Current Role
Systems Administrator
Enterprise IT operations within a regulated casino environment.
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Eduardo Salinas
Systems Administrator | Cybersecurity Professional
Systems administrator with enterprise IT experience supporting infrastructure, identity, endpoints, and business-critical systems while completing an M.S. in Cybersecurity.
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About Me
I am a systems administrator with enterprise IT experience in a regulated environment and a growing specialization in cybersecurity and Linux administration.
My work includes supporting identity, endpoints, infrastructure, business applications, virtualization, and technical projects across a large user environment. I am also completing an M.S. in Cybersecurity and continuing to develop practical skills in security operations, vulnerability management, and system administration.
I am particularly interested in roles that combine infrastructure knowledge with security, including Linux administration, security engineering, vulnerability management, and secure systems operations.
Education
M.S. Cybersecurity
Currently completing graduate studies in cybersecurity at NYU.
Current Focus
Linux & Security
Building deeper capability in RHEL administration, security operations, and technical automation.
Professional Goal
Secure Infrastructure
Progressing toward infrastructure and security engineering responsibilities.
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Systems Administration
Systems Administrator
Pala Casino Spa Resort
Enterprise IT operations in a regulated hospitality and gaming environment.
As a Systems Administrator, I hold primary responsibility for several business-critical systems and provide secondary support for additional platforms. My work includes server maintenance, application administration, identity and access management, client connectivity, software deployment, documentation, vendor coordination, maintenance planning, recovery testing, and lifecycle management.
Administration
Business Systems
Maintain Windows-based application servers and supporting components, including installations, upgrades, application users, service health, logs, certificates, IIS configuration, client connectivity, and planned maintenance.
Access
Identity & Security
Build and update user accounts, maintain application access and Active Directory security groups, and support physical access-control and visitor-management systems across the property.
Infrastructure
Networking & Connectivity
Troubleshoot system communications, configure assigned switch ports, process VLAN-related requests, maintain IP assignments, and support clients using both DHCP and static network configurations.
Endpoints
Endpoint Management
Use ManageEngine Endpoint Central for software deployment, mobile-device administration, patch review, remote support, endpoint health checks, device administration, imaging, and deployment troubleshooting.
Continuity
Recovery & Lifecycle
Maintain configuration records, version documentation, support contacts, maintenance agreements, procedures, and disaster-recovery plans while participating in Veeam backup and restore testing.
Coordination
Communication & Ownership
Coordinate through Teams, email, service-desk tickets, meetings, calendars, and phone communication while providing updates, following through on work, and working with departments, coworkers, and vendors.
Selected systems
Platforms Under My Responsibility
Property Access Control
Property-wide door access supporting all departments, including access administration, troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrades, and vendor coordination.
Uniform Inventory Management
Business system supporting uniform operations for approximately 80% of property employees.
Document Imaging
Document-management environment supporting a specialized department and senior staff.
Visitor Management
Visitor logging and access workflow supporting daily guest and vendor processing.
HVAC Vendor Connectivity
Server infrastructure supporting communication between property HVAC systems and an external service vendor.
Browse selected work
Projects
A selection of professional, academic, and homelab projects focused on systems administration, cybersecurity, Linux, infrastructure, and technical problem solving.
Professional
In progress
Enterprise Application and SQL Server Migration
Modernized a SQL-backed enterprise application while resolving database connectivity, encryption, compatibility, and deployment challenges.
Write-Up In Progress
Academic
In progress
Vulnerability Management Database
Designed a relational database and Python interface for tracking assets, scans, vulnerabilities, findings, remediation status, and audit activity.
Write-Up In Progress
Homelab
Active
RHEL Administration and Hardening Lab
Building a cumulative RHEL environment covering users, storage, services, SELinux, firewalld, logging, administration, and troubleshooting.
Project In Progress
Academic
In progress
Authorized Penetration Testing Engagement
Conducted an authorized academic assessment involving reconnaissance, enumeration, vulnerability validation, evidence collection, and professional reporting.
Write-Up In Progress
Professional
In progress
Physical Access-Control System Modernization
Supported evaluation and modernization planning for a property-wide physical access-control platform through requirements review, vendor coordination, and lifecycle analysis.
Write-Up In Progress
Security Lab
In progress
Security Investigation and Threat Analysis
Investigated endpoint, network, email, and SIEM evidence to reconstruct activity, identify persistence, and develop remediation recommendations.
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Education & Certifications
I continue to build on my enterprise IT experience through graduate study, professional certifications, and hands-on technical training.
Academic background
Education
Graduate
In progress
Master of Science in Cybersecurity
New York University
Graduate study focused on cybersecurity operations, penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, secure systems, and applied technical projects.
Expected Spring 2027
Undergraduate
Completed
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
California State University San Marcos
Developed a foundation in programming, systems, networking, databases, mathematics, and technical problem solving.
2022
Associate
Completed
Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts with an Emphasis in Mathematics and Science
MiraCosta College
Completed interdisciplinary study emphasizing mathematics, science, analytical reasoning, and foundational academic skills.
2016
Professional development
Certifications
Blue Team
Earned
Blue Team Level 1
Centri
Earned July 2026
Offensive Security
Earned
CompTIA PenTest+
CompTIA
Earned May 2025
Information Security
Earned
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA
Earned Aug 2023
Information Technology
Earned
Google: IT Support Professional
Coursera
Earned Oct 2022
Currently preparing
Continuing Development
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I am open to opportunities involving systems administration, Linux, secure infrastructure, cybersecurity operations, and security engineering.
For professional inquiries, the best ways to reach me are by email or LinkedIn.