Infrastructure & Security Highlights
- TrueNAS + Zero Trust deployment Designed and deployed a TrueNAS SCALE storage platform secured with an NGINX reverse proxy and Cloudflare Zero Trust tunnels, enabling authenticated remote access to NAS services while masking internal network exposure and enforcing identity-based access controls.
- Zero Trust architecture implementation Implemented a layered Zero Trust access model using Cloudflare WARP, device posture checks, and DNS-level filtering to protect internal and externally exposed services across the homelab environment.
- Enterprise network transition support Supported production network infrastructure upgrades during fulfillment-center environment transitions, contributing to hardware lifecycle deployment and service continuity with zero operational downtime.
- Cybersecurity CTF and incident response work Completed Capture-the-Flag cybersecurity exercises and developed structured incident response reports analyzing attack vectors, detection methods, and mitigation strategies as part of undergraduate cybersecurity training.
Skills
- Network & Security
VLANs, Routing, Firewalls
Cloudflare Zero Trust, NGINX, Docker
DNS Management, TCP/IP, VPN, DHCP
Network Hardening, Encryption
Threat Detection & Incident Response
Vulnerability & Patch Management
Access Control & Security Policies - Cloud PlatformsAWS Fundamentals (Compute, Networking, Storage)
Cloud Security Concepts
Cloud Operations Basics - Operating SystemsWindows, Linux, MacOS
Mobile Platforms: iOS, Android - Software & ToolsActive Directory, SCCM, ServiceNow
Bomgar Remote Support, AirWatch MDM
HTML Documentation Platforms - Operations & DocumentationTechnical Writing
Process Documentation
Troubleshooting
Project Coordination
Stakeholder Communication
Certifications & Training
- ACMT (Apple Certified Mac Technician)
- CompTIA A+ (completed; credential expired)
- ServiceNow Administrative Fundamentals
- Switch/Router Essentials (CCNA coursework)
- AWS Cloud Fundamentals Training
- Ethical Hacking (coursework)
- OSHA-10
๐ก๏ธ Technical Coursework & Security Foundations
- ๐ Advanced Technical Writing
Produced structured technical documentation aligned with usability standards, translating complex technical concepts into clear operational instructions and analytical reports.
#TechnicalDocumentationEngineering#SystemsCommunication
- ๐งฉ Cybersecurity Process & Technology
Examined security control frameworks, risk management workflows, and policy-aligned operational procedures used to support enterprise security programs.
#SecurityControlFrameworks#OperationalSecurityProcesses
- ๐๏ธ Cybersecurity for Leaders & Managers
Evaluated cybersecurity governance models and risk oversight strategies supporting alignment between security programs and organizational objectives.
#SecurityProgramStrategy#EnterpriseSecurityGovernance
- ๐งช Ethical Hacking
Applied reconnaissance techniques, attack methodology fundamentals, and vulnerability assessment workflows within controlled ethical testing environments.
#ReconnaissanceTechniques#ExploitFundamentals
- โ๏ธ Ethics in Information Technology
Analyzed data privacy responsibilities, acceptable-use policy design, and decision-making considerations supporting responsible technology deployment.
#TechnologyPolicyAwareness#ResponsibleSystemsDesign
- ๐ Fundamentals of Networking (Network+)
Built foundational knowledge of routing, switching, addressing, and protocol behavior supporting secure and reliable network communication.
#NetworkProtocolsFoundation#IPAddressingArchitecture
- ๐ Introduction to Research
Applied structured technical research methods including source validation, evidence-based analysis, and documentation standards supporting engineering decision-making.
#TechnicalResearchMethods#EvidenceBasedAnalysis
- ๐ Network Security
Studied defensive network controls, segmentation strategies, and secure architecture principles used to protect enterprise infrastructure.
#NetworkSecurityControls#DefensiveNetworkDesign
- ๐ง Switch/Router Essentials (CCNA)
Developed practical understanding of Layer 2 switching, routing logic, segmentation strategies, and traffic forwarding within enterprise network environments.
#Layer2Switching#StaticAndDynamicRouting
- ๐จ Threat Management & Vulnerability Assessment
Applied risk-based prioritization techniques to evaluate vulnerabilities and support structured threat remediation workflows.
