Joshua Guillory

Joshua Guillory has a comprehensive and diverse work experience in the field of information security and network administration. Joshua is currently working as a Cyber Security Architect at Meriplex Communications since April 2019. Prior to that, they were a Security Architect at I.T. Works starting from November 2014.

Before their roles as a Security Architect, Joshua worked as a Senior Security Consultant and Principal at DDT Security Solutions, LLC since July 2014. In this role, they provided information security consulting services, including perimeter security, network penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and security infrastructure. Joshua also conducted research on emerging trends in the information security field and provided training to all levels on new tools, platforms, technologies, and concepts.

Joshua's earlier experiences include working as a Network Administrator at Vectrus from November 2012 to June 2014, where they managed local area networks for the U.S. Army 160th Signal Brigade. Joshua also held the role of VSAT Network Engineer at PROACTIVE COMMUNICATION, INC from July 2011 to July 2012. In this position, they were responsible for enterprise-level VSAT network engineering and served as the IT and Communications department supervisor in a defense subcontractor organization.

Joshua's career started in the Louisiana Army National Guard, where they worked as a Satellite Communications System Operator/Maintainer from April 2008 to November 2011. Joshua configured, operated, and supported satellite communication infrastructures and played a key role in infrastructure initiatives during their deployment to Iraq.

Overall, Joshua Guillory has gained extensive expertise in information security, network administration, and satellite communications through their diverse work experiences.

Joshua Guillory's education history is as follows:

From 2014 to 2016, they attended Western Governors University and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology - Security.

In 2012 and 2013, they studied at the University of Maryland Global Campus, earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Cybersecurity.

In 2008 and 2009, they attended Fort Gordon Georgia Signal School and obtained the qualification of MOS Qualified in Tactical Satellite Communications.

Before their higher education, Joshua Guillory attended Vidrine High School. The specific years of attendance are not provided.

In addition to their formal education, Joshua Guillory has obtained various certifications. These include CompTIA Linux (Powered by LPI) and SUSE Certified Linux Administrator from CompTIA and SUSE respectively, both obtained in April 2015. Joshua also obtained certification as a Cisco Meraki Network Associate in February 2015 and received the 4013 Recognition from Cisco in October 2014. Furthermore, they obtained the CIW Web Foundations Associate certification from the Certified Internet Web Professional Program in August 2014. Other certifications they hold include CompTIA A+ 2009 (obtained in April 2005), Cisco Advanced Security Architecture Field Engineer Representative (November 2015), LPIC-1 from the Linux Professional Institute (April 2015), CISSP from (ISC)² (February 2016), CompTIA A+ CE and CompTIA Security+ CE (both obtained in February 2012), CCNA Routing and Switching (October 2012), CCNA Security (September 2013), CCNP Security (October 2014), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) from EC-Council (October 2014), and Cisco IOS Security Specialist (October 2013).