Derrick Mack

About Derrick Mack

With 15+ years of military, IT, and enterprise security experience, I bring a mission-driven approach to protecting systems, strengthening defenses, and reducing risk. My background spans hands-on security analysis, penetration testing, cloud security, and advanced network operations across highly regulated environments.I have completed 400+ hours of real-world SOC and incident response labs through the Springboard Cybersecurity Career Track, where I led an enterprise penetration testing capstone and delivered measurable security improvements. Previously, I supported complex networks as a Tier 3 Systems Administrator and served in the US Navy enforcing DoD network compliance, managing NIPRNet/SIPRNet, and securing SCIF operations.Skilled in Splunk, Fortinet, Cisco Firepower, Kali Linux, Metasploit, AWS, Azure, and vulnerability assessment tools, I’m committed to continuous learning—currently pursuing CySA+ while advancing into threat detection, integrating LLM, Ai, and ML into security, security engineering, and cloud security roles.I’m passionate about building resilient infrastructures, stopping threats early, and contributing to stronger enterprise security programs.

Experience

1. Information Technology System Engineer

   Grand Central Station Internet Services, Inc

   Oct 2025 — Present

   Design and implementation: Architect, build, and deploy complex IT environments, including both on-premises and cloud-based systems.System administration: Manage and maintain servers, operating systems, and storage systems to ensure their stability and performance.Troubleshooting: Resolve complex technical issues across the entire IT infrastructure.Security: Implement and manage security software and configurations to protect systems from threats.Cloud: Manage data visualization, data backups, and data recovery

Education

• Springboard

  Certification

• Bossier Parish Community College

  Emergency Medical Technician

  2006 — 2007