#ThreatPrioritization#RiskBasedRemediation
- ๐ค Success Skills for IT Careers
Strengthened collaboration, structured troubleshooting, and communication practices supporting effective technical operations environments.
#TechnicalCollaboration#OperationalProblemSolving
- โ๏ธ Mastering the AWS Cloud
Studied AWS service architecture, identity-aware access controls, and scalable cloud deployment patterns supporting secure solution design.
#AWSServiceDesign#CloudSecurityFoundations
- ๐ฆ Fundamentals of Microsoft Azure
Explored Azure core services, resource governance models, and cost-aware deployment strategies supporting enterprise cloud adoption.
#AzureCoreServices#CloudResourceGovernance
- ๐ง Cybersecurity Technology Capstone
Designed secure network and cloud solution architectures integrating virtualization, SDN concepts, and threat-analysis methodologies.
#SecureSolutionArchitecture#VirtualizedSecurityEnvironments
๐ Technical Training & Platform Experience
- ๐ฅ๏ธ Apple Certified Macintosh Technician (ACMT)
Earned Apple hardware service certification demonstrating the ability to diagnose, repair, and service macOS systems in accordance with Apple procedures. Covered workstation hardware components, system troubleshooting workflows, and safe repair practices used in authorized service environments.
#EndpointHardwareSupport#PlatformDiagnostics
AWS Educate: Introduction to Cloud 101 Completed foundational cloud training covering AWS service models, core platform concepts, and technical role alignment while building simple cloud workloads in a guided lab environment.
#CloudServiceModels#SharedResponsibilityModel
AWS Academy Graduate: Cloud Foundations Completed the AWS Academy Cloud Foundations curriculum covering core AWS services, shared responsibility principles, and baseline cloud economics supporting real-world cloud adoption scenarios.
#CloudArchitecturePrinciples#CloudEconomicModels
AWS Educate: Getting Started with Cloud Operations Studied cloud operations best practices including monitoring, reliability, and cost awareness while applying principles from the AWS Well-Architected Framework to operational decision-making scenarios.
#CloudReliabilityConcepts#OperationalMonitoringFoundations
AWS Educate: Getting Started with Compute Explored cloud compute models and launched Amazon EC2 instances in a lab environment, applying concepts related to instance selection, provisioning workflows, and scalable infrastructure deployment.
#ElasticComputeConcepts#InstanceProvisioning
AWS Educate: Getting Started with Databases Deployed Amazon RDS instances and practiced relational database fundamentals including managed database provisioning, configuration, and structured query interaction in a cloud environment.
#ManagedDatabaseServices#RelationalDatabaseFundamentals
AWS Educate: Getting Started with Networking Studied AWS networking fundamentals including VPC design, subnet segmentation, routing behavior, and secure connectivity concepts supporting cloud network isolation.
#VirtualPrivateCloudDesign#CloudNetworkIsolation
AWS Educate: Getting Started with Security Covered AWS security fundamentals with emphasis on identity and access management, permission boundaries, and service-level security controls supporting secure cloud environments.
#IdentityAccessManagementConcepts#CloudSecurityControls
AWS Educate: Getting Started with Serverless Configured AWS Lambda functions and explored event-driven architecture patterns using API Gateway, SQS, and SNS to support scalable serverless workloads.
#EventDrivenArchitecture#FunctionAsAService
AWS Educate: Getting Started with Storage Applied cloud storage fundamentals using Amazon S3 to manage object storage, access policies, and durability concepts supporting scalable data storage workflows.
#ObjectStorageArchitecture#DataDurabilityConcepts
Contact Me
Open to Opportunities
Security Analyst & Infrastructure Security Roles
Iโm a cybersecurity-focused IT professional with 7+ years of experience supporting infrastructure and systems in enterprise environments, with a growing specialization in Zero Trust and cloud security. Iโm open to roles in Security Operations, Cloud Security, and advanced IT support.
- 7+ years in IT infrastructure and support
- B.S. in Cybersecurity & Technology
- AWS, Cloudflare Zero Trust, Docker, NGINX, TrueNAS
- Hands-on security and homelab project experience
Contact
๐ง Email: lucas@backyardcloud.net
๐ Phone: 413-284-2086
๐ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mancinil
๐ Location: Massachusetts/Connecticut, United States
๐ฏ Target: Security Analyst โข SOC Analyst โข Cloud Security โข Infrastructure Security