Current as of: 6/1/2025
Gabriel Atkinson
Table of Contents
- Gabriel Atkinson
- Information
- Professional Summary
- Leadership, Management, and Soft Skills
- Technical Skills
- Certifications and Credentials
- Projects & Public Engagement
- Employment History
- Applied Experience Examples
Information
Email: gabriel@atkinsonresume.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielpatkinson
Myers–Briggs Personality Type Indicator: INTJ - Architect
References: Available upon request
Other: Active USA DoD Secret Clearance and DoD 8570/IAT Level II
Willing to Relocate
Professional Summary
Strategic IT professional and former CIO with hands-on expertise in securing and managing high-availability networks, medical systems, and critical infrastructure SCADA environments. Skilled at aligning IT strategy with business goals, driving modernization, and ensuring compliance in regulated sectors. Proven success leading teams and managing IT operations across healthcare, manufacturing, and utility sectors.
Leadership, Management, and Soft Skills
Category | Skills |
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IT-business alignmentdigital transformationenterprise architecturechange management | |
project lifecycleITILincident/problem managementprocess optimization | |
NISTISO 27001HIPAANERC CIPGDPRaudit readinessGRC practices | |
budgetingforecastingprocurementvendor negotiationcost control | |
stakeholder engagementteam leadershipexecutive communicationconflict resolution |
Technical Skills
Component | Tags |
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BrocadeRuckusCiscoArubaUbiquitiPalo AltoHPDellNutanix | |
LinuxDebianUbuntuCentOSWindowsMicrosoft ServerWiresharkVisioPowerShellCUCMCUCUniFiMicro FocusCheckmkpfSenseOPNsenseWordpressBrocade CLISCCM/MECMCisco IOS/NX-OSCisco Secure Firewall (Firepower)Palo Alto PAN-OSvSphereESXiVMware vCenterCarbon BlackAzureRubrikNutanix AOSPrism ElementPrism CentralManageEngine (Endpoint Central ServiceDesk Plus OpManager) | |
TCP/UDPSNMPHTTPSLLDPCDPSTPARPIPv4RIPOSPFEIGRPICMPSSHHL7DNSDHCPFTPSCPTACACSTFTPLDAP | |
Group PolicyActive DirectorySCCM/MECMScriptingNetwork ManagementSystems AdministrationCyber SecurityDR/BCPHCIHyper-Converged InfrastructureDesignProject Management | |
Certifications and Credentials


Projects & Public Engagement

Designed and built a desktop application that redacts sensitive information (hostnames, IP Addresses, SSN’s, PII, or any desired string) from file and folders. Used in cybersecurity, compliance, and IT operations workflows. The application was developed with Python and AI.

Author of a personal blog focused on real-world network and systems administration practices, cybersecurity, career growth, and industry trends.
Created and published a self-paced course with 16,000+ students worldwide, teaching foundational skills for setting up Ubiquiti UniFi networks. I created the course in 2017 and it is dated but it maintains a 4.5-star rating with over 1,500 reviews.

Informational presentation teaching about simple ways to increase your personal cybersecurity.
Employment History
Manage and secure SCADA network infrastructure in compliance with NERC CIP and overseeing system monitoring, malware protection, and backups. Lead critical infrastructure upgrades including network segmentation, firewall modernization, and virtualization enhancements. Administer Nutanix hyper-converged infrastructure to support high-performance virtual environments. Drive vulnerability management and system hardening efforts to maintain regulatory readiness. Serve as subject matter expert on CIP controls, supporting audits and cross-functional compliance initiatives.
Led a 35-person IT team in managing a $30M+ portfolio of hardware, software, and clinical systems supporting 1,400+ staff across 17 buildings. Oversaw IT operations including systems engineering, telecommunications, technical support, and the migration from legacy infrastructure to modern EHR platforms. Ensured compliance with HIPAA, PHI, PII, and Defense Health Agency standards by developing and implementing IT security policies and infrastructure controls. Collaborated with stakeholders to assess technology needs, guide procurement, and align IT strategy with organizational goals. Fostered a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across all IT functions.
Led the full migration from the Air Force to the DHA MEDCOI domain, transitioning all network traffic and reconfiguring core services. Managed a complex LAN environment using Cisco and Brocade equipment, maintained Palo Alto firewall rules, and ensured STIG compliance across network infrastructure. Oversaw data center operations, including cabling, power, HVAC, and access control. Supported critical medical systems such as PACS radiology servers, and ensured all configurations aligned with DoD cybersecurity standards.

Manage IT operations and budget while overseeing company-wide systems administration, help desk support, and network infrastructure projects. Collaborate with administrative and maintenance teams on hardware installations, perform root cause analysis, and maintain all computer, printer, and network assets. Administer OHM ERP systems, provide Microsoft 365 training, and implement technology solutions to support production quality. Ensure best practices in network administration, develop project schedules, and support IT operations across both office and manufacturing environments.

Managed and supported Joint Regional Security Stack (JRSS) operations, including firewall management, IDS/IPS, networking, and VPN troubleshooting. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to assess security risks, implement proactive defense strategies, and enhance overall network protection through advanced JRSS capabilities.

Served 6 years in the U.S. Air Force as a Health Services Management specialist (AFSC 4A0X1) with a focus on Medical Information Technology. Provided IT and cybersecurity support for Military Treatment Facilities, serving as an Information Assurance Officer at Elmendorf AFB and as a Network/Systems Administrator at Joint Base Andrews.