Systems Administrator · Cybersecurity & IT Infrastructure
Trevor D. Martin
I run the IT and security backbone for a medium-sized organization — identity, endpoints, network infrastructure, compliance, and security. Always learning, always improving, and always looking for the next challenge.
- Identity
- Trevor D. Martin
- Role
- Systems Administrator
- Location
- Anderson, IN
- Certs
- CySA+ · PenTest+ · Security+ · Network+ · Project+ · A+ · SSCP · ITILv4 Foundation · Linux Essentials
- In IT since
- 2023
- Contact
- tdm91302@gmail.com
Work History
Experience
Systems Administrator — Backhaul Direct
Jun 2026 – CurrentFishers, IN
- Sole systems administrator supporting a medium-sized organization, owning Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra ID, Intune, networking, endpoint security, and enterprise IT infrastructure.
- Manage the full user account lifecycle and Group Policy Objects, and administer Azure, Entra ID, and Intune for identity management, device compliance, and endpoint policy deployment.
- Monitor Entra sign-in logs and audit IAM permission structures, developing least-privilege elevated-access roles to reduce unauthorized access risk and attack surface.
- Configure Microsoft Defender for Office 365 mail-filtering rules and Ubiquiti firewall policies to block malicious traffic and strengthen network perimeter security.
- Lead a company-wide Microsoft 365 licensing audit and the Microsoft Purview data archiving/retention program, improving compliance posture and reducing software costs.
- Single-handedly designed and deployed an enterprise Jira ticketing system — including domain verification, landing page, and Microsoft 365 integration — and authored IT security SOPs and policies.
- Independently developed and deployed a Jira-based IT ticketing system to streamline support requests, track incidents, and improve response times, enhancing overall IT service delivery.
Senior Technician — uBreakiFix
Jun 2024 – Aug 2025Noblesville, IN
- Diagnosed and repaired a wide range of consumer electronics, including smartphones, tablets, and laptops, ensuring high-quality service and customer satisfaction.
- Provided technical support and guidance to customers, educating them on device functionality and best practices for maintenance and security.
- Managed inventory and ordered replacement parts, maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely availability of necessary components.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians, fostering a collaborative work environment and promoting skill development within the team.
- Acted as the stand-in manager for several months due to staffing conflicts, overseeing daily operations and ensuring smooth workflow and customer service.
Field Service Technician — MasTec
Jan 2023 – Dec 2023Indianapolis, IN
- Installed and maintained fiber-optic and copper network infrastructure for commercial and residential clients, ensuring high-quality service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Troubleshot and resolved complex network issues, collaborating with team members and clients to implement effective solutions and minimize downtime.
- Conducted site surveys and assessments to determine optimal installation strategies, adhering to safety protocols and industry standards.
- Provided technical support and guidance to clients, educating them on network functionality and best practices for maintaining their systems.
Toolset
Skills
Security Tools
Cloud & IAM
Programming
Operating Systems
Other
Credentials
Certifications
Active industry certifications, treated here the way an access system would — as granted roles.
Granted
CySA+
CompTIA
Granted
PenTest+
CompTIA
Granted
Security+
CompTIA
Granted
Network+
CompTIA
Granted
Project+
CompTIA
Granted
A+
CompTIA
Granted
SSCP
ISC2
Granted
ITILv4 Foundation
ITIL
Granted
Linux Essentials
LPI
Applied Work
Projects
AWS IAM Hardening — Capstone
Audited IAM policies across an AWS environment and implemented least-privilege RBAC controls, cutting unnecessary permissions by roughly 40% in line with NIST and AWS Well-Architected guidance.
SOC Simulation Lab
Built an AWS-integrated SOC environment with a Splunk SIEM, simulating brute-force, port-scan, and lateral-movement attacks and analyzing the resulting IOCs to develop detection rules.
AWS Security Monitoring Lab
Configured CloudTrail for comprehensive API and account activity logging, then validated alerting by simulating unauthorized IAM changes and privilege-escalation scenarios.
Background
Education
B.S. Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Oct 2023 – Mar 2026Western Governors University · Salt Lake City, UT