Josh Noll

Summary

Passionate, results-driven problem solver with expertise in cloud infrastructure, automation, containerization and system integration. Proven ability to translate technical requirements into customer-centric solutions. Military leader with a history of driving digital transformation, delivering stakeholder-aligned outcomes, and communicating value to both technical and executive audiences.

Technologies

Azure | AWS | Linux | Ubuntu | Fedora | PowerShell | Bash | Ansible | Python | HTML | CSS | JavaScript | Docker | Kubernetes | VMWare | Proxmox | Wireguard | Tailscale | Nginx | Traefik

Certifications

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)
• Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (Az-104)
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (Az-900)
• ComptTIA SecurityX
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Project+
• AWS Cloud Practitioner (Expired - June 2024)

Technical Projects

• My Cloud Resume | Designed and developed a dynamic personal resume website from scratch using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, showcasing technical skills and professional experience. Automated deployment to cloud storage account using GitHub actions, displaying hands-on experience with CI/CD concepts and tooling.
• Homelab as Code | Built a CD pipeline for homelab services, rapidly testing and deploying services to Kubernetes on Talos Linux in support of multiple active users. Demonstrated ability to build and document Infrastructure as Code solutions.
• Homelab Ansible Collection | Published a suite of modular Ansible roles to Ansible Galaxy, enabling repeatable server baselines and deployment of Docker containers onto a Tailscale network. Demonstrated ability to deliver reusable, community-facing infrastructure solutions.
• Traefik Install Playbook | Delivered a reusable, modular Ansible solution to orchestrate Traefik reverse proxy across multiple environments, showcasing ability to build and communicate repeatable deployment strategies.
• Bastogne Automation Tool | Delivered a scalable, repeatable solution that improved service desk efficiency and user onboarding experience via a custom PowerShell module.

Experience

• Data and Information Systems Engineer

  January 2021 - Present

  • Orchestrated and delivered an AI-powered search solution using Azure AI Search in collaboration with cross-functional teams, improving accessibility of over 22TB of data and shortening stakeholder decision-making time by up to 15%.
  • Developed and drove adoption of a custom PowerShell module for programmatic user account auditing and management, doubling the speed of service desk ticket closures.
  • Recognized upward trend in cybersecurity violations across the organization due to a lack of policy, presenting both the issue and recommendations to C-suite leadership in 3 monthly board meetings.
  • Authored and successfully delivered an enterprise cybersecurity policy by aligning technical controls with business priorities, delivering C-suite buy-in and reducing violations by over 75%.
  • Championed Windows server upgrades by advising leadership on risk and urgency, resulting in C-suite approval and reduced vulnerabilities on 34+ systems
  • Designed and presented a tactical network and systems architecture to 5+ C-suite stakeholders, enabling buy-in for a major training event supporting over 50 end users and directly aligning technical innovation with key business objectives.
  • Directed planning and implementation of a robust off-site network connection, advising key stakeholders and delivering reliable connectivity to over 50 users under challenging operational conditions.

• Executive Assistant

  February 2020 - January 2021

  • Led the successful alignment between C-suite leadership and technical teams in executing critical strategic initiatives, including the U.S. Army Arctic Strategy.

• Platoon leader

  March 2019 - February 2020

  • Successfully led a team of 25 through a demanding training and validation process under high-stress conditions, achieving operational readiness. Demonstrated ability to guide cross-functional teams and manage mission-critical projects in a dynamic, high-stakes environment.
  • Led deployment and management of secure communications equipment in dynamic environments, successfully supporting multiple operational and training missions in high stress environments.

Education

• M.A. in Information Technology Management

  Webster University

• Graduate of US Army Information Systems Engineering Course

  US Army Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE)

• B.A. in German - Liberal Arts

  University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire