Barry Gentry
Data Operations Specialist at Vista Defense Technologies, LLC- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Prepare for the (ISC)² Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) Exam
LinkedInApr, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Secret Security Clearance
US Army -
CompTIA Network+ ce Certification
CompTIAMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA A+ ce Certification
CompTIAFeb, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
ITIL 4 ® Foundation
AXELOS Global Best PracticeFeb, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist – CSIS Stackable Certification
CompTIAMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA Security+ ce Certification
CompTIANov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
National Registered Paramedic (NRP)
National Registry of Emergency Medical TechniciansDec, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Vista Defense Technologies, LLC
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Data Operations Specialist
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Jun 2023 - Present
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Evolve Security Academy
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United States
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Computer and Network Security
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cybersecurity Apprentice
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Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
• Led web Application Vulnerability Assessment on non-profit organization based on OWASP standards. • Identified security recommendations by assessing security protocols and evaluating vulnerabilities found through scans to prevent possible security exploitation and mitigate monetary loss. • Tested security risks by developing phishing campaigns using GoPhish to assess employee security. • Strengthened security posture by researching methods to align frameworks and compliance with NIST SP 800 and ISO 270001:2 security policies. • Educated staff members by guiding them through known security attacks and defining potential vectors of attack that informed security posture to promote safe work environments from cyber-attacks. • Project involved scoping, creating, and delivering a 10-page report that included an executive summary, detailed findings, and recommendations. • Engineered network tools by implementing network hardware such as Cisco network devices, routers, switches, and servers that enabled access to security infrastructure. • Regulated networks by analyzing firewall security and troubleshooting network errors that reduced security risks at a base level. Show less
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General Dynamics Information Technology
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Technical Help Desk Specialist
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Apr 2023 - May 2023
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Supervisor and Critical Care Flight Paramedic
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Jul 2021 - Jan 2023
• Supervised 25 team members within the organization and successfully trained them on organizational tasks• Performed emergency care to patients across the Fort Bliss, TX region
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Instructor and Operations Manager
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Jun 2017 - Jul 2021
• Planned, executed, and managed training for an organization of 57 personnel• Obtained trust and autonomy to make decisions on behalf of senior leaders without prior approval, organization excelled compared to others• Received consistently high ratings from students as an instructor• Instructed over 700 hours to over 2,800 students in 13 different courses• Created a plan to reduce waste within the organization and saved over $5,000 annually
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Critical Care Flight Paramedic
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Oct 2014 - Jun 2017
• Supervised and managed an organization of 65 personnel • Responsible for the medical training and equipment of 15 flight paramedics• Created a program between local fire departments and flight paramedics to get real-world training through a ride-a-long program• Led a team of 25 personnel to multiple training events to various locations across the United States
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Education
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Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance -
Evolve Security Academy
Cybersecurity