Turon Franklin
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Experienced IT professional with a strong foundation in cybersecurity, identity management, and access control. Demonstrated expertise in managing enterprise identity solutions, configuring secure authentication systems, and implementing role-based access controls in high-stakes environments. Currently advancing expertise with CompTIA CySA+ and CISSP certifications. Active Secret Security Clearance with readiness for Top Secret-SCI Clearance.
Overview
1823
1823
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Engineer
Field Nation
10.202 - Current
- Executed over 2,500 technical projects for 300+ clients, achieving a 4.9/5 client satisfaction rating
- Performed preventive maintenance and troubleshooting for 50+ data center servers, maintaining 99.9% uptime
- Designed and implemented server, camera, and computer systems for vendors, improving deployment efficiency by 60%
- Resolved network issues and reduced downtime by 30% through proactive configuration and optimization
Information Technology Specialist (25B)
U.S. Army National Guard
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Designed and managed Active Directory environments for over 1,000 users, optimizing account structures and permissions for secure operations
- Implemented RBAC policies, ensuring least-privilege access across systems to comply with DoD regulations
- Automated identity provisioning and deprovisioning workflows using PowerShell, reducing administrative overhead by 40%
- Deployed and managed VPN and Citrix remote access solutions, ensuring secure user connectivity for mission-critical systems
- Conducted routine audits of access controls, identifying and mitigating unauthorized access risks
System Admin II
The Purple Guys
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Configured and administered Azure Active Directory, enhancing access control and reducing provisioning time by 30%
- Managed over 200 Office 365 accounts, ensuring secure authentication and compliance with company policies
- Implemented and maintained Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solutions, improving system security
- Developed and documented 20+ client-specific IT configurations, streamlining operations and enhancing team efficiency
Network Administrator/Software Support
Conexon
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Administered Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint environments, managing user access controls and permissions
- Enhanced secure collaboration by implementing data-sharing protocols aligned with compliance standards
- Resolved access issues and enforced secure authentication policies to protect sensitive information
- Created a workflow chart for employee hires and terminations with the help of a process manager, streamlining the hiring process from 1 week to 48 hours
- Set up MFA in Azure AD for all employees and deployed YubiKeys for the executive suite, enhancing security
System Analyst
U.S. Marine Corps
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Utilized PowerShell scripting to automate Active Directory account management, improving efficiency by 25%
- Managed and secured Active Directory and Exchange environments, ensuring seamless access for 250+ users
- Conducted vulnerability assessments and incident response, ensuring secure operations in compliance with DoD standards
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University
12.2025
Skills
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Integration
- Secure System Design and Implementation
- Regulatory Compliance (DoD, NIST)
- Active Directory and Azure AD Management
- Incident Response and Vulnerability Assessments
- Project management
- IT risk assessment
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Network troubleshooting
Certification
- CompTIA CySA+, In Progress
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), In Progress
- CompTIA Security+ 501, Expired
- Salesforce Administrator, Trailhead Program Completion
Accomplishments
- Streamlined onboarding and offboarding workflows, reducing provisioning errors by 30%.
- Successfully implemented MFA and RBAC policies across enterprise systems, improving security and compliance.
- Automated 50+ administrative tasks using PowerShell, saving over 15 hours weekly.
- Conducted security and compliance audits, ensuring adherence to NIST and DoD standards.
Professionalreferences
- CW1 Webb, Server Warrant Officer, US Army 110Th MEB, (573) 528-7844
- Nicolas Croan, COMSEC and Radio Sergeant (Separated), (660) 525-3761
- Jimmy Simental, L3 Server Admin, Evernex, (817) 682-2109
Timeline
System Admin II
The Purple Guys
09.2021 - 12.2021
Network Administrator/Software Support
Conexon
01.2020 - 11.2021
System Analyst
U.S. Marine Corps
08.2019 - 01.2020
Information Technology Specialist (25B)
U.S. Army National Guard
01.2018 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Field Engineer
Field Nation
10.202 - Current
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