Alexander McClellan
Email: alex.mcclellan17@gmail.com | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alexandermcclellan
Education
- B.S. Cybersecurity & Information Assurance, Western Governors University, Graduated September 2025
- B.S. Psychology, Utah Valley University, Graduated Dec 2023
Certifications
- CompTIA Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, A+, Network+, Project+, IT Operations Specialist, Secure Infrastructure Specialist
- (ISC)² SSCP, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, ITIL Foundation, LPI Linux Essentials
Skills & Training
- Operating Systems: Windows 10/11, Windows Server, Linux, macOS
- Security Tools: Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Nessus, Wireshark
- Scripting & Automation: Python, PowerShell, CLI
- Networking & Security: Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, SIEM, Vulnerability Scanning
- Database: SQL (Queries, Joins, Database Management)
- Cloud: Microsoft Azure, Google Workspace, Office 365
- Experience: Mastercard Cybersecurity Forage program, TryHackMe SOC analyst simulations
Professional Development
- Integrated Microsoft Defender with Sentinel for centralized monitoring and automated threat detection using KQL and playbooks.
- Conducted risk assessments and compliance reviews (NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOX).
- Administered Active Directory, including domain controller setup, user management, Group Policy, and network services in virtualized Windows Server environments.
- Built Python-based network scanner leveraging Scapy for ARP-based device discovery.
Experience
IT Specialist – 1Wire Fiber (May 2025 - Present)
- Lead and design cybersecurity and IT infrastructure plans, including servers, Active Directory, and network architecture.
- Provide onsite/remote support for Windows/macOS systems, servers, firewalls, VoIP, and networking equipment (Ubiquiti, MikroTik, Fortinet).
- Administer Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Active Directory environments for SMB clients.
- Implement endpoint security, cybersecurity tools, and system updates/patches.
- Troubleshoot complex hardware, software, server, and network issues.
- Assist with IT projects, technology rollouts, and security initiatives across client sites.
Inventory Specialist – Ecommerce Logistics LLC (Jan 2024 - May 2025)
- Provided technical support for Zenventory, ShipStation, and shipping workstations.
- Maintained network infrastructure and internal system functionality.
General Manager – Utah Wholesale Industrial Supply (May 2021 - Jul 2023)
- Managed and led technical operations for 10-15 employees, including Office 365 user accounts and troubleshooting hardware/software issues.
- Developed CSV-based automation for bulk eBay listings to increase efficiency.
- Handled software deployment and imaging for PCs, Macs, tablets, and peripherals.
- Managed and configured mobile devices using Apple Business Manager.
- Maintained and organized company files on Amazon AWS.