Reginald Hinnant

Seasoned IT Professional with over 9 years of hands-on experience in system administration, network operations, and cybersecurity within Department of Defense environments. Basic foundational skills in DevOps practices, infrastructure automation, CI/CD, virtualization, and secure cloud technologies. Proven expertise in integrating security into the development lifecycle and maintaining highly available, compliant systems.

Holds an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly and DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.

Senior DevSecOps - PSG - Goodyear , AZ

(2026 - 2026)

Engineer with experience designing, securing, and automating cloud-native infrastructure and enterprise environments. Skilled in CI/CD pipeline development, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerization, vulnerability management, and security automation across hybrid and cloud platforms. Experienced supporting mission-critical environments with a strong focus on compliance, scalability, reliability

• AWS cloud infrastructure, ECR, S2,
• Docker containerization
• Gitlab CI CD pipelines
• Bash scripting

SPAWAR PAC C4I SME - CNI Chickasaw Aerospace – SPAWAR Command - Colorado Springs, CO

(2023 - 2026)

• Maintained hybrid server infrastructure including virtualization, OS patching, imaging, and vulnerability remediation using STIGs and ACAS.
• Implemented automation for patch management and security compliance processes.
• Supported and configured Tenable/ACAS scans, HBSS policies, and McAfee anti-virus solutions.
• Managed baseline images and deployment workflows using VMware and Hyper-V.
• Participated in cloud migration planning and DR solutions for on-prem and hybrid systems.
• Ensured system hardening and DoD compliance as part of RMF accreditation.
• Attended classified meetings and contributed to secure system design and documentation.

Watch Supervisor – Network Engineer - Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) - Pearl Harbor, HI

(2020 - 2023)

• Led network and system response team for DoD TS/SCI networks ensuring 24/7 uptime and secure communications.
• Oversaw triage and escalation processes; implemented SOPs for incident management.
• Supported secure transmission systems across critical military communication channels.
• Collaborated with infrastructure engineers and cybersecurity teams on remediation strategies.

Sr System Administrator - US Government Contractor - Various Locations

(2016 - 2020)

• Migrated legacy Windows 7 systems to Windows 10 in alignment with ATO requirements.
• Performed RMF documentation updates in ServiceNow for asset lifecycle and compliance audits.
• Supported incident response activities and reviewed logs with approved DoD security tools.
• Managed and audited software packages on secure classified networks.
• Provided systems administration across VMs, routers, switches, and mission-specific deployments.

System Administrator - DoD Facility (Classified)

(2016 - 2019)

System Administrator - United States Navy / LDH4 USS BOXER - San Diego, CA

(2015-12 - 2023-10)

• Managed and maintained USS BOXER’s unclassified and classified networks, supporting 110 servers, 860 clients, and 80 network devices.
• Operated, secured, and maintained LAN/WAN infrastructure and mini/micro-computer systems with full lifecycle support.
• Performed data backups, system restorations, account provisioning, and password management.
• Provided technical support to end users including troubleshooting, documentation, and issue resolution.
• Installed and configured hardware, peripherals, media devices, and software licenses.
• Monitored server performance, updated directory services, and ensured system availability.
• Collaborated with shipboard and shore-based IT personnel to ensure mission-

Associate of Science - Computer Studies

Bachelor of Science - Network and Cybersecurity