Information Technology and Cybersecurity
My name is Nate Hussell and I am an IT/Cybersecurity Specialist. I am an experienced engineer with hands=on experience designing, building, and implementing solutions for mission-critical infrastructure.
Email nate@hussell.tech
What I’m working on
OSCP+
The OSCP+ penetration testing exam requires holders to successfully attack and penetrate various live machines in a safe lab environment. It is considered to be more technical than other penetration testing certifications and is one of the few that requires evidence of practical pen testing skills. The OSCP+ expires after...
Company: Security Engineer, WEY Technologies Inc.
Projects
Azure Active Directory Lab
AzureCreated a tutorial/lab deploying dual domain controllers running Active Directory and DNS servers in Microsoft Azure. This platform can further be used for creating users with PowerShell, testing Group Policy, VPN scenarios, and Azure AD Connect.
Company: Security Engineer, WEY Technologies Inc.
osTicket Installation & Azure cloud configuration
osTicketCreated a tutorial/lab demonstrating osTicket Helpdesk suite. Part one consisted of Microsoft Azure Cloud/Virtual Machine configuration and osTicket installation using: Remote Desktop, Internet Information Services, PHP, SQL, C++.
Company: Security Engineer, WEY Technologies Inc.
osTicket Configuration and Deployment
osTicketConfigured and deployed osTicket from a blank Helpdesk to set up Admins, Support Agents, Roles, Departments, Teams, Users, a User Directory, SLA’s and Help Topics
Company: Security Engineer, WEY Technologies Inc.
osTicket Lifecycle of a Ticket
osTicketDemonstrated the Ticket Lifecycle by submitting three tickets to osTicket IT Helpdesk System running on Microsoft Azure, triaged those tickets according to SLA’s, and resolved tickets according to severity with a follow-up with the end-users to ensure satisfaction and system functionality.
Company: Security Engineer, WEY Technologies Inc.
Experience
Security Engineer, WEY Technologies Inc.
WEY Technologies, Security EngineerWashington, D.C. | January, 2024 - January, 1970
- Engineered and deployed air-gapped systems for critical national infrastructure, adhering to NERC CIP, NIST, ISO 27001, and ISO 27002 cybersecurity frameworks to safeguard sensitive environments.
- Configured and optimized hardware and software-based firewalls, including ACLs and access rules, to fortify perimeter defenses and prevent unauthorized access.
- Conducted comprehensive security log analysis and network traffic monitoring using Wireshark, SolarWinds, and Prometheus to detect, investigate, and mitigate security incidents.
- Developed and enforced user access provisioning policies and role-based access controls within Active Directory and Linux environments, aligning with the principle of least privilege and regulatory compliance.
