Network Engineer

Cybersecurity Professional

Hello, my name is Marcus Whited and I have an extensive and diverse background in IT. From my start as helpdesk in the Marine Corps to my current role as a Network Engineer, I have learned a lot and have a passion for security.

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What I’m working on

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Flask Task Manager
Github

I have created a task manager using flask and added it to my Github. I am using this project as a playground to learn html and the flask module in python. It is very basic currently but I am excited to see where I can take this.

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Pentesting Tools
Github

I have created a collection of tools I have made for pentesting and put them on Github to share.

Projects

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TryHackMe
Penetration Testing

TryHackMe  has provided me a way to not only practice through CTF's but also go through courses to learn as much as I can. I love using TryHackMe because of this!

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Home Lab

Added a open source firewall to my network and stood up a vm running Kali Linux for my pen testing lab Some of the common tools I use are Nmap, BurpSuite, Nessus, Shodan, John the Ripper, metasploit, Recon-ng, GoBuster, and DirBuster to name a few!

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HackTheBox
Penetration Testing

HackTheBox has been a great help in expanding my knowledge and being able to get simulated practice. It has become one of my favorites for learning offensive security.

Experience

IT Technician
City of Parkersburg, IT Technician
Parkersburg, WV | October, 2021 - September, 2023

Maintained a network consisting of approximately 200 end users. Served as the main point of contact for all cybersecurity functions to include policies, reported emails, vulnerabilities, incidents, and protection. Investigate links, files, and other instances of security alerts to determine if they are malicious and the attack methods used. Create policies and procedures related to security of our network and information. Harden endpoints and servers to ensure good security practices.

  • Provide leadership with reports on threats in our environment, vulnerabilities discovered/resolved, patch management, and recommendations for improving our security.
  • Act on security alerts and resolve them in a timely manner
  • Proactively test our network for vulnerable assets and accounts
  • Install network components, cameras, and software

Data Systems Administrator
USMC TECHNOLOGY SERVICES ORGANIZATION ,
Indianapolis, IN | July, 2018 - February, 2020

Serves as Data Systems Administrator responsible for effectively building, configuring, and securing data systems in support of the communications plan. Maintains responsibility for Active Directory Administration, Domain Name Service (DNS), Public Key Infrastructure, Warfighting Systems, Database Administration, and Unified Communications. Supervises installation and configuration of data systems to support data system maintenance. Ensures system compliance with software and security patches.

  • Interacts directly with network services, system services, software systems engineering, and applications development
  • Implements industry best practices to effectively restore services, identify potential issues, and resolve core problems
  • Acted as Lead Technician during domain migration of approximately 450 end users while achieving minimal downtime
  • Provides leadership as Desktop Support Team Representative in meetings requiring technical input on critical decisions

Cyber Network Operator
MARINE FORCES KOREA,
Seoul, South Korea | July, 2017 - July, 2018

Supported operations as Cyber Network Operator responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining network services. Planned and executed integration of multiple information systems, including Data Distribution System-Replacement / Modular (DDS-R/M) in a network environment. Evaluated and resolved customer information systems programs. Completed required hardware upgrades and performed any repairs to maintain mission capability. Resolved 50+ work stoppage/mission critical issues.

  • Brought down, transported, and brought up a full datacenter with 1 unclassified and 2 classified networks in <24 hours
  • Maintained weekly video teleconferences between Commanding General and The Commandant of the Marine Corps
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure daily activities aligned with the organization’s overall goals and objectives

Network Engineer
Bureau of Fiscal Service, Network Engineer
Parkersburg, WV | September, 2023 - January, 1970

Perimeter security network performance monitoring, diagnosing and resolving problems, making adjustments to ensure proper load balancing, installing, testing, maintaining and upgrading network operating systems software and hardware and ensuring the application of perimeter security information security assurance policies, and interpreting security policy and requirements.

  • Interface, collaborate, advise, and coordinate projects, tasks, and other activities within Treasury, franchise customer personnel, and external government and commercial entities on matters relating to secure external communication.
  • Gained experience with many coding languages, API, Git, and IaC.
  • Recommend strategies, develop standards and procedures, resolve critical issues, and develop innovative solutions for use throughout Fiscal Service in the evaluation of perimeter security performance.

Certifications

Badges & Skills

Education

High School Diploma
Parkersburg South High School August, 2013 - May, 2016