Professional Summary
IT support and cybersecurity professional with a Master of Science in
Cybersecurity & Information Assurance and hands-on experience in
federal IT environments. Served as the sole on-site IT resource for a
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation field office and five major hydroelectric
dams, supporting end users, endpoint management, Intune/Entra ID
migrations, identity and access administration, and federal compliance. Holds
active Security+, Network+, CEH,
and AWS Cloud Practitioner certifications.
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Professional Experience
Field Service Technician (1099)
Barrister Global Services Network | Treasure Valley, ID & Ontario, OR area
August 2026 – Present
- Provide on-site IT field support including hardware installation, VoIP/phone system setup, printer deployment, and network connectivity verification for commercial clients.
- Patch devices into production switches and patch panels; verify dial tone, network connectivity, and full functionality before ticket closure.
- Serve as primary (Tech A) or secondary technician on multi-device install tickets, documenting work and closing tickets through Barrister’s dispatch system.
- Travel to client sites across southern Idaho and eastern Oregon for scheduled installations and break/fix support.
Desktop Support Specialist / Federal Help Desk Tier II
Barrister Global Services Network | Treasure Valley, ID & Ontario, OR
Aug 2026 - Present
- Held a Public Trust clearance for the duration of employment.
- Served as the sole on-site IT professional supporting the Heyburn Field Office and five major hydroelectric dams (Palisades, Ririe, Jackson, Minidoka, and American Falls).
- Independently managed user administration, endpoint configuration, software deployment, and Tier II troubleshooting in a regulated federal environment.
- Led the migration of 24 workstations and laptops from on-premises Active Directory to Microsoft Intune and Entra ID using Autopilot.
- Administered PIV card physical access control and managed permissions in alignment with federal identity management requirements.
- Oversaw full hardware lifecycle activities, including procurement, imaging, deployment, inventory, and secure disposal.
- Coordinated with regional IT teams while maintaining strict federal security, compliance, and documentation standards.
Assistant Chemist (Lead) / Control Room Operator
Amalgamated Sugar Company • Nampa, ID
Oct 2002 – Aug 2024
- Served as the primary technical troubleshooting resource for lab instrumentation and network-connected devices, including $100k+ HPLC systems.
- Operated the control room while monitoring 200+ process screens, identifying anomalies and coordinating responses to reduce downtime.
- Led and trained 3–5 laboratory staff per shift, ensuring tests were completed correctly and data was entered accurately.
- Maintained compliance with city, state, and federal environmental regulations and supported documentation for audits and reporting.
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Skills
- Core IT & Support: Windows 10/11, Tier II Troubleshooting, Hardware/Software Diagnostics, Device Imaging & Deployment
- Cloud & Identity: Microsoft Intune, Entra ID / Azure AD, Autopilot, Microsoft 365 Administration, MFA, PIV Card Management
- Networking: Network Troubleshooting, DNS, DHCP, VPN, VOIP
- Security & Compliance: Access Control, Endpoint Hardening, Federal IT Compliance, Incident Documentation
- Additional: SQL Coursework, Relational Databases, Excel, Technical Documentation, Root Cause Analysis
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