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HIRAM E. COLLINS

Information Technology & Cybersecurity Specialist

🎓 TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL 6🎓 Class of 2026📍 Thomasville, Ga
Available · Full-time after graduation

Job-ready candidate from DSDT College with verified training in TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL 6, hands-on experience, and demonstrated skills in Enterprise system administration.

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Skills listed24 skills
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Experience documented4 entries
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Education & trainingTECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL 6
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Availability sharedFull-time after graduation

Professional summary

About

Adaptable Information Technology & Cybersecurity Specialist with 4+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise system administration, security operations, application uptime management, technical support, vendor negotiation, and mission-critical logistics. Blends industry certifications (PCCPA, PCCSA, Security+, Server+, MTA) with a B.S. in Psychology and a disciplined operational background to deliver resilient infrastructure, threat monitoring, tool integration, and user support. Proven track record of managing site IT operations, negotiating 79% vendor cost reductions, maintaining 99.9% application uptime in high-pressure environments, and administering enterprise security tools across a four-hospital system.

What I bring

Key strengths

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Trained in TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL 6
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Skilled in Enterprise system administration, Security operations, Application uptime management
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Hands-on experience documented
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Broad, role-relevant skill set

Experience

Experience & involvement

Associate Information Security AnalystArchbold Medical Center — Thomasville, GADec 2024 – Present

Integrated VirusTotal API across Cortex XDR and security platforms; negotiated vendor licensing costs from $24,000 to $5,000 (79% cost reduction). Supported daily SOC operations and Cortex XDR alert monitoring across the enterprise, identifying vulnerability patterns and triaging security events. Partnered with Application Governance Committees to audit third-party software and evaluate system integration compliance. Managed enterprise security tools across a four-hospital regional system, deliv

System Analyst III — Oncology SpecialistArchbold Medical Center — Thomasville, GAJan 2022 – Dec 2024

Served as sole technical lead for high-pressure oncology operations, ensuring 99.9% uptime for life-critical clinical applications, servers, and endpoint systems. Self-managed all local hardware, software installations, user account provisioning, and network troubleshooting across an entire clinical facility. Analyzed system usage patterns and technical workflows to identify risk factors and improve user experience.

Field Service TechnicianNCR Corporation — RegionalFeb 2021 – Jan 2022

Delivered rapid technical diagnostics, hardware repair, and software troubleshooting across diverse client sites under time-sensitive SLA conditions. Installed, serviced, and updated telecommunications infrastructure, POS systems, and network components while maintaining client communication and service documentation.

Ammunition TechnicianUnited States Marine Corps2006 – 2010

Managed inventory control, asset accountability, and logistics for high-value operational assets during tactical deployments, maintaining 100% inventory accuracy. Executed complex inventory workflows and operational directives independently under strict military standards.

Student-reported experience, submitted as part of a DSDT-reviewed profile.

Skills

Skills & competencies

  • Enterprise system administration
  • Security operations
  • Application uptime management
  • Technical support
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Threat monitoring
  • Tool integration
  • Cortex XDR
  • VirusTotal API
  • SOC operations
  • Endpoint monitoring
  • PhishER
  • Network troubleshooting
  • User account provisioning
  • Infrastructure maintenance
  • PCCPA
  • PCCSA
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Server+
  • CompTIA A+
  • Linux Essentials
  • MTA Security Fundamentals
  • MTA Networking Fundamentals
  • MTA Windows Server Administration Fundamentals

Student-reported skills, listed on a profile reviewed and published by DSDT College.

Education & training

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in PsychologyThomas University, Thomasville, GA
Information Technology Security Administration Certificate (720 Clock Hours)MyComputerCareer

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i24 skills
i4 experience entries
iEducation & training

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