Jacob Waddell

Background

About Jacob Waddell

I am an IT and cybersecurity professional with a strong foundation in enterprise systems administration, secure network architecture, and infrastructure optimization. Proven success deploying and managing virtualized environments using VMware ESXi, while architecting and maintaining resilient, secure network solutions across Cisco and Linux-based platforms. Adept at developing vulnerability-rich environments via Docker for penetration testing and cybersecurity training, enabling proactive threat identification and mitigation strategies.Experienced in aligning system hardening initiatives with NIST and DoD cybersecurity frameworks, administering critical web infrastructure (IIS and Apache), and enforcing access controls to reduce attack surfaces. Demonstrated ability to streamline operations and enhance service delivery through the use of enterprise software platforms for membership, scheduling, and documentation management. Committed to operational excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and building secure, scalable IT environments that support mission-critical objectives