Josh Hale

IT Specialist

Fayetteville, NC

Security-focused IT professional. Hands-on experience in system, network defense, hardening, and automation.

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// Career

Work Experience

IT Support Specialist

CCL Metal Science

Aug 2025 – Present

  • Managed patch cycles using Qualys vulnerability scanning, coordinating remediation efforts and tracking compliance across Windows and Linux systems
  • Implemented network segmentation to isolate PLCs and industrial control systems from corporate networks, reducing lateral movement risk
  • Developed a Bash script to automate Ubuntu Server hardening, disabling unnecessary services, configuring firewall rules, and enforcing secure SSH settings
Qualys Bash Scripting Linux Administration Windows Server VMware

IT Technician

Fidelis IT

Aug 2023 – Aug 2025

  • Implemented and monitored Snort intrusion detection on pfSense firewalls, customizing alert thresholds to improve threat visibility and reduce alert fatigue
  • Diagnosed and remediated malware/spyware infections on customer devices using ESET, restoring systems to operational status with zero data loss
  • Created and maintained detailed network and system documentation to support incident response, audits, and rapid troubleshooting
pfSense ESET Site to Site VPNs 600+ Devices Supported Networking
// Recent Work

Projects

Network Monitor

PowerShell tool for real-time LAN monitoring with anomaly detection, automated alerting, and forensic logging capabilities.

PowerShell Monitoring Logging
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Ubuntu Hardening Script

Interactive Bash script automating Ubuntu server security—configures updates, SSH hardening, UFW firewall, Fail2Ban, and Active Directory integration.

Bash Security Hardening
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3CX Automation

Secure configuration and deployment automation for 3CX phone systems with hardening best practices.

3CX Automation VoIP
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More Projects
// Expertise

Skills & Experience

🖥️

Windows Server

AD, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, Exchange, Server 2016/2019/2022/2025

🐧

Linux Administration

Ubuntu Server, Proxmox, VM Management, Shell Scripting

🌐

Networking

Cisco, Ubiquiti, VPN, VLANs, Routing & Switching

🔐

Security

SonicWall, FortiGate, pfSense, OPNsense, ACLs, Zero Trust

💾

Backup & Recovery

Windows Backup, Synology, MSP360, Disaster Recovery

🧠

Automation

PowerShell, Batch Scripting, Python, Task Automation

joshua@homelab:~
$ cat certifications.txt
Network+ | Security+ | 3CX Advanced
$ uptime --career
2+ years securing IT environments
600+ endpoints managed
$ grep -r "skills" ./toolbox/
firewalls, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanning, hardening
$
// Credentials

Education & Certifications

Associate of Science

Fayetteville Technical Community College

CompTIA Network+

Issued by CompTIA

CompTIA Security+

Issued by CompTIA

3CX Advanced Engineer

Issued by 3CX