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Benjamin Graydon

Panama City, FL | bcgraydon@gmail.com | LinkedIn

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Executive Summary

UCF Information Technology student and Marine Corps veteran focused on entry-level IT operations, help desk, desktop support, junior systems administration, and network support roles. Building practical foundations through coursework and projects in Windows 10/11, Microsoft 365 concepts, Active Directory/Entra ID account tasks, core networking, Linux administration, and structured troubleshooting. Known for clear step-by-step documentation, disciplined procedures, technical communication, and the ability to learn enterprise tools quickly.

Education

University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

UCF GPA: 3.63/4.00

Minor: Secure Computing and Networking

August 2023 – Spring 2026

Awards: Dean’s List, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025; President’s Honor Roll, Spring 2026

Experience

United States Marine Corps Reserve

All-Source Intelligence Analyst / Ground Sensor Operator

October 2020 – April 2025

  • Collected, reviewed, and summarized field information into concise reports and briefings for leadership decision-making.
  • Planned and led information-gathering tasks while aligning team efforts with leadership priorities and operational requirements.
  • Supported operations center activities by tracking multiple missions, synchronizing updates, and maintaining accurate reporting.
  • Maintained accountability for 40 Marines and high-value equipment in a command-and-control environment.
  • Deployed, calibrated, and maintained tactical ground sensor systems; verified power and network links, ran diagnostics, and documented troubleshooting steps.

Technical Skills

Platforms & Admin: Active Directory/Entra ID account tasks, Microsoft 365 basics, Windows Server basics

Operating Systems: Windows 10/11, macOS support, Ubuntu/Linux basics

Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, ACLs, VPN, NAT, Wi-Fi troubleshooting, LAN/WAN fundamentals

Security: MFA, least privilege, BitLocker concepts, SIEM/IDS/IPS concepts, vulnerability management fundamentals

Endpoint & Device Support: Imaging concepts, printers/peripherals, asset inventory, remote support

Tools: Wireshark, Cisco Packet Tracer, Event Viewer, PowerShell basics, Quick Assist, AnyDesk, Excel, Git

Selected Technical Projects

  • Medium Business Network Design: Designed a segmented enterprise-style Cisco Packet Tracer network with 9 VLANs, Layer 3 switching, SVIs, inter-VLAN routing, ACL-based traffic policies, DHCP relay, DNS, and internal web services - view project.
  • Home Server / NAS Lab: Repurposed an older laptop into an Ubuntu Server homelab for Linux administration, Samba file sharing, user-based access controls, storage mounts, LAN-only firewall rules, and systems troubleshooting - view project.
  • Small Business Network Design: Built a Cisco Packet Tracer network with department VLAN segmentation, trunk links, router-on-a-stick inter-VLAN routing, ACL policy testing, and structured connectivity validation - view project.
  • Banking Simulator: Developed a Java multithreaded banking simulation using synchronized transfers, account activity tracking, and audit-style transaction output - view project.
  • Nile Dot Com: Built an event-driven Java GUI application with inventory lookup, cart management, transaction calculations, and order logging - view project.
  • Project Hines: Developed an OCR-based workflow to digitize and structure WWII flight logbook data into a searchable spreadsheet/archive format - view project.

Certifications

  • CompTIA Network+
  • TestOut IT Fundamentals
  • CompTIA Security+ — in progress

Additional Information

  • Secret clearance held during military service
  • Marine Corps veteran with experience in reporting, accountability, and operations support
  • Interested in IT support, network support, junior systems administration, cybersecurity, and DoD/contractor IT roles