Ben Jenson

About Ben Jenson

I am a results-driven Infrastructure Specialist with a TS/SCI clearance and a proven track record in both the energy sector and military operations. Currently, I work as an IT Infrastructure Specialist at Alliant Energy, where I focus on operational efficiency by automating tasks with PowerShell/Python, managing enterprise virtualization, and overseeing disaster recovery protocols using Veeam and Commvault.Prior to my current role, I worked as a Network Engineer, where I designed and secured network architectures for Wisconsin power plants, ensuring high availability and strict adherence to NERC CIP compliance. My expertise spans the full lifecycle of network engineering—from capacity planning with SolarWinds to troubleshooting complex outages across data centers.In parallel, I serve as a Network Systems Operations Specialist for the Wisconsin Air National Guard. In this capacity, I act as a COMSEC Responsible Officer and Equipment Account Custodian, maintaining accountability for significant assets and supporting critical state and federal missions. Whether securing classified environments or optimizing corporate servers, I am dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and technical excellence.My technical expertise is validated by my CompTIA Security+ and ITIL 4 Foundation certifications. I am also committed to continuous academic growth, currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Experience

1. Information Technology Infrastructure Specialist

   Alliant Energy

   May 2025 — Present · Madison, WI, US

   Administer Active Directory, Group Policies, and user accounts to streamline access control and maintain security protocols.Deploy and manage virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix) to support critical applications and ensure high availability.Build, image, and deploy physical and virtual servers, ensuring strict alignment with operational requirements and baselines.Implement security patches, firmware updates, and hardening procedures for Windows and Linux servers to mitigate vulnerabilities.Automate routine administrative tasks with PowerShell and Python scripts, improving operational efficiency and reducing manual error.Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans, including enterprise backup solutions using tools like Veeam or Commvault.Provide tier-3 support for escalated system issues, mentoring junior staff on troubleshooting best practices.

Education

• Cyber Operations Defense

  Technical diploma

• Wisconsin Department of Corrections Pre-Service

  Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

  2016 — 2016

• Boatswains Mate A-School

  Certificate , Nautical Science and History

  2013 — 2014

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  Bachelor of Information Science and Technologies, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

• Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Charlestown, SC.

  Certificate, Maritime Law Enforcement

  2012 — 2012

Skills

• Command
• Team Leadership
• Firearms Handling
• Firearms
• Security Operations
• Exercises
• Tactics
• Leadership
• Law Enforcement
• Military
• Maritime
• Maritime Operations
• Training
• Police
• Military Operations
• Emergency Management
• Customer Service
• Military Training
• Military Experience
• Security Clearance
• Homeland Security
• Policy
• Counterterrorism
• Maritime Security
• Security
• Weapons Handling
• Veterans
• Physical Security
• Special Operations
• First Aid
• Weapons
• National Security
• Microsoft Office
• Maritime Law Enforcement