BRIAN DEAR

IT AND CYBERSECURITY PROFESSIONAL | MILITARY VETERAN

Basehor, KS 66007 | (913) 226-5757 | brian.dear@mymailboxpro.com
www.linkedin.com/in/brian-dear-freelance
PERSONAL SUMMARY
A dedicated Cybersecurity Analyst and Army Veteran with over 15 years of experience, excelling in information security,
networking, and system troubleshooting. Proficient in Linux, Bash/Shell Scripting, and adept at managing network
infrastructures while possessing exceptional problem-solving and communication skills. Eager to leverage comprehensive
expertise and certifications to contribute effectively to safeguarding critical information assets in a challenging IT environment.
CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Certifications: CompTIA Security+ (November 2023), Microsoft PowerShell, CompTIA PenTest+ (Expected December 2023)
Medals and Awards: CISSP 2021, Antiterrorism Level 2 Training, Army Commendation Medal (x4), Humanitarian Award for
Hurricane Relief, KS STARBASE Stewardship Award
Security: Secret Security Clearance
Networking and System Administration: Basic Networking Knowledge, Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, macOS),
System Administration, Virtualization Technologies (VMware, Hyper-V), VPN Configuration and Support
Cybersecurity: Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Virus and Malware Mitigation, Network Security, Firewall Management, Incident
Response, Security Awareness Training Support and Customer Service: Help Desk Support and Customer Service, Troubleshooting
Hardware and Software Issues, Remote Support Tools, Email and Communication Systems, Mobile Device Management
Data Management and Recovery: Data Backup and Recovery, Database Management (SQL, NoSQL)
Scripting and Automation: Scripting and Automation (Python, Bash), Technical Documentation
Cloud Services and IT Management: Basic Understanding of Cloud Services (AWS, Azure, GCP), IT Service Management
(ITSM), Compliance and Regulatory Standards (GDPR, HIPAA)
Project Management and DevOps: Basic Project Management Skills, Basic Understanding of DevOps Practices
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Cybersecurity – City University of Seattle In Progress
Cybersecurity Penetration Testing Program – Divergence Academy, Addison, TX September 2023 – December 2023
Studied materials on CompTIA Server+, Linux+, Network+, Security+, Cloud+, and PenTest+.
- Managed the public-key infrastructure, transport encryption, securing applications (virtual and cloud systems),
access control, and internal reports.
- Operated using Linux to navigate directories and set up files and permissions; performed Bash/Shell scripting
commands, LSP, CP, echo, NANO, CHMOD, etc
Associates in Criminal Justice – University of Arkansas-Grantham April 2010
EXPERIENCE
Motor Transport Operator (88M4O) – US Army April 2002 – Current
• Successfully executed safety protocols and emergency procedures and implemented quality control processes to
ensure effective cargo security.
Readiness NCO – Kansas Army National Guard | Olathe, KS November 2018 – Current
• Coordinated the logistical operations of 172 personnel, $75 million of MTOE equipment, and training
resources/assets for mobilizing Soldiers.
Surface Maintenance Technician – FMS #7 | Kansas City, KS April 2008 – October 2018
• Managed a 20-bay multiple interface hard drive cloning machine to mass install OS on workforce diagnostic
hardware tough book.
PROJECTS
• PenTesting capstone simulated a black box testing environment. With the router IP address, my team used Nmap
and Nessus to find vulnerabilities, enumerated the LAN, used reverse shells, set up proxy chains, and pivoted to
take control of the machines behind the router.
• Configured Oracle VirtualBox virtual machine to access multiple Linux operating systems on a single computer.
• Built a working network from scratch using GNS3.