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Jason Carlton

@jasoncarlton

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I am a cybersecurity-focused IT leader with TS/SCI clearance.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a cybersecurity or IT leadership role where I can secure hybrid cloud systems, lead and mentor teams, apply TS/SCI-cleared experience, and drive automation and process improvements in a mission-focused organization.

I am a results-driven IT professional with more than a decade of progressive experience across cybersecurity, network administration and data center operations. I hold a Top Secret/SCI clearance and CompTIA Security+ certification and have advanced training in risk management and incident response.

At Liquid Web I managed operations spanning 30,000+ active servers, built and maintained VMware infrastructures, and led a 25-member team while managing inventory valued in the millions. I have a proven record of reducing downtime through proactive monitoring, vendor coordination and staff training.

Currently serving as a Cyber Operations Specialist, I deploy and secure hybrid cloud infrastructures, investigate incidents using forensic techniques, and apply scripting and automation to streamline security operations. I am motivated to bring secure systems design, operational leadership and process improvement to mission-driven organizations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Cyber Operations Specialist

Current

Michigan Army National Guard

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Implemented and enforced security policies, deployed and secured hybrid cloud network infrastructure, and investigated cybersecurity incidents using forensic techniques to strengthen operational security.

Cybersecurity Incident Response Forensics Risk Management Scripting Security Policies Network Security

Data Processing Center Administrator

Michigan Army National Guard USPFO

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Administered SharePoint and Active Directory, provided technical support and hardware deployment for USPFO staff, ensuring high user satisfaction and minimal downtime.

SharePoint Administration Active Directory Technical Support Hardware Deployments Troubleshooting User Training Windows Server ITSM

IT Specialist

US Army National Guard

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)

Coordinated hardware repairs and vendor support, and provided on-site equipment access and configuration to maintain operational readiness.

Troubleshooting Customer Support Inventory Management

Datacenter Operations Supervisor

Liquid Web

Jan 2010 - Jan 2023 (13 years)

Led a 25-member team supporting 30,000+ active servers across three datacenters, built and maintained VMware infrastructures, and managed inventory valued in the millions.

VMWare Team Leadership Inventory Management Process Improvement ITIL

Avionics Technician

U.S. Army

Jan 2004 - Jan 2008 (4 years)

Performed electronics troubleshooting and repair on avionics systems and maintained and calibrated test equipment to ensure mission readiness.

Avionics Troubleshooting Technical Documentation

RF Scanner QA Manager

Penske Logistics

Jan 2010 - Present (15 years 7 months)

Designed and implemented maintenance systems for multiple RF scanner models and developed troubleshooting training to improve device reliability and warehouse efficiency.

QA Management Training Development Troubleshooting Warehouse operations