2024 - 08.2024
DevSecOps Administrator
Jacobs | NORAD Integrated Space Support
12.2021 - 05.2022
Investment and Production - Owner
TheContentStudios.Dev
03.2021 - Current
Net/Sys Admin III - SecureView Administrator
ManTech | Joint Task Force - Space Defense
11.2019 - 06.2021
Net/Sys Admin II
ManTech | National Space Defense Center
01.2019 - 11.2019
Net/Sys Operator/Maintainer
75th Ranger Regiment | U.S Army
02.2014 - 02.2018
Independent Consultant
The Content Studios
09.2010 - 01.2014
Summarization
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