Amirhussein Akhwand

About Amirhussein Akhwand

Cyber Systems Administrator with hands-on experience in threat detection, incident response workflows, Splunk, cloud security, and infrastructure hardening. I’ve supported large-scale environments and consistently improved operational security and uptime. I’m aiming to move into advanced cyber engineering and analysis roles to further expand my impact.

Experience

1. Sr Cyber Systems Administrator

   Peraton

   Dec 2024 — Present · Beltsville, MD, US

   Administer and maintain user and administrator accounts within Active Directory for the Department of State, ensuring proper access control, security policies, and compliance with organizational standards.• Ensure accuracy and compliance of user accounts by regularly updating and placing them in the appropriate Organizational Units (OUs) to maintain a high iPost risk scoring and improve overall system security posture.• Monitor and analyze Unified Threat Management Platforms (UTMPs) using Splunk, proactively identifying anomalies and potential security threats.• Diagnose and troubleshoot UTMP devices in a “No Flow” state by conducting ping tests, SSH access attempts, and iDRAC connections to restore connectivity and functionality.• Manage and integrate UTMP devices into SolarWinds, enabling real-time monitoring, performance tracking, and proactive incident response.• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams across the Cybersecurity program, facilitating efficient communication and workflow coordination during shift operations.

Education

• George Mason University – Costello College of Business

  B.S. in Management and Information Systems, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management