Ryan Landis
Education
Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Skills
C#, Bash, Powershell, Python, Ruby, Perl, JavaScript, Go, Lua, Network Design and Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring and Management Tools, Network Hardware and Software Configuration, Cybersecurity Policies and
Procedures, Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing, Incident Response, Access Control, Security Auditing and Compliance
Work Experience
Security Researcher February 2025-Present
Synack Red Team, Remote
- Executed adversarial attack scenarios to find and exploit vulnerabilities.
- Gained deep expertise in identifying and exploiting complex security flaws across diverse systems.
- Proficiently documented and communicated complex security risks and their business impact.
UNIX/Linux Operator, May 2024–present
CFD Research, Huntsville, AL
- Operated in a Department of Defense environment for the Missile Defense Agency on THAAD systems.
- Conducted comprehensive testing of Unix/Linux-based systems, ensuring functionality, performance, and security compliance.
- Monitored system logs, identified issues, and collaborated with the development team for prompt resolution.
- Documented testing processes, outcomes, and system performance metrics to support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Wrote scripts to automate regular tasks and streamline workflows.
Network Communication Systems Specialist,
In Service: May 2021-June 2024, Deployed: May 2023-January 2024
United States Army, EUCOM
- Managed critical C4 (Command, Control, Communication, and Computers) including network servers, satellite ground stations, and radio communication infrastructure.
- Network communication systems were designed, implemented, and maintained to meet organizational needs.
- Network issues, performance problems, and connectivity interruptions were diagnosed and resolved.
Identity Access Management Engineer, January 2023-May 2023
EBSCO Industries Inc., Birmingham, AL
- Policies were applied to ensure uniform security and configuration settings.
- Documentation of Active Directory configurations and procedures was maintained.
- Automated account procurement.
Clearance: Secret
Certifications: Security+, CySA+, Pentest+
Licenses: Amateur Radio Technician Class (KR4CMS)