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Carl Frayer

@carlfrayer

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I secure mission-critical networks through SIEM monitoring, access control, compliance, and incident response.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a mission-driven, compliance-heavy security or network role where I can strengthen monitoring, incident response, access control, and infrastructure security while continuing to learn new tools.

I've owned a classified COMSEC program for an Illinois Army National Guard battalion, maintaining zero security incidents and a 100% pass rate on unscheduled command and NSA audits.

At Nexagen Networks, I provide Tier 2 remote network support for more than 11,500 users across 3,700 VSAT sites. I troubleshoot Cisco firewalls and routers, apply access-control policies, and use SolarWinds and vendor tools to contain issues before they become service-wide incidents.

In military cyber operations, I've enforced access control and information assurance requirements, led a 13-person communications section supporting a 600-person battalion, and built a seven-presentation tactical-systems training library.

I also build and harden my own infrastructure, including a Wazuh SIEM on a three-node Proxmox VE cluster, split-horizon DNS, Caddy with automated TLS, and Vaultwarden. I'm CompTIA Security+ certified and bring hands-on network, cloud, security monitoring, and compliance experience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

VSAT Network Support Specialist Associate

Current

Nexagen Networks, Inc.

Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Provides Tier 2 remote network support for 11,500+ users across 3,700 VSAT sites, triaging and resolving connectivity issues. Administers Cisco firewalls and routers, applying access-control and security policy changes, and monitors network health using SolarWinds.

Tier 2 Support Cisco ASA Cisco Firepower Firewall Administration Routing Solarwinds Network Monitoring Troubleshooting

Cyber Network Defender

Illinois Army National Guard

May 2025 - Apr 2026 (11 months)

Assigned to cyber operations and endpoint protection unit, responsible for access control, information assurance, and compliance enforcement. Authored a 7-presentation training library on tactical systems and led a 13-person section providing mission-critical communications infrastructure.

Access Control Information Assurance Compliance Endpoint Protection Training Leadership

Operations Supervisor (S6 NCOIC)

Illinois Army National Guard

Feb 2023 - Mar 2024 (1 year 1 month)

Owned the entire COMSEC program for the battalion as primary Local Element, ensuring secure handling, distribution, and destruction of cryptographic materials, resulting in zero security incidents and a 100% pass rate on audits. Established the battalion help desk and managed a 12-person support team.

COMSEC Information Assurance Audit Compliance Help Desk Management Team Leadership

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology

Graduated August 2026 with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, covering networking, systems administration, information security, and cloud computing.