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William David Porter

@williamdavidporter

IT systems and network professional pursuing a cybersecurity role to secure environments and drive continuous improvement.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a cybersecurity role where I can secure complex environments, monitor for vulnerabilities, and support incident readiness. I want to grow through hands-on security work while improving processes and continuously strengthening IT security.

I’m an IT professional with extensive experience in systems administration, technical support, and network management, with a clear focus on security outcomes. I’ve administered UNIX and Linux systems, improved server efficiency through automation, and delivered training and troubleshooting support to internal teams.

I monitor security, identify vulnerabilities, and resolve issues quickly in order to keep systems reliable and protected. As I continue my cybersecurity training (CompTIA Security-focused certifications in progress, including CySA+), I’m seeking a cybersecurity role where I can secure complex environments, strengthen incident readiness, and drive continuous improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

UNIX Administrator

Floors, Inc.

Jan 2000 - Jan 2002 (2 years)

Administered UNIX systems, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting. Improved server efficiency via automated routine tasks and applied system updates and security patches while providing technical support and training to internal teams.

Unix System Administration Configuration Management Troubleshooting Patch Management Technical Support Automation

Linux Administrator

Timespace Internet, Inc.

Jan 1998 - Jan 2000 (2 years)

Managed Linux servers and network infrastructure to ensure uptime and reliability. Monitored security, identified vulnerabilities, and resolved system issues quickly while aligning IT infrastructure with business requirements.

Linux Network Infrastructure Security Monitoring Vulnerability Assessment Troubleshooting

On-Call Software Support Supervisor

Warrantech, Inc.

Jan 1996 - Jan 1998 (2 years)

Led an on-call software support team and resolved escalated technical issues to maintain customer satisfaction. Streamlined support documentation and the knowledge base to reduce resolution times and provided training on product updates and new releases.

Technical Support Escalation Handling Documentation Knowledge Base Management team training Issue Resolution

Military Police Officer

U.S. Army Military Police Corps

Jan 1990 - Jan 1991 (1 year)

Provided law enforcement, security, and crisis management in high-pressure environments. Conducted investigations and safeguarded personnel and facilities.

Law Enforcement Security Crisis Management Investigation Facility Security