Alexander McClellan

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.