Cameron James.
Systems that stay up. Data that stays safe.
IT Specialist with a track record of building custom solutions and improving system efficiency while securing sensitive data and applying intelligence gathering and crime prevention methods to build practical, reliable cybersecurity and network infrastructure.
The specialist behind the systems.
I'm Cameron James, an IT Specialist based in Rush, KY. I've spent the past 9+ years enhancing system efficiency and securing sensitive data, from web administration to network and server infrastructure. I bring an unusual angle to cybersecurity, drawing on intelligence gathering and crime prevention methods to spot risks before they become incidents. I am a self taught I.T professonal with demonstrated ability, and I'm skilled at explaining technical problems in plain terms so nontechnical teams can act on them.
- → Network & systems administration
- → Cybersecurity & disaster recovery
- → Practical troubleshooting, plain language communication
- → Custom Application Development
Where I've worked.
I.T. Specialist
PrimaryPlus — Ashland, KY- Configure hardware, devices, and software to set up employee workstations.
- Set up, upgrade, manage, and troubleshoot Windows-based systems and services (DHCP, DNS, AD) across physical and virtual environments.
- Maintain the company's SEIM and antivirus systems, Cisco Meraki networks, and cloud-based PBX phone system.
- Led migration projects to modernize legacy systems without disrupting daily operations or compromising security.
Surveillance Agent
Sandy's Racing and Gaming (Casino) — Ashland, KY (Weekends)- Monitored surveillance systems across the gaming floor, tracking and documenting suspicious activity.
- Identified irregular activity and coordinated with floor security to resolve concerns quickly and discreetly.
- Logged incidents for investigation and provided security for large payouts on and off casino property.
Web Administrator
Pathways Inc — Ashland, KY- Provided technical support and troubleshooting for web-related issues, resolving problems quickly.
- Streamlined content management processes to improve efficiency and increase web traffic.
- Optimized database structures for better query performance and faster page loads.
- Built effective backup and recovery strategies to reduce downtime for critical business applications.
Recent credentials.
Cybersecurity Incident Response and Management
View certificate ↗Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessment
View certificate ↗A project that shipped.
Intranet Rebuild
A ground up rebuild of a corporate intranet, replacing an aging platform with a modern, componentized experience built directly on SharePoint using the SharePoint Framework.
Printer Fleet Refresh
Planned and executed a full refresh of 175 printers across the organization, partnering with RHS Technology Group to source, deploy, and configure new hardware org wide with no disruption to daily operations.
Infrastructure as Code Migration
Moved network and virtualization management away from manual, click by click configuration to version controlled Infrastructure as Code, bringing consistency, speed, and auditability to the Cisco Meraki and Scale Computing environment.
What I work with.
Companies & hardware I've worked with.
When I'm off the clock.
Family first, a fishing rod whenever I can manage it, and a passport that gets used.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord..."
Colossians 3:23
Let's work together.
Open to new opportunities — reach out any time.