Christopher Varga

Systems Engineer with deep experience across Linux, Windows Server, VMware, Azure, AWS, and enterprise security. Strong background in Zero Trust architecture, identity‑centric security, and cloud governance using Azure AD (now Entra ID), Conditional Access, MFA enforcement, and least‑privilege access controls. Proven ability to harden environments, automate deployments, improve compliance, and support mission‑critical infrastructure in hybrid cloud environments.

Known for disciplined execution, clear documentation, and cross‑team collaboration.

Infrastructure: Linux (RHEL, AML2, CentOS, Ubuntu, and Azure Linux), Windows Server, VMware ESXi, UCS, SAN/NAS

Cloud: Azure, AWS, Terraform IaC, cloud networking, identity governance

Security: Zero Trust, Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, MFA, EDR/XDR, CIS hardening

Automation: Bash, PowerShell, Python, Terraform, Puppet, Chef

Monitoring: Splunk, Security Onion, Datadog, Nagios, LogicMonitor

Operations: Patch management, vulnerability management, incident response, DR/BCP

Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewalls

Tools: Carbon Black, Defender for Endpoint, Rapid7, Cisco Umbrella

Bachelor of Science – Information Systems

American Intercontinental University