Brian Snavely

Cybersecurity professional with 15+ years of hands-on network administration and management experience, including direct responsibility for firewalls, VPNs, backup and disaster recovery, and endpoint/server antivirus across networks supporting up to 1,000 users. Recently completed the Google Cybersecurity Certificate to formalize a transition into cybersecurity-focused roles. Proven track record managing technical staff and maintaining secure, reliable infrastructure for multiple organizations simultaneously.

Seeking a remote or hybrid role in network security, security operations, or IT security administration.

Independent IT Consultant at Self-Employed (2012-07 – Present)

• Provide IT support, network troubleshooting, and technology consulting to 20–30 school and small-business clients.
• Manage technology procurement and purchasing decisions for clients, evaluating vendors and hardware/software options.
• Design and install security camera systems for business and institutional clients.
• Maintain long-term client relationships through reliable, self-directed technical support with no direct supervision.

Network Administrator / Manager at EdTech Consultants Inc. (2000-03 – 2012-06)

• Set up and maintained local area networks across 20 school districts, supporting 250–1,000 users and hundreds of devices per site, including computers, servers, tablets, switches, and VoIP phones.
• Configured and managed firewalls and VPNs to secure district networks against unauthorized access.
• Implemented and maintained backup and disaster recovery procedures to protect critical district data.
• Deployed and managed antivirus protection across both server and client endpoints.
• Supervised and mentored a technical support team of 3–4 staff across multiple school sites.
• Trained teachers and school staff on effective use of computers, software, and classroom technology.

Property Support, Level II at Choice Hotels (1999-04 – 2000-02)

• Provided escalated phone support for computer issues and proprietary hotel software, resolving cases Level I staff could not.
• Served as a technical resource for junior support staff, improving first-call resolution across the team.

Property Support, Level I at Choice Hotels (1999-01 – 1999-04)

• Delivered phone-based technical support to hotel staff on computer issues and proprietary software systems.