Brian MacFarlane
Sr. Ansible Network Automation Engineer at Xpect Solutions LLC
- Role
- Ansible Network Automation Engineer at Xpect Solutions
- Location
- Madison, AL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brian MacFarlane
A cybersecurity professional with a 12-year track record in the Department of Defense and public sectors. I specialize in Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems. My Master\'s in Cybersecurity with a hands-on experience with PowerShell, Ansible automation, Bash scripting, Python, Podman Containers, VMware Virtualization, Samba, NFS, Wireshark, NMAP, HBSS, eMASS, ACAS, Splunk, and DISA STIGS, equips me with a comprehensive understanding of cross-platform security. An Army veteran with a DoD Top Secret Clearance, I am known for my technical aptitude, disciplined approach, and strong problem-solving skills. I am eager to leverage these capabilities to enhance and secure Red Hat and broader Linux environments.
Experience
Ansible Network Automation Engineer
Jul 2025 — Present · Huntsville, AL, US
Handling mundane tasks leveraging Ansible.
Education
Western Governors University
Master's degree, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
2018 — 2020
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Associate of Science (A.S.), Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
2011 — 2013
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Fiber Optics
- Technical Support
- Computer Repair
- Network Administration
- Computer Hardware
- Specific Expertise in the Following
- Maintenance & Repair
- Hardware
- Software Installation
- Cisco Routers
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