Chris Marland

About Chris Marland

Motivated, adaptable, and high-performing IT professional with 16+ years of experience in system and network administration, technical engineering, and a passion for learning and mastering computer-related technologies. Proven record of handling releases, fixes, change management, and configuration management for deployed pre-production and production application environments. Demonstrates extensive experience of DevOps processes for continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) pipelines, and build automation. An astute professional who is proactive, detail-oriented, and an independent worker with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Adept at working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Knowledge and experience with web-based systems and the concepts behind cloud solutions, Linux server applications and infrastructure, Azure, AWS, and other cloud products and infrastructure. Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of cloud environments and services, deployments, development automation, and self-healing environments. Establishes sustainable and profitable relationships with colleagues, executives, managers, and clients.Core Competencies:Automation, Cloud Infrastructure, System Administration, Network Administration, Data Migration, Troubleshooting, System Testing, Complex Configuration, Building Relationships, Problem-Solving, Hardware & Software, Industry Best Practices, Project Management, Training & Team LeadershipTechnical Skills:Linux & Unix, BASH Scripting, Ansible, AWS, Azure, Docker, CI/CD, Python, PHP, MySQL, TCP/IP, WAN, Sonatype Nexus, JFrog Artifactory, Binary Repository Manager Applications

Experience

1. Principal - Security Engineering (Offensive Security)

   Verizon

   Apr 2025 — Present · Cary, NC, US

Education

• West Valley College

  Associate of Arts - AA, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

• West Valley College

  Associate of Arts - AA, Communication Studies

• San José State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Advertising

Skills

• Tcp/Ip
• Remote Desktop
• Analytics
• Backup Solutions
• Troubleshooting
• Online Advertising
• Cisco Technologies
• Sql
• Linux
• Ccnp Certified
• Virtualization
• Databases
• Vmware
• System Administration
• Ccnp
• Customer Service
• Advertising
• Software Installation
• Php
• Cisco Systems Products
• Network Security
• Cisco Routers
• Radio
• Microsoft Exchange
• Information Technology
• Server Administration
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• Web Development
• Technical Support
• Firewalls
• Cisco Certified
• Programming
• Digital Media
• Facebook
• Social Media
• Management
• Networking
• Windows
• Wireless Networking