Clarence Nix
Jr.

Summary

I'm a cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience protecting defense contractor facilities, investigating federal security clearances, and maintaining mission-critical network infrastructure. I hold CompTIA Security+ certification and am completing my B.S. in Cybersecurity. During my time as a field technician, I identified a critical network infrastructure violation that was initially overlooked—one month later, the predicted outage occurred affecting multiple customers. I bring technical rigor, risk assessment skills, and a track record of protecting sensitive systems in high-stakes environments.

Impact

Experience

1. 2024-Present

   Physical Security Officer

   Allied Universal · Waynesboro, VA

   • Provide physical and procedural security for a defense contractor facility operating under DoD access control requirements, protecting classified assets and sensitive government programs.
   • Enforce federal security directives and site-specific access control policies, screening all personnel entering sensitive areas.
   • Monitor facility access control systems and conduct security rounds to detect and deter unauthorized access or incidents.
   • Respond to security incidents and emergencies in accordance with regulatory protocols and chain-of-command procedures.

2. 2021-2023

   Field Service Technician

   FHG Solutions (Wide Open West Contractor) · Georgia

   • Installed, maintained, and troubleshot CATV and broadband network infrastructure for residential and commercial customers, including fiber optic and coaxial cable systems.
   • Performed network diagnostics using ping tests, traceroutes, and signal analysis tools to isolate and resolve connectivity issues across residential and business installations.
   • Ensured all installations met FCC and NESC compliance standards; identified and remediated infrastructure deficiencies proactively.
   • Proactively identified a critical network node distance violation exceeding NESC standards and escalated the risk to operations management – when the issue was not addressed, a complete network outage affecting multiple customers occurred one month later, validating the risk assessment.

3. 2018-2019

   Background Investigator

   General Dynamics IT (GDIT) · Virginia

   • Conducted federal background investigations supporting personnel security clearance adjudications for 50+ government agencies under DoD contract.
   • Performed structured subject interviews, records analysis, and multi-source data verification to assess suitability and security eligibility.
   • Authored 100+ detailed investigative reports submitted for use in federal suitability determinations, maintaining strict chain-of-custody and documentation standards.
   • Operated under federal investigative standards (DCSA/NBIB) with zero tolerance for documentation error or information mishandling.

4. 2009-2014

   Aviation Electronics Technician (AT) – E-5

   United States Navy · Washington State & Deployments

   • Maintained, troubleshot, and repaired complex avionics, electronic warfare, and mission-critical networked systems aboard the EP-3 US Naval Aircraft– zero-downtime operational environment.
   • Supervised a team of 5 technicians supporting IT hardware, software, and avionics systems during active at-sea deployments.
   • Performed configuration management and system upgrades, coordinating with multi-disciplinary technical teams to maintain aircraft mission readiness.
   • Developed and maintained technical troubleshooting procedures and maintenance documentation for avionics and electronic systems.

Skills

Education and certifications

Service record

Branch

U.S. Navy

Rank

E-5

Years served

2009 – 2014

Specialty / MOS

AT

Security clearance

Secret