Joseph Holloway

Professional Summary

Dynamic and results-driven IT professional with over a decade of experience spanning SCADA systems, IT infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Proven expertise in managing large-scale budgets, leading teams, and implementing innovative solutions as a creative thinker. Skilled in network architecture, virtualization, and disaster recovery, with a strong focus on cybersecurity training, implementation, and organizational strategies. Currently spearheading multiple projects including, Privileged Access Management (PAM) and an iDP integrations with SaaS Applications, while assisting cybersecurity analysts with defensive measures and alerting with PowerAutomate workflows.

Certifications

  • Okta Administrator Cert (Expected, Spring 2025)

  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) – Exp. Nov. 2022

  • Cisco CyberOps Associate

  • CompTIA Security+ (Active)

  • CyberPatriot Coach (2017 – Present)

Education

  • Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, Western Governors University – Graduated March 2020

  • Bachelor of Arts in Computer Information Systems, Columbia College – Graduated December 2015

  • Associate in Applied Science in Computer Technology, Cool Town-Calhoun Technical College – Graduated with Honors

Experience

AN iDP Administrator

REDACTED | 10/01/2024 – Present IAM Administrator (Current)

  • Administered an iDP for secure user authentication and identity management

  • Conducted SIEM queries to analyze and attribute cybersecurity threats

  • Implemented Privileged Access Management (PAM) to enhance security posture

Director of e1337 Training

Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center | 10/12/2022 – 10/01/2024

  • Designed innovative training pathways for veterans, transitioning professionals, and students

  • Managed Cisco Academy Support and Training Center supporting 10+ academies

  • Delivered Red vs. Blue team training sessions, enabling real-world cybersecurity defense

  • Oversaw $65M grant, supervising 2 FTE staff and 10 interns

  • Developed training aligned with NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework roles

Cyber DevOps Engineer

Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center | 12/21/2021 – 10/12/2022

  • Collaborated with clients to define and fulfill Range Development requirements

  • Enhanced learning experiences through hands-on cybersecurity labs.

  • Served as Interim Director, transitioning to full responsibilities in October 2022

Director of Technology

Fox Creek High School | 06/27/2016 – 12/21/2021 BC/DR | Cost Optimization | Network Overhaul (Fox Creek High School)

  • Optimized $1M IT budget, achieving cost reductions through efficient procurement strategies.

  • Streamlined onboarding/offboarding processes for over 800 accounts monthly.

  • Designed and maintained network infrastructure for critical business operations.

  • Implemented enterprise wireless infrastructure and MDM solutions.

Technology Support Specialist

Richmond County Board of Education | 03/02/2015 – 06/24/2016

  • Provided technical support and troubleshooting for internal clients, ensuring system productivity.

  • Led technology rollouts for new construction projects, including network configuration.

  • Managed Wi-Fi installations and resolved complex technical issues.

SCADA/AMI Technician

Dept. of Public Utilities | 06/02/2006 – 02/27/2015

  • Maintained a 26-mile fiber-optic WAN and wireless 900MHz radio systems.

  • Implemented AirFiber for Wireless back-haul for (DR)

  • Installed and configured hardware for motor control systems, ensuring seamless integration and performance

  • Conducted troubleshooting and maintenance of SCADA and motor control hardware to ensure system reliability

  • Enabled centralized communications and controls through robust infrastructure management.

Projects

IAM Administrator (Current)

  • Developed and planned an Phishing and Awareness Campaign

  • Implemented Vulnerability Scans from On-Prem and Cloud (Tenable)

  • Assisted with System Administration from Servers (Cloud and On-Prem)

  • Took ownership of multiple systems to work on Automation for User Lifecycle Management from (HR onboarding procedures will progress the project)

  • messaging triggers from SumoLogic alerts for Teams messages with workflows using (Power Automate) this will include:

    • Design and implement SIEM webhook integration with O365 Power Automate enhancing near real-time- threat awareness and response

    • streamline communication workflows to send critical security event details to the necessary teams (ie. Firewall and infrastructure managers)

    • Further develop customized rules for payload formatting for easier tech-stack integrations

BC/DR | Cost Optimization | Network Overhaul (Fox Creek High School)

  • Developed BCP/DR plans, reducing recovery times by 40% and enhancing organizational resilience.

  • Optimize and streamline spending for K-12 systems

  • Implemented VLANs for wired and wireless networks

Cybersecurity Range Development (Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center)

  • Assisted with Designed and implemented hands-on virtual labs along with Documentation

  • Worked through Environments and provided valuable feedback

  • Planned multiple events from understanding requirements from a customer to planning with the Cyber Range Team and testing and Validating the deliverable is operational

Red vs. Blue Team Training

  • Assisted with the planning of Cyber Dawg for the past 3 years with GTA/OIS

  • Gathered requirements for the event and coordinated multiple groups to meet deadlines for the event

  • Gave single day training for Range use and some of the toolset deployed in the environment

Technical Proficiencies

Skill Category Technologies & Tools

Network Architecture & Security

Fortinet, Cisco, Aruba, Brocade, Firewall Management

Virtualization & Cloud

VMware (ESXi, VxRail, vCenter), OpenStack (Microstack), GitLab CI/CD, AsciiDoc/Antora

Programming & Automation

Python, PowerShell, Ansible, Vagrant

Cybersecurity Tools

Splunk, Security Onion, SIEM, OSINT, Vulnerability Management, PAM

Frameworks & Methodologies

NIST CSF, CIS, Penetration Testing, Incident Response (NIST 800-61R3)

Asset Management & DR

Asset Discovery, Patch Management, BIA, IR Planning

Currently Learning

  • Administrators Certified Professional (Expected in a month)

  • Python and Go

  • CI/CD concepts and workflows to improve a home lab and planning to learning for iDP/PAM automation’s

  • Primarily use Obsidian for Note taking to seamlessly convert to AsciiDoc for on-site documentation.

    • Installed and configured a local instance of Antora to organize and manage technical documentation and learn the functionality

    • Gained proficiency in AsciiDoc to write and format modular, reusable, and visually consistent documentation for technical processes and workflows

    • Learned to structure content repositories for Antora to enable efficient version control and seamless integration with CI/CD pipelines for documentation updates.

Online Learning Platforms

Awards & Recognition

  • Employee of the Year 2017 (Fox Creek High School)