Joel (Jay) L. Email & Phone Number

Foley, Alabama, United States

Huntsville, Alabama

Thomasville, Alabama, United States

Greater Atlanta Area

To foster a career shift into cybersecurity, I participated in 160 hours of intensive training in ethical hacking, IT forensic investigation, IT security analysis, and IT information systems. Having spent the prior decade-plus supporting IT networks and IT users, this additional training built on my extensive IT experience. My recent cybersecurity education has included:>> Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) Certification: For this cybersecurity certification, I analyzed strategies to identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities, developing cybersecurity techniques gleaned not only from corporate and IT department perspectives but from that of invasive hackers.>> Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator Certification (CHFI): In this cybersecurity training program, I learned industry best practices in computer forensics, knowledge that can serve stakeholders from law enforcement to corporate leadership in reviewing and assuring network infrastructure security.>> EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA): To earn this cybersecurity certification, I developed knowledge about the best methods for conducting penetration testing across infrastructures, operating systems, and application environments; plus, I learned to report on penetration testing process and outcomes.>> Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP): In this cybersecurity program, I received instruction on designing, building, and executing state-of-the-art information security programs for enterprise clients against malicious cyberattacks. I am currently exam-eligible for the CISSP.Open to new opportunities: To learn more about my availability for full-time roles in cybersecurity, please connect with me here or contact me at jaylashley78@gmail.com.

Baytown, Tx

I was recruited to this company as the lead project manager and software development company liaison for the Jovix RFID product, for which I developed strategy and then deployed within 8 weeks. I also oversaw crew training on the product and implementation of the radio-frequency ID technology, including the tablet interface.

Cullman, Al

In this IT security-focused role, I helped my clients by securing their network perimeters with design, configuration, implementation, and daily administration of their networks. Technologies I supported included VPNs, routers, switches, Exchange, SQL, IIS, DNS, DHCP, routing, and remote access, plus VMWare Vsphere for disaster recovery and data backup.One notable success typical of my experience involved restoring service and mitigating vulnerabilities to the network for a law firm that experienced a black hat hacker attack. We isolated the affected machines, removed the threats, and reestablished needed IT access to the firm.

Livingston, Al

Of the various support strategies I implemented in this role, with respect to cybersecurity, I developed and implemented an IT disaster recovery plan with redundant onsite and offsite backups for the various servers and hardware used at the company. I also managed and maintained the servers and served users as a helpdesk resource.

Hoover, Al

In this position, I consulted small and midsized businesses on design, implementation, and monitoring of LAN/WAN networking, routing, and switching. Core to my accomplishments was recommending and implementing network protections. I also investigated cybersecurity attacks and determined best methodologies to resolve hacks and incursions.

Birmingham, Alabama Area

This role involved supporting the statewide network and configurations, with special attention paid on Cisco ASA network security appliances.Responsible for the support of statewide department Local Area Network computer systems including servers on the WAN used for enterprise applications Support included design, configuration, and administration and user support of data networks.Responsibilities also included installation of hardware and software components as required by the network nodesDemonstrated ability to work with vendors and State support staff to quickly diagnose LAN problems and restore Service to users in the event of service disruptions.Independently diagnosed problems and incompatibilities that may occur with integrated software products and with hardware dependencies such as routers, switches, servers and hubsUtilized networking tools to develop baseline standards within a LAN / WANDisplayed excellent time-management skills in order to handle multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously.Ability to understand and use information within complex infrastructure

Birmingham, Alabama Area

As a tier III agent, I served as the escalation point for technical issues ranging from Internet connectivity to home network configuration.

Hoover, Al

As a field engineer, I recommended network strategies for firewall policy, secure file transmission, and additional cybersecurity protections.

Birmingham, Alabama Area

I initiated network protections such as anti-virus, anti-spyware, and anti-spam defenses. I also built the IT department’s risk assessment procedures, establishing known deficiencies and vulnerabilities and recommending technical solutions to secure the network for 250+ users and 300 machines.