Ken Gibson
IT Infrastructure | Linux | Cloud | Networking
IT professional with experience in networking, Linux administration, cloud technologies, and software development. Previously supported live broadcast network operations in a high-availability environment and currently expanding hands-on expertise through enterprise-style home lab projects focused on systems administration, infrastructure automation, and cloud deployment.
CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and Cloud+ certified with a strong interest in Linux, networking, and infrastructure engineering. Currently developing practical experience with LPIC-1, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, and cloud platforms while building scalable, secure environments that mirror real-world enterprise infrastructure.
Long-term goal is to transition into Infrastructure, Cloud Operations, and DevOps engineering by combining software development experience with strong systems, networking, and automation skills.
Core Skills
Infrastructure
- Linux Administration
- Windows Server & Active Directory
- Virtualization (Proxmox, VMware)
- Docker & Containerization
- Storage & Filesystems (LVM, RAID, NFS)
- System Monitoring & Logging
Security
- Identity & Access Management
- Security Hardening
- Network Security
- Vulnerability Management
- SIEM (Wazuh)
- Security Monitoring
Cloud & Automation
- AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC)
- Azure AD / Entra ID
- CI/CD Pipelines
Infrastructure
- Windows Server / Active Directory
- Linux Administration (RHEL, Ubuntu)
- VMware vSphere / Proxmox
- Docker & Container Orchestration
Security
- SIEM (Splunk, Wazuh)
- Firewall Management (pfSense, OPNsense)
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Incident Response & Forensics
Experience
Systems Administrator — Acme Corp
March 2022 – Present
Manage fleet of 200+ Windows and Linux servers across hybrid cloud environment. Lead migration of on-premises Exchange to Microsoft 365. Implemented Wazuh SIEM reducing mean time to detect from 48 hours to under 2 hours.
IT Support Specialist — TechStart Inc
June 2020 – February 2022
Provided Tier 2 support for 150-person organization. Deployed and managed MDM solution for remote workforce. Automated onboarding/offboarding workflows with PowerShell, reducing provisioning time by 60%.
Education & Training
Cybersecurity Bootcamp — Per Scholas
Completed September 2024 · 15 weeks
Intensive hands-on training in network security, threat analysis, SIEM operations, and incident response. Built and defended enterprise lab environments. Earned CompTIA Security+ during the program.
Google IT Support Professional Certificate — Coursera
Completed March 2023
Foundations in networking, operating systems, system administration, security, and troubleshooting. Hands-on labs covering DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, and Linux CLI.