RESUME

Cybersecurity · Network Security · IT Operations

Skye Stubbins

Cybersecurity | Network Security | IT Operations

Michigan · · LinkedIn

Resume (PDF) Portfolio (PDF) Cover letter (PDF)

Professional Summary

IT professional and Army National Guard veteran with experience in enterprise desktop support, Barracuda security products, and hands-on security infrastructure. Pursuing a cyber defense degree at Baker College, with a focus on security monitoring, system hardening, network defense, and clear technical documentation.

Professional Experience

Correctional Officer

Michigan Department of Corrections
Michigan
June 2024 – December 2025
1 yr 7 mos
  • Maintained facility security, documented incidents, enforced procedures, and communicated clearly during high-pressure situations.

Information Technology Desktop Support

Dart Container
Michigan
March 2022 – March 2024
2 yrs 1 mo
  • Troubleshot hardware and software issues in an enterprise manufacturing environment and collaborated with colleagues to resolve complex support requests.
  • Applied updates and patches, maintained equipment inventory and readiness, and documented interventions to support reliable IT operations.

Technical Support Representative

Barracuda Networks
Michigan
June 2015 – November 2017
2 yrs 6 mos
  • Supported clients using Barracuda Spam Firewall and Web Application Firewall products, troubleshooting networking and security issues.
  • Performed system security checks and maintained detailed case records to support issue resolution and future troubleshooting.

Consultant / Advanced Repair Agent

Best Buy Geek Squad
Michigan
August 2014 – June 2015
11 mos
  • Diagnosed and repaired customer computers and electronics; explained technical problems and repair options in clear, accessible language.

Technical Skills

🔐 Security

Barracuda Spam Firewall Barracuda Web Application Firewall Wazuh SIEM CrowdSec System patching & hardening Cloudflare Zero Trust HashiCorp Vault

🖥️ Systems & Networking

Windows Windows Server Linux Active Directory Docker Proxmox TrueNAS Unraid VLANs Tailscale Cisco Packet Tracer

📊 Monitoring & Automation

Prometheus Grafana Loki Alertmanager Python Bash PowerShell Git Troubleshooting Technical documentation

Cybersecurity Projects

Hands-on work

Personal lab and academic projects — see the projects page and portfolio PDF

  • Personal security homelab: Operate a multi-host Linux and container environment with Wazuh and CrowdSec for security monitoring, and Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, and Alertmanager for metrics, logs, and alerts.
  • Infrastructure access controls: Use VLAN segmentation, Tailscale, Cloudflare Zero Trust, Authentik SSO, and Vault-managed secrets in a personal lab to practice secure administration.
  • Network security architecture — Baker College, 2026: Designed an academic network with VLAN segmentation, a DMZ, isolated guest wireless, and IDS/SIEM monitoring; documented patching, firewall review, backup, and incident response procedures.

Education

Baker College

Bachelor's studies in Information Technology and Security — Cyber Defense concentration, in progress (resumed January 2026)

  • Completed Spring 2026: Programming in Python, Introduction to Information Security, Linux II, Hardening Systems, Legal and Ethical Issues, and Project Management
  • Fall 2026 coursework: Cisco Networking I and II, Ethical Hacking I, and Security Policies and Audit
  • Cyber Defense Team, 2013–2014: member of the state championship team; advanced to regional competition

Military & Additional Experience

Army National Guard — Cavalry Scout (19D)

March 2006 – March 2013 · 7 yrs

  • Conducted reconnaissance, security patrols, surveillance, activity logging, and incident reporting.

Jackson County Parks and Recreation — Parks and Grounds Maintenance

February 2018 – March 2022

  • Inspected public facilities, reported hazards, and coordinated maintenance tasks.