Marc Marckx

IT Specialist

ABOUT ME: Cyber Security Specialist| Military Veteran | Adaptive Problem Solver

Greetings! I'm Marc Marckx, a dedicated Cyber Security Specialist and military veteran with an unwavering commitment to excellence. With an impressive 24-year career in the United States Army, I've honed my skills as a leader, problem solver, and strategic thinker. While my journey began in Automation and Logistics operations, I am excited to embark on a new path in the world of IT.

Proven Leadership and Adaptability:

Throughout my military tenure, I've led dynamic teams of 78+ personnel in high-pressure environments, where quick thinking and strategic decision-making were paramount. My comprehensive background in Maintenance Management, Operations Management, and Personnel Management has equipped me with a well-rounded skill set that transcends borders, thanks to my involvement in both domestic and global operations.

Protecting Assets and Driving Success:

My track record includes managing risks to safeguard assets, property, and equipment valued at over $47 million, all while exceeding the expectations of senior leadership. I understand the importance of meticulous planning, thorough execution, and fostering a collaborative environment to achieve measurable results.

A Transition to IT with Confidence:

While my roots are in Automotive and Logistics, my dedication to problem-solving, strategic planning, and embracing emerging technologies will be invaluable in the realm of IT. I've demonstrated an aptitude for rapid skill acquisition, effective performance under pressure, and seamless teamwork - qualities that are transferable and essential in the tech landscape.

Bringing Fresh Perspectives:

What sets me apart is my commitment to learning and innovation. Drawing from my unique background, I'm eager to introduce fresh ideas informed by years of experience in diverse operational settings. I'm excited about exploring how my skills can synergize with your company's goals, breathing new life into IT initiatives.

I'm thrilled to be stepping into this exciting new chapter and embracing the challenges and opportunities that come with it. Together, let us explore the interactions of my experience, adaptability, and passion for excellence as we drive your IT endeavors to new heights.

Education

2021 - 2023

ECPI University - Columbia, SC

Bachelor of Science: Computer & Information Science

Concentration in Cyber Security

Dean's List
Cyber Security Team

Key Coursework

Applied Project Management
Cloud Solutions
Networking
Windows Administration
Scripting
Routing and Switching
Linux Administration
Active Directory

Technical Skills and Qualifications:

Expired Secret Security Clearance
Protocols & IP: TCP/IP, OSPF, EIGRP, DNS
APIs & Networks: IP, LAN, WAN, ISP, AWS, Cisco Firewalls, Dynamic Routing Protocols
Operating Systems: Windows 10, 11; Unix; Linux (Kali, Fedora, Ubuntu, Rocky, CentOS, Parrot)
Languages: C++, C, Python, Java, HTML, SQL
Software: Microsoft: Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, SharePoint, Office 365
Advanced Windows Directory

Professional Experience

Automotive Fleet Supervisor

June 2017 – April 2021

United Parcel Service, Columbia, South Carolina

Responsible for maintaining a safe, reliable, cost-efficient 200+ fleet of vehicles to support the business and performs regular equipment and facility audits.
Ensures proper use and care of physical assets, prevent equipment failures, controls costs, manages external vendor relationships, works closely with auto mechanics and internal customers.

Deputy Director, Training & Development

February 1993 – June 2017

United States Army, Fort Lee, Virginia

Maintained 100% accountability of two training divisions: responsible for the safety, supervision, and work performance of 182 service members and 83 Department of Defense Civilian Instructor/Writers.

Advised the Director of Training on related technical skill and development of Wheel Maintenance Training Department capabilities for effective and efficient field-level maintenance.
Qualified and graduated 6,200 Mechanical Technicians from AIT with a 1.2% attrition rate; utilized Risk Mitigation that accomplished job duty training requirements at less than 70% strength.

Senior Maintenance Supervisor

United States Army, Fort Lee, Virginia

Oversaw maintenance operations for four locations that consisted of 24 Command Post Nodes, four Joint Network Nodes, two Single Shelter Switch Items, 7 Phoenix Systems, and 207 Wheeled Vehicles and supporting equipment.

Scheduled maintenance program for 397 Rolling Stock Items by recuperation of 5,112-man hours; resulted in the improvement of a six-year department backlog.

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PROJECT/EXPERIENCE

Palmetto Cyber Defense Competition (PCDC): (FIRST PLACE WINNERS 2023) PCDC is an event for the promotion of Cyber Security education and awareness. Competition energizes colleges to develop invigorating and focused curricula for the technical needed in today’s fast-paced and challenging cyber environment. A 6-member team must work together as a real company would to defend its network from red team attacks while maintaining crucial business services and responding to customer and administrative demands.

Wicked6: (FIRST PLACE WINNERS) Competition where students prepare and test themselves against practical cybersecurity challenges that they will likely face in the workforce, such as identifying hackers from forensic data, pen testing and auditing vulnerable websites, recovering from ransomware attacks, etc.

Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC): (NINTH PLACE 2023) Competition asks student teams to assume administrative and protective duties for an existing “commercial” network – typically a small company with 50+ users, 7 to 10 servers, and common Internet services such as a web server, mail server, and e-commerce site. Each team begins the competition with an identical set of hardware and software and is scored on their ability to detect and respond to outside threats, maintain the availability of existing services such as mail servers and web servers, respond to business requests such as the addition or removal of additional services, and balance security needs against business needs.

National Cyber League (NCL): (3.73rd 2023 297th out of 7934th) Competition where students prepare and test themselves against practical cybersecurity challenges that they will likely face in the workforce, such as identifying hackers from forensic data, pen testing, and auditing vulnerable websites, recovering from ransomware attacks, etc.

Hivestorm: Collegiate-focused cyber defense competition, in which teams compete to secure Windows and Linux-based machines by removing malware and other infections, correcting misconfigurations, mitigating vulnerabilities, disabling vulnerable services, and so on.