Cyber Security It Specialist

PAUL STILLITANO

Carteret, NJ • ***** 732-***-**** • **************@*****.***

SECURITY TRAINING PREVENTION & MAINTENANCE

PROFILE

Experienced IT Specialist and security professional adept at training students and staff in non-technical language. Certified in the Internetwork Engineering Program and actively pursuing multiple certifications to advance a career in the IT industry. Known for accuracy, adaptability, and business acumen, with confidence in decision-making. A helpful, decisive, and persistent individual with a determined and inventive approach. Skilled in managing people, demonstrating maturity, and preventing problems. Quick learner, results-oriented, and self-motivated, with a strong inclination to learn new things. Proficient in effective written communication and possessing technical acumen. Solid understanding of physical and cyber security best practices, coupled with experience in troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing office equipment, productivity applications, and VOIP systems. EDUCATION

PC AGE Career Institute Iselin, NJ 04/2021 – 05/2022 Program: Internetwork Engineering covering certification training for; CompTIA A+, Security+, Network+, Linux+, Microsoft Windows 10, Server 2019, and CCNA PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows 11, Microsoft Server, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), OneDrive, Sharepoint, Exchange

macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, iPhones, iPads, Android tablets, IoT devices

SonicWall, Netgate(pfSense), Meraki, Ubiquiti

Virtualization services, Oracle Virtualbox, VMWare, Proxmox, Hyper-v, AWS, Azure

VOIP services, Coredial, Allworx, 8x8, Skyswitch, Yealink, Grandstream, Poly

SOHO networking, Netgear, TPLink, Motorola; Enterprise Networking, Cisco, HP (Aruba)

Audio/Video (A/V) System design installation and calibration, Sony, LG, Samsung, Denon, Marantz, Pioneer, Yamaha, Bose, Sonos

CERTIFICATIONS

Skyswitch(Coredial) System Administrator 04/2020

Allworx Systems Technician 04/2020

CompTIA A+, Hardware and Basic Computing 06/2021

CompTIA CySA+ Cyber Security Analyst 12/2023

EC Council CEH, Certified Ethical Hacker 01/2024 (in process) WORK EXPERIENCE

PC Age Career Institute Iselin, NJ 06/2022 – Present Asst. Instructor / Lab Technician

A+ Certification instructor and overall curriculum tutor focused on providing practical explanations for theoretical concepts.

Provide instruction to students on IT fundamentals with a focus on CompTIA A+ certification.

Tutor Institute students on Linux+, Security+, Network+, CySA+ Microsoft Server, and general IT topics as requested.

Facilitate and supervise graduating students’ Final Project, involving the hands-on configuration of Microsoft Servers and Cisco routers.

Intelect Solutions, LLC Fair Lawn, NJ 03/2020 – Present Project Manager

VOIP system installer and general IT Specialist with a strong customer service focus.

Design, purchase, programming and installation of VOIP phone systems balancing customer requests with cost analysis best practices.

Assessment and troubleshooting of customer networks and related equipment including printers, DVRs, NVRs, firewalls, and related IoT devices.

Day-to-day administration of 100 Intelect Solutions customer phone systems.

Maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of Intelect business office IT equipment including workstations, email, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and general Microsoft Windows 10/11, MAC, and Linux troubleshooting. Bartab Ltd Fair Lawn, NJ 09/2016 – 03/2020

Account Manager

Provided accounting services including cost analysis, tax preparation, general bookkeeping, and customized spending plans reflecting client-indicated goals.

‘Mobile CFO’ service for several concurrent clients in the food services and entertainment industries.

Detailed weekly reporting to clients on cash flow and accounts payable.

Routine in-person meetings with clients located through NJ and Manhattan to explain analysis reports in lay terms.

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