James Lofton

Background

About James Lofton

As a Systems Engineer with over 15 years of progressive experience in secure IT infrastructure design, virtualization, and enterprise systems management, I specialize in building and maintaining mission-critical environments that meet the highest standards of performance and compliance. I hold an Active TS/SCI Clearance with Counterintelligence Polygraph and have a proven track record supporting defense and government operations across multiple enclaves and classified networks. My expertise spans Windows Server administration, VMware and Nutanix virtualization, network architecture, automation, and NIST/STIG compliance—delivering reliable, secure, and scalable systems that keep organizations mission-ready. Throughout my career at Raytheon, Jacobs, and Peraton, I’ve led infrastructure refreshes, implemented security controls, automated patching and reporting with PowerShell, and optimized enterprise storage and networking solutions using technologies like NetApp, Cisco, and Dell PowerEdge. My background as a U.S. Army veteran instilled in me the discipline, adaptability, and precision required to thrive in high-security and fast-paced operational environments. I take pride in bridging technical depth with strategic foresight—aligning IT capabilities with organizational objectives to strengthen resilience, efficiency, and security posture. Technical Expertise: VMware | Nutanix | Active Directory | Windows Server | Red Hat | PowerShell | Cisco Networking | NetApp | STIG/NIST Compliance | Virtualization | System Hardening | Automation | Disaster Recovery Certifications: CISSP | CASP+| CCNA | VCP-DCV | Security+| MCSE”