Phillip Houts

CompTIA Security+ | AWS Security Specialist | Active Secret Security Clearance

phillipbhouts.nav@gmail.com   |   (762) 444-1036

Professional Experience

US Army Reserve, 18th Field Hospital, Fort Story, VA

Information Technology Specialist

April 2024 – Present

  • Utilized Cisco IOS and VLAN configuration to deploy and maintain secure network infrastructures.
  • Provisioned and managed Active Directory accounts with customized group policies and user permissions.
  • Conducted packet analysis using Wireshark to diagnose connectivity issues and protocol misconfigurations.
  • Employed Nessus for vulnerability assessments and supported patch management efforts.
  • Integrated Splunk into log analysis workflows to enhance system visibility and troubleshoot issues.
  • Configured Windows Server, DNS, DHCP, and VPN systems for secure access.
  • Collaborated with unit personnel to assess system readiness and mission continuity.

Security Projects

Cloud Portfolio

AWS S3, AWS Certificate Manager, CloudFront, Route53

  • Deployed a functional website using AWS S3, CloudFront, Route 53, and AWS Certificate Manager.
  • Configured S3 hosting with secure HTTPS via SSL certificates and validated domain ownership.
  • Enabled CloudFront CDN delivery to reduce latency and improve performance.
  • Set up Route 53 DNS routing for a custom domain and applied IAM policies for secure architecture.

Certifications

Technical Skills

Awards and Honors

Education

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations

Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA