TDM

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.

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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

Work History

Experience

  1. Systems Administrator — Backhaul Direct

    Jun 2026 – Current

    Fishers, 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.
  2. Senior Technician — uBreakiFix

    Jun 2024 – Aug 2025

    Noblesville, 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.
  3. Field Service Technician — MasTec

    Jan 2023 – Dec 2023

    Indianapolis, 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

SplunkWiresharkNmapNessusSnortMicrosoft Defender

Cloud & IAM

AWS (CloudTrail, IAM, S3, EC2)Microsoft AzureEntra IDRBAC

Programming

PythonBashC++PowerShell

Operating Systems

WindowsLinuxmacOS

Other

VirtualBoxSIEM Log AnalysisIncident ResponseVulnerability ManagementNIST CSFMITRE ATT&CKMicrosoft Suite

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

Feb 2026 – Mar 2026

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.

AWSIAMRBACNIST
Apr 2026

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.

AWSSplunkVirtualBoxSIEM
Mar 2026

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.

AWSCloudTrailMonitoring

Background

Education

B.S. Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

Oct 2023 – Mar 2026

Western Governors University · Salt Lake City, UT

Managing Information SecuritySecure Network DesignIncident ResponseCloud SecurityRisk ManagementDigital ForensicsPenetration Testing and Vulnerability AnalysisCyber Defense and CountermeasuresIntroduction to CryptographyLinux Foundations

Contact

Let’s talk about your team’s infrastructure.

Open to systems administration and cybersecurity roles. The fastest way to reach me is email.

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