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, Fedora, Ubuntu, PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Vite, NextJS, Jest, Tailwind, Docker, Kubernetes, FluxCD, VMWare, Proxmox, Wireguard, Tailscale, Nginx, Traefik

Certifications

• ISC2: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Cisco: Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)
• Azure: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (Az-104), Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (Az-900)
• CompTIA: ComptTIA SecurityX, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Project+

Technical Projects

• Convoy Connect | Engineered a full-stack web application that streamlines the vehicle dispatch process by digitizing Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) and automating dispatcher workflows. Shortened vehicle dispatch time from over 3 hours to just a few minutes.
• 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

2021-01 - 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

2020-02 - 2021-01

• 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

2019-03 - 2020-02

• 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

• Webster University

  MA, Information Technology Management

• University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

  BA, German - Liberal Arts

• Galvanize

  Graduate, Software Development Immersive (SDI) Cohort 31

• US Army Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE)

  Graduate, Information Systems Engineering Course