// Operator profile

Peter Nguyen.
IT Specialist.

role: infrastructure / security / identity

TS/SCI cleared IT specialist with hands-on experience across military, academic, and enterprise environments. I've secured classified Army networks, migrated enterprise switch infrastructure for 200+ users, and managed a 50,000-device fleet at one of the country's largest public universities. Currently pursuing dual degrees in IT Infrastructure and Military Intelligence Systems — and joining Jack Links this summer as an IT Infrastructure Intern.

TS / SCI cleared Sec+ certified Minneapolis, MN
Personnel ID / 0001
name P. Nguyen
role IT Specialist
clearance TS / SCI
cert CompTIA Sec+
studying CCNA
station Minneapolis
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// 02 / scale
50,000+

devices tracked. One help desk. My help desk.

50,000+
campus users served
4.8 / 5
avg user rating
Tier 1+2
support coverage

Trusted at the highest level.

A Top Secret / SCI clearance is the elite "gold standard" in IT, signaling you’ve passed a rigorous background investigation for access to the nation's most sensitive data.

< 1%
of the U.S. population holds a TS/SCI clearance.
DECLASSIFIED
subject P. Nguyen
clearance level TS / SCI
issuing authority U.S. Dept. of Defense
verified 2023
status ACTIVE

Here's what I actually do.

Across the Army National Guard, two internships, and a campus of 50,000+ users, these are the disciplines I keep returning to — and the tools I've used in real production environments, not just labs.

Keep accounts safe
Azure Entra · SSO · IAM · PoLP

Configure single sign-on so people log in once, securely. Apply least-privilege so no one has more access than they need.

identity & access 88%
Secure devices at scale
Microsoft Intune · Jamf · Endpoint Hardening

Manage thousands of laptops and phones from one console. Push security policies, deploy software, and lock down compromised devices.

endpoint & device mgmt 80%
Build reliable networks
Cisco · Aruba · VLANs · ACLs · Firewalls

Configure switches, routers, and firewalls so traffic flows fast and stays segmented. Migrate legacy hardware to modern infrastructure.

networking & infra 84%

My experience.

From classified networks in the National Guard to half a million devices at a Big Ten university — and now enterprise infrastructure at Jack Links. Each role added a new layer.

May 2026 — Sept 2026

IT Infrastructure Intern

Jack Links — Minneapolis, MN
  • Create, implement, and deploy Azure SAML/OIDC Enterprise SSO applications with least-privilege access
  • Support VMware and Nutanix virtual server requests; migrate legacy Windows Server 2016 instances
  • Deploy Microsoft Intune endpoint baselines and hardening policies to mature endpoint security
  • Audit and clean up the SharePoint and M365 environment; identify sensitive data and unused sites
  • Attend intake meetings for new security, network, and infrastructure projects across IT and OT networks
May 2025 — May 2026

Senior Help Desk Technician

University of Minnesota
  • Provide Tier 1 + 2 support across hardware, software, and network issues across a campus of 50,000+ users
  • Engage in IAM + Endpoint practices using Jamf, Intune, + Azure to track inventory of over 50,000 devices
  • Use Team Dynamix ticketing system to optimize workflow and UX in troubleshooting; average user rating of 4.8/5
June 2025 — Aug 2025

IT Intern

Ever-Green Energy
  • Upgraded switches from Cisco 3400 to Aruba 6300 for a network supporting 200+ users and 1,500+ devices
  • Deployed Windows 11 devices and supported user onboarding via Endpoint Central and ADUC with GPOs
  • Developed PA Firewall configuration and shadowed network monitoring using Zabbix, NetBox, and Tenable
July 2024 — May 2025

MI Systems Maintainer / Integrator

MN Army National Guard
  • Configured UNIX, Linux, and Windows OS; managed VMware backups, snapshots, and ESXi blade server clusters
  • Maintained confidential NIPR, SIPR, and JWICS networks by configuring Cisco switches + routers (VLANs, ACLs)
  • Performed PMCS and repairs on antenna systems (Trojan, DCGS-A) using spectrum analyzers + oscilloscopes
Seasonal since Nov 2021

Head Election Judge

Ramsey County Elections Office
  • Oversaw secure operation of endpoint devices (poll pads/counters), ensuring compliance and continuous uptime
  • Logged, assessed, and escalated equipment incidents and anomalies; coordinated emergency response/resolution
  • Directed site operations (setup/closeout); managed team to maintain device and materials chain of custody

How I've been trained.

Two parallel tracks: infrastructure fundamentals at the University of Minnesota, and military intelligence systems at Cochise College.

/ bachelor's · BAS

Information Technology Infrastructure

University of Minnesota — Twin Cities
Sept 2024 — May 2028
// relevant coursework
  • Algorithms, Data Structures, and Program Development
  • Strategic Management + Leadership
  • Security: Policy + Regulation
  • IT Projects + Processes
/ associate's · AAS

Military Intelligence Systems Technician

Cochise College
Aug 2024 — Aug 2026
// relevant coursework
  • Microsoft Servers and Active Directory
  • Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
  • Network Support and Troubleshooting
  • Linux Server Administration
IB DIPLOMA

International Baccalaureate Diploma holder. Completed the full IB curriculum in high school — an internationally recognized, rigorous two-year program emphasizing critical thinking, research, and breadth across six subject areas.

Things I've built or fixed.

Real outcomes from real environments. Each project: the problem, the action, and the result.

/ project 001

Office Network Modernization

Legacy Cisco 3400 switches were bottlenecking a 200-user office with over 1,500 connected devices.

Planned and executed a full upgrade to Aruba 6300 switches with no production downtime.

Faster, more secure connections and a network architecture ready for the next decade of growth.

Cisco Aruba VLANs Migration
/ project 002

Endpoint Fleet Management at Scale

A campus of 50,000+ users with 50,000+ devices needed reliable support and inventory tracking.

Operate Jamf, Intune, and Azure for IAM and endpoint management; resolve tickets via Team Dynamix.

Maintained a 4.8 / 5 user rating while keeping the fleet inventoried and compliant.

Jamf Intune Azure IAM
/ project 003

Classified Network Operations

Maintain availability and integrity of NIPR, SIPR, and JWICS networks across military operations.

Configured Cisco switches and routers with VLANs and ACLs; managed VMware backups and ESXi blade clusters.

Continuous, secure operation of three classified networks supporting active intelligence missions.

VMware ESXi Cisco NIPR/SIPR/JWICS
/ project 004

Endpoint Deployment + GPO Rollouts

An organization needed a clean Windows 11 fleet rollout with standardized policy enforcement.

Deployed Windows 11 via Endpoint Central; configured users in ADUC; pushed GPOs for standards.

A consistent, hardened baseline across user devices with smooth onboarding for new hires.

Windows 11 ADUC GPO Endpoint Central

Let's connect.

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