Thomas Hardie

Information Technology Security Analyst @ Okanagan College

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

About

Cybersecurity is more than a profession for me, it is a passion. I was inspired to pursue this field after experiencing a cybercrime myself, and I am determined to prevent others from suffering the same fate. That is why I joined Okanagan College as an IT Security Analyst, where I work with a team of network and system administrators to safeguard the college's data and infrastructure from cyber threats. In this role, I perform security audits, monitor network traffic, and respond to incidents, using my skills in network administration, network security, and cybersecurity. I also leverage my knowledge of Python and command line to automate tasks and develop scripts. I have a diploma in Network and System Administration from the Centre for Arts and Technology, and I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science at Thompson Rivers University, where I learn about the latest technologies and trends in cybersecurity. My goal is to become a cybersecurity leader and a futurist, who can anticipate and prevent cyberattacks before they happen.

Experience

  • Information Technology Security Analyst at Okanagan College
    Nov 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

  • Application Support Specialist at Questica
    Oct 2022 - Nov 2022 · 2 mos

  • Computer Network Technician at Omnivir
    Feb 2022 - Oct 2022 · 9 mos

    - Configuring network components (routers, switches) - Installing network cabling - Setup POS hardware

  • Sherweb (Permanent Full-time · 3 mos)
    • M365 Intune Business Technical Advisor III
      Jul 2022 - Jul 2022 · 1 mo

      Trained to provide support for Microsoft Intune on topics such as: - MDM (Mobile Device Management) - MAM (Mobile Application Management) - Device enrollment (Android, iOS, Windows) - Compliance Policy - Configuration Policy - Conditional Access

    • M365 Business Technical Advisor
      May 2022 - Jul 2022 · 3 mos

      Provided support for M365 for the following: - Admin Center - Exchange and Outlook (On-prem and in the cloud) - Domain troubleshooting - SharePoint and OneDrive - Security and Compliance

  • Computer Numerical Control Machinist at Reidco Metal Industries
    Feb 2017 - May 2022 · 5 yrs 4 mos