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Ryan Ruddock

@ryanruddock

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IT Deployment Manager specializing in system administration and security.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that values security and innovation, with opportunities for growth.

I am an IT Deployment Manager with a strong focus on system administration, security, and access management. My expertise lies in managing IT assets across diverse environments, including Google Workspace, Entra ID, Linux, macOS, and Microsoft Windows. I have a proven track record of implementing best practices and compliance enforcement, ensuring that all company devices are secure and efficiently managed.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led initiatives that have streamlined processes and improved operational efficiency. For instance, at ATA, LLC, I enforced the enrollment of all company-owned devices into Intune, achieving 100% device coverage for security logging. My commitment to standardizing processes has resulted in a significant reduction in policy-related support tickets. I am passionate about creating secure environments and providing exceptional IT support, which has consistently led to high satisfaction rates among users.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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IT Deployment Manager

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ATA, LLC

Mar 2025 - Present (3 months)

Stood up company-wide management of endpoints and implemented best practices through System of Processes (SOPs). Automated device onboarding from Intune to Microsoft Defender, achieving 100% device coverage for security logging and audit readiness. Authored SOPs covering device purchasing, tech refresh cycles, and IT best practices, standardizing processes and reducing policy-related support ticke

Intune Autopilot Microsoft Defender SOPs Google Workspace SSO SCIM Slack Jira

IT Operations Engineer

Defense Unicorns

Nov 2024 - Mar 2025 (4 months)

Managed company-wide fleet of endpoints, including software updates, upgrades, and hardware tracking. Introduced and deployed patch management through MDM, reducing application versioning by 20%. Developed an OS update automation workflow using MDM API calls, successfully bringing 150+ endpoints up to date and ensuring full compliance with security policies.

MDM Patch Management OAuth Technical Support SSO SAML

Isolated LAN System Administrator

United States Air Force

Jan 2022 - Nov 2024 (2 years 10 months)

Maintained a multi-system isolated LAN and endpoints with a MySQL database server and Microsoft Windows 10 systems. Developed and implemented a monthly MySQL database backup and integrity check process, achieving 100% data loss prevention. Managed and enforced physical identity access controls for restricted areas, achieving a 100% secure and compliant environment.

MySQL Windows 10 Data Loss Prevention Technical Support Physical Security

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Maryland Global Campus

B.S Cybersecurity Technology, Cybersecurity Technology

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Technology at the University of Maryland Global Campus, with an expected graduation in Summer 2025. This program focuses on advanced cybersecurity principles and technologies.

Community College of the Air Force

Associate of Applied Science Degree, Applied Science

Completed an Associate of Applied Science Degree from the Community College of the Air Force in Spring 2023. This foundational education provided a strong base for further studies in technology and cybersecurity.