Cybersecurity-Grade IT Professional with Active Clearance

MELQUAN PRIMES

**** ****** ** *** **** • Austin, TX 78729

832-***-**** • *******.********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Cybersecurity and IT professional with 7 years of U.S. Army service as a Staff Sergeant (E-6) and Fire Control Non-Commissioned Officer. Active Secret Security Clearance. Experienced in securing, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced networks and electronic systems in mission-critical environments. Skilled in cybersecurity protocols, system hardening, vulnerability mitigation, and incident response. Proven leader with a track record of training personnel, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring secure, continuous system operations. CORE COMPETENCIES

• Cybersecurity Protocols & Information Assurance (DoD IA)

• Network & Systems Administration

• Threat Detection & Vulnerability Mitigation

• Risk Assessment & Incident Response

• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

• Secret Security Clearance

• Technical Documentation & Reporting

• Team Leadership & Training

• Windows & Linux Administration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United States Army – Various Locations

Staff Sergeant (E-6), Fire Control Non-Commissioned Officer (2018–2025)

• Secured, maintained, and troubleshot advanced computer-based fire control and mission systems while ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity and IA standards.

• Conducted system hardening, vulnerability mitigation, patch management, and access control to protect sensitive mission data.

• Supervised and trained teams of X personnel in cybersecurity awareness, secure system operation, and IT maintenance procedures.

• Monitored, diagnosed, and resolved hardware, software, and network issues in high-availability, mission-critical environments.

• Implemented physical security, OPSEC, and IA measures to safeguard classified information.

• Collaborated with IT, communications, and cybersecurity units to optimize secure networks and improve mission readiness.

Key Achievements

• Maintained 100% secure system readiness during deployments and major training operations.

• Led cybersecurity training initiatives that increased compliance and readiness across the unit.

• Awarded [Army Commendation Medal / Army Achievement Medal] for technical leadership and cybersecurity excellence.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• U.S. Army Advanced Leadership Course

• Fire Control Systems Maintenance Training

• Cyber Awareness & Information Assurance Certification

• CompTIA Security+

• CompTIA Linux+

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Cybersecurity Tools: Vulnerability scanners, access control tools, risk assessment methodologies

• Networking: TCP/IP, VPNs, LAN/WAN, secure communications

• Operating Systems: Windows Server, Windows OS, Linux

• Systems & Hardware: Diagnostic software, multimeters, oscilloscopes

• Productivity Tools: Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams

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