Alexander McClellan
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/in/alexandermcclellan
Email available on resume PDF or via LinkedIn.
Education
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B.S. Cybersecurity & Information Assurance, Western Governors University — September 2025
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B.S. Psychology, Utah Valley University — December 2023
Certifications
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CompTIA Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, A+, Network+, Project+, IT Operations Specialist, Secure Infrastructure Specialist
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(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, Microsoft 365
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Experience: Mastercard Cybersecurity Forage program, TryHackMe SOC analyst simulations
Professional Development
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Integrated Microsoft Defender with Sentinel for centralized monitoring and automated threat detection using KQL and playbooks.
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Conducted risk assessments and compliance reviews (NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOX).
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Administered Active Directory including domain controllers, user/group management, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP in virtualized Windows Server environments.
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Built a Python-based network scanner leveraging Scapy for ARP-based device discovery.
Experience
IT Specialist – 1Wire Fiber (May 2025 – Present)
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Lead and design cybersecurity and IT infrastructure plans including servers, Active Directory, and network architecture.
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Provide onsite and remote support for Windows and macOS systems, servers, firewalls, VoIP systems, and networking equipment
(Ubiquiti, MikroTik, Fortinet).
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Administer Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Active Directory environments for SMB clients.
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Implement endpoint security tools, patch management, and system hardening.
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Troubleshoot complex hardware, software, server, and network issues.
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Assist with IT projects, technology rollouts, and security initiatives across multiple client sites.
Inventory Specialist – Ecommerce Logistics LLC (Jan 2024 – May 2025)
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Provided technical support for Zenventory, ShipStation, and shipping workstations.
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Maintained internal network infrastructure and system functionality.
General Manager – Utah Wholesale Industrial Supply (May 2021 – Jul 2023)
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Managed technical operations for 10–15 employees including Microsoft 365 user accounts and hardware/software troubleshooting.
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Developed CSV-based automation workflows for bulk eBay listings.
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Deployed and imaged PCs, Macs, tablets, and peripherals.
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Managed mobile devices using Apple Business Manager.
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Maintained and organized company files hosted on AWS.