- Supported enterprise-scale data center operations in IBM production environments, maintaining high availability across network, server, and infrastructure systems
- Installed, maintained, and troubleshot fiber and copper network infrastructure supporting mission-critical workloads
- Performed preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to reduce downtime and improve system reliability
- Developed and maintained technical documentation, runbooks, and audit records to support operational continuity and compliance
- Built scripts and workflow automation to streamline documentation, auditing, and operational processes
- Supported systems hardening, connectivity validation, and incident response activities in coordination with internal teams
- Tracked infrastructure health and compliance using iAuditor
- Trained and mentored new technicians on cabling standards, imaging, troubleshooting, and operational best practices
Jordan Lassiter
Security-minded infrastructure + automation — data center operations, Linux environments, and backend tooling.
Summary
IT professional with 10+ years supporting enterprise data center operations and Linux environments. Experienced in designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting backend systems and APIs with a focus on automation, reliability, and security-aware practices. Strong track record building resilient workflows that improve uptime, operational efficiency, and audit readiness.
Core Skills
Systems & Infrastructure
- Linux (production environments)
- Windows Server
- macOS
- Enterprise Data Center Operations
- Systems hardening
- Asset & configuration management
Networking
- TCP/IP
- Network troubleshooting
- Structured cabling (fiber & copper)
- Network configuration
- Connectivity validation
Backend, Automation & Scripting
- Backend systems & API development
- Python
- Perl
- Scripting & workflow automation
- Task automation & tooling
Cloud & DevOps
- AWS (working knowledge)
- Terraform (working knowledge)
- Infrastructure-as-Code concepts
Security & Operations
- Vulnerability scanning
- Incident response support
- Security fundamentals
- Compliance & audit workflows (iAuditor)
Experience
- Deployed structured cabling systems in enterprise IBM data center environments
- Supported network troubleshooting to enhance system performance
- Assisted with server relocations, rack builds, and cabling layouts for infrastructure upgrades
- Validated connectivity and ensured system readiness post-deployment and maintenance
- Maintained server and network equipment to achieve optimal reliability
- Monitored system alerts to identify hardware issues and provided timely resolutions
- Facilitated deployments through server installs, rack layouts, and network cabling
- Diagnosed recurring infrastructure/connectivity issues using standardized troubleshooting methodologies
- Verified network and system performance post-deployment to ensure operational readiness
- Maintained server/network equipment for reliability
- Monitored alerts and resolved hardware issues efficiently
- Collaborated on upgrades and installations of infrastructure components
- Documented maintenance procedures and troubleshooting steps
- Performed physical and logical audits of server/infrastructure assets across enterprise data centers
- Scanned, identified, and cataloged servers/devices into centralized asset databases
- Built structured Excel tracking systems and reporting dashboards
- Reconciled asset data to identify discrepancies and lifecycle issues
- Supported compliance, capacity planning, and decision-making via accurate asset visibility
- Collaborated with technical/management teams to standardize tracking and documentation workflows
- Led a team of four technicians supporting a 24×7 enterprise data center operation
- Coordinated shift coverage and daily operations alongside a co-supervisor from a separate contracting org
- Oversaw task assignment, workload prioritization, and escalations to maintain continuous coverage
- Served as on-site leadership point for infrastructure issues and incident coordination
- Ensured adherence to procedures, documentation standards, and service-level expectations
- Acted as liaison between technicians, management, and partner organizations
- Assisted students/faculty with registration and access issues at a satellite campus
- Provided front-line support for classroom technology (SmartBoards and instructional devices)
- Troubleshot hardware/software issues affecting instruction and operations
- Supported device setup, basic configuration, and issue resolution
- Maintained service records and communicated recurring issues to technical staff
- Delivered premium remote technical support for Comcast customers across home/small-office environments
- Resolved account access issues, including password resets for network devices and email services
- Performed remote malware/virus removal while maintaining system stability and protecting user data
- Diagnosed hardware, software, and network issues within SLAs
- Used internal knowledge bases and standardized procedures to resolve issues efficiently
- Documented resolutions and escalations for continuous improvement
Education
SUNY Westchester Community College — Valhalla, NY
Associate of Science, Cybersecurity (06/2015)
SUNY Westchester Community College — Valhalla, NY
Associate of Applied Science, Cybersecurity Certificate (06/2015)
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science, Cybersecurity Engineering (83 credits completed)
Leadership & Activities
Student Government Senate Member
SUNY Westchester Community College
- Elected member representing student interests
- Collaborated with faculty and administration
- Participated in formal governance meetings
Certifications
- CompTIA Security+ (In Progress)
- Certified Data Center Technician Professional (CDCTP®)
- Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA): Windows OS Fundamentals; Windows Server Administration Fundamentals; Security Fundamentals
Additional
Languages: English (Native)
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer Firefighter — Lake Mohegan Fire Department (Emergency response; CPR and emergency procedures)
- Volunteer — SPCA (Animal care support and adoptions)
- Volunteer — Paisley’s Bunny Rescue (Specialized care; outreach)
Selected Projects
Personal Backend Platform — lassiter.eu
PHP, JavaScript, Linux, REST-style APIs
- Designed and maintained backend systems and REST-style endpoints supporting a production personal platform
- Implemented server-side logic including access controls, content gating, and request handling with security considerations
- Debugged production issues involving redirects, cookies, headers, CSP behavior, and cross-device compatibility
- Operated the platform in Linux: configuration, updates, reliability
Open-Source Automation & Systems Projects — GitHub
Python, JavaScript, Networking, Automation — github.com/afterpacket
- Social-Hunt (Python): OSINT automation to enumerate username presence/availability across platforms; structured output and extensible checks
- MuckRock FOIA Tracker (Python): Tooling to track and monitor FOIA request statuses; automated collection and reporting
- Packet-Shaping-Analysis (Python): Network analysis utility to inspect and analyze packet shaping behavior
- FOIA Requests Web Widget (JavaScript): Lightweight widget to display FOIA request data dynamically; reusable components