Diya Scott
@diyascott
Cybersecurity-focused systems technologist with DHS clearance and automation expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am a systems technologist and cybersecurity practitioner with hands-on experience supporting enterprise government environments and a current Department of Homeland Security clearance. I design and maintain secure systems, administer Active Directory and Group Policy, automate deployments with MDT, Symantec Ghost and PowerShell, and contribute to FISMA/NIST RMF compliance and authorization activities.
I have provided onsite IT consulting and technical support across multiple locations, executed system upgrades and troubleshooting, and developed IT policy to improve security and operations. I hold certifications including CompTIA Security+ and CySA+ (in progress) and bring practical experience with scripting, monitoring (Splunk, FireEye), networking, virtualization, and cross-platform system administration.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Configured and maintained enterprise systems for government clients, administered Active Directory and Group Policy, and implemented automated imaging and PowerShell automation to streamline deployments and patching while supporting FISMA/NIST RMF compliance.
IT Consultant
Nuface Construction LLC
Dec 2020 - Dec 2024 (4 years)
Provided onsite technical support across multiple locations including hardware/software troubleshooting, equipment installation, system upgrades, and contributed to IT policy development to improve security and operational uptime.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CompTIA
CompTIA CySA+, Cybersecurity
Earned CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst+) certification in June 2025.
CompTIA
CompTIA Security+, Cybersecurity
Earned CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) certification in February 2024.
Syntax Technologies
Cybersecurity Bootcamp Certificate, Cybersecurity
Completed a Cybersecurity Bootcamp and training certification in July 2023.
Baltimore City Community College
Associate of Arts, Information Technology
Awarded an Associate of Arts in Information Technology in December 2022.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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