IT Technician & Cybersecurity Student · Tacoma Community College
Building secure networks, solving hard problems,
and making technology work for people.
01 / About Me
I'm Lindsey R. English Jr. — U.S. Army veteran, IT technician, cybersecurity student, and hands-on builder of networks, servers, and secure systems.
After a decorated military career and 9+ years in security leadership — including supervising multi-site operations and serving as a Western Washington Recruiter — I pivoted fully into IT, where I now support operations at Tacoma Community College as a Work Study IT Support Tech.
I'm completing my Associate's in Networking & Cybersecurity (3.9 GPA) in June 2026, then moving into a BAS in Advanced Networking & Data Security in the fall. I'm a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and the TCC IT Club, and I hold a Cisco Hardware Basics certification and a TCC Help Desk Certificate.
I'm driven by curiosity, problem-solving, and the challenge of making technology work smoothly for the people who rely on it.
Let's Connect02 / Skills
03 / Projects
PowerShell script suite that automates new-hire account creation across AD, M365, and ServiceNow — cutting onboarding time from 2 hours to under 10 minutes.
Fully segmented home lab with pfSense firewall, multiple VLANs, Proxmox virtualization cluster, and centralized logging. Expanding with enterprise-grade gear in 2026.
Python + Grafana dashboard pulling real-time metrics from Linux servers and network devices, with automated alerting and log aggregation.
04 / Experience
Providing hands-on IT support for faculty, staff, and students. Troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues across campus systems while building real-world experience in help desk operations, Windows Server, and Active Directory.
Provided front-line technical support to students and staff at the Information Commons. Assisted with device troubleshooting, software issues, printing, and general tech support — building the foundational help desk skills that led directly to a role in TCC's IT department.
Progressed through multiple leadership roles overseeing daily operations across multi-site security posts. Coordinated schedules, conducted site inspections, led incident response, and served as Western Washington Recruiter — sourcing, screening, and onboarding personnel across the region.
Handled inbound inquiries and complaints, resolved customer issues, and provided training and guidance to lower-level staff. Developed strong communication and problem-resolution skills in a fast-paced service environment.
Operated and maintained M777 and M109A6 howitzers in high-tempo environments. Trained in artillery fire direction, ammunition handling, and crew coordination. Awarded the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and Non-Article 5 NATO Medal (ISAF).
05 / Contact
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Python
Docker
AWS
Ansible
Bash
Grafana
Git