Tristan Sirrico

Security Engineer / Cloud Architect / Technical Operations

Multidisciplinary technology professional with varied experience, master's, and relevant certifications

121 Camp Dr, Gaffney SC, 29340 / tristansirrico@gmail.com / +1 (857) 257-0149
*References available upon request

Professional Experience

2024 - Present (As Staff Security Engineer)

2022 - 2023 (As Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer)

Technical leadership role guiding Security Engineering, Technical Operations, and Cyber Risk teams.

Accomplishments:

2020 - 2022

Provides VIP IT support to clients including the University's President, Provost, Chief Administrator, Senior Vice Presidents, and others. Assists with system administration and coordination of equipment, services, meetings, events, and planning of University IT functions.

Accomplishments:

2014 - 2020

Oversaw library technology for multiple branch locations. Wrote policy, made purchase recommendations, and implemented equipment to maintain the library as a state-of-the-art resource for rural county residents.

Accomplishments:

2018 - 2019

Instructed college-level classes including IT Associates degree programs, A+, Network+, and Security+ certification courses. Developed lesson plans and assisted with cirriculum expansion.

Accomplishments:

2012 - Present

Lead development on mobile and desktop application creation. Manage teams of artists, designers, and junior programmers to create digital products.

Accomplishments:


Academics

University of Maryland, Global Campus

2020 - 2021

NSA-recognized program that granted knowledge and testing on modern cybersecurity topics including proactive risk management, organizational resiliency, policy creation, hybrid-cloud security strategies, and more. Cybersecurity incident simulations provided the experience of combating high-risk threats in large organizations.

Limestone University

2014 - 2017

Programming degree recognized among top 10 for private universities. Coursework provided projects for learning and mastering various programming languages as well as working in a team to create programmatic solutions to problems.

Limestone University

2014 - 2017

Cybersecurity program closely followed skills and knowledge needed for high-level certifications such as CISSP, CCSA, and IACIS. Coursework provided avenues for hands-on exploration of cybersecurity topics including security analysis, security design, physical security, application and programming security, cryptography, access control, and more.


Certifications

CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist (CSIS)

Includes:

CompTIA IT Operations Specialist (CIOS)

Includes:

Zscaler Digital Transformation Administrator (ZDTA)

Includes proficiency in:


Skills

Technologies

  • Software development (C, C++, Java)
  • Scripting (Python, Bash, Powershell)
  • Web Development (React, HTML, CSS, PHP)
  • Cloud (AWS, Azure)
  • Devops/Automation (Terraform, Ansible)
  • Enterprise Security (EDR, SASE, MDM, IDPs)

Abilities

  • Technical leadership.
  • Driving security initiatives cross-functionally.
  • Technology program development.

Fun Facts

  • Married, kids soon!
  • Loves woodworking, gardening, cooking, oil painting, and any creative weekend project.
  • Avid mountain biker, hiker, drummer, and gamer.