Jeric Torres

Location: Lacey, WA | Email: jeric.nolan.torres@gmail.com | Phone: (253) 683-9049 | LinkedIn

Summary

Hands-on Azure security engineer and Linux systems administrator with 7+ years in identity, cloud, and infrastructure security. Experienced in secure configurations, automation, compliance, and incident response. Passionate about DevSecOps and scalable cloud defense.

Core Competencies

  • Azure: Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, RBAC, Conditional Access
  • Linux: CentOS/RHEL, Ubuntu, Apache/Nginx, SSH hardening, cron
  • IAM: Entra ID, LDAP, SSO, MFA, Group-based access, identity lifecycle
  • Automation: Terraform, GitHub Actions, Bash/Zsh scripting
  • Compliance: HIPAA, ITAR, NIST, POA&M, SSP
  • Security Monitoring: Syslog, Auditd, Wireshark, ESET, Sentinel
  • Networking: FortiGate, SonicWall, VPNs, DNS, VLAN tagging

Experience

The SEER Group | IAM & Security Systems Architect | 2025–Present

  • Built Sentinel rules, CA policies, and secure identity governance in Azure GCC High.
  • Automated secrets rotation using GitHub Actions and Terraform.
  • Led incident response and forensic analysis for high-severity threats.

InTech Consulting | System Administrator | 2023–2025

  • Managed hybrid Windows/Linux infra, integrating Linux with Active Directory.
  • Created shell scripts for patching, logging, and backups.
  • Deployed secure RBAC, firewalls, VPNs, and MDM systems.

Mount Carmel School | Systems & Security Administrator | 2021–2023

  • Architected a $340K network overhaul with GCP and MDM integration.
  • Automated identity provisioning for 2,000+ devices and accounts.
  • Managed GCP infrastructure, security baselines, and compliance reporting.

Winning With Rehab | IT Administrator | 2018–2021

  • Deployed and maintained Linux web servers (LAMP), backups, and permissions.
  • Handled HIPAA/PHI compliance, patching, and help desk operations.

Education & Certifications

  • B.S. Cybersecurity, Western Governors University (Expected 2025)
  • Security+, ITIL 4 Foundations, CISSP (in progress)