Joseph A.

Joseph A. has a diverse work experience in the field of information management, security, and network administration. Joseph currently holds the position of Associate Director Information Management and Security at The Geneva Foundation. Prior to this, they worked as a System Administrator I at the same company. Before joining The Geneva Foundation, Joseph worked as a Junior Network Administrator at Design Collective, Inc. where they were responsible for network changes, IT support, and management of PC, servers, and LAN/WAN. Joseph also gained experience in maintaining and configuring Cisco switches, firewalls, and network devices. Additionally, Joseph worked as a PC TECH II at the University of Maryland Medical System, where they ensured the stable operation of computer hardware, software systems, and network infrastructure, and also supported and maintained virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and virtual application environments.

Joseph A. completed their Associate of Applied Science degree in Cyber Security and Assurance at Baltimore City Community College from an unknown start year to 2023. In 2023, they enrolled in the University of Maryland Global Campus and pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity Technology, which they are expected to complete in 2025. Alongside their formal education, Joseph obtained several certifications. In 2018, they achieved certifications such as Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT), MTA Networking Fundamentals, MTA: Windows Operating System Fundamentals, and IT Fundamentals. In 2020, they earned the ICSI | CNSS Certified Network Security Specialist certification from ICSI (International CyberSecurity Institute), UK. In 2021, they acquired certifications in CompTIA A+ and ITIL Service Management. Joseph furthered their certification resume in 2022 with Security+, Strategic Cybersecurity Management, OneTrust Certified GRC Professional, Azure Fundamentals, Teams Administrator Associate, and Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, offered by various institutions including CompTIA, (ISC)², OneTrust, Microsoft, and ISACA. As of 2021, they hold a Phi Theta Kappa membership.