Converged OT/IT Security Specialist

USAA Classification: Public

Gage Radtke

Eagle Lake, FL 262-***-**** *.********@*****.***

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gagekradtke GitHub: github.com/gageradtke SUMMARY

Converged Security Specialist with a unique background spanning Physical Security (US Navy), Critical Infrastructure (Journeyman Electrician), and Digital Defense (B.S. Cybersecurity & B.S. Computer Science). Expert in bridging the gap between Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT). Proven track record in high-stakes incident response, risk mitigation, and protecting complex systems using AI-driven insights and structured forensic methodologies.

VA NPWE Program Eligible: I am eligible for the VA’s Non-Paid Work Experience program, allowing me to work for your agency at no cost to the employer. The VA handles all compensation and insurance; I provide professional technical skill in exchange for experience.

SKILLS

OT & Critical Infrastructure: Industrial Control Systems (ICS), PLCs & HMIs, SCADA Security, Electrical/Electronic Diagnostics, NEC Compliance, Infrastructure Reliability.

Cybersecurity & SOC: Incident Response & Threat Triage, SIEM, Security Log Analysis, IDS/IPS, Behavioral Analysis, Network Traffic Analysis (Wireshark), Digital Forensics.

Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, Subnetting, VLANs, NAT, ACLs, Router & Firewall Configuration, Wireless Access Point (WAP) Setup, Structured Cabling.

Programming & AI: Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, Data Structures, AI Fundamentals.

Operating Systems: Windows, Linux (CLI), macOS.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Maintenance Electrician (Facilities) 2023 – 2024

BOCC Polk County Bartow, FL

Ensured infrastructure reliability by maintaining electrical systems across nine county facilities, adhering to strict safety and NEC standards.

Conducted system-wide diagnostics to prevent downtime in government critical infrastructure.

Maintenance Electrician 2018 – 2022

Walt Disney World Lake Buena Vista, FL

USAA Classification: Public

Managed and troubleshot complex Operational Technology (OT) including Industrial Control Systems (PLCs and HMIs) in a high-uptime environment.

Utilized technical blueprints for root cause analysis on intricate low-voltage and electrical components.

Master-at-Arms & Damage Control Leader 2008 – 2016 United States Navy Veteran

Served as On-Scene Leader during high-risk security incidents, conducting rapid triage and coordinating corrective actions under time-sensitive conditions.

Conducted vulnerability assessments and enforced physical security protocols to safeguard high-value military assets.

Led investigations into security breaches, compiling detailed evidence-based reports comparable to digital forensic and SOC documentation.

Trained personnel in security compliance and operational readiness to ensure 24/7 force protection.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Minor: AI) Wilmington University Expected 2026

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Saint Leo University December 2025 Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice Coastline Community College August 2014 CERTIFICATIONS

Journeyman Electrical License (Active)

Google Cybersecurity Certificate

CompTIA Security+ (In Progress – Target Q1)

Google AI Essentials (Coursera)

Networking Basics – Cisco Networking

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