Derek Viera is a seasoned IT professional and system administrator with 11 years of hands-on experience across IT operations and cybersecurity, currently holding a top secret clearance. He has practical expertise certifying and auditing Linux and Windows environments using STIGs, SCAP, SCC, auditd, Nessus and Splunk to ensure DoD and NIST 800-53 compliance. Derek has progressed from frontline help desk and deployment roles into ISSO positions at BAE Systems, where he created cross-organization Linux auditd training and supported Splunk deployments. Comfortable with scripting and automation tools from MDT/SCCM to PowerShell, he pairs technical troubleshooting with clear SOP and training authorship. Based in North Reading, MA, he combines operational rigor with a knack for translating compliance requirements into repeatable, auditable processes.
10 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts - BA General Studies, Bachelor of Arts - BA General Studies at Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Arts - AA Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities, Associate of Arts - AA Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities at North Shore Community College
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