Ryan Rios

System Designer & Project Manager

Visionary Systems · Full-time

Dec 2022 – Nov 2026 · 3 yrs 11 mths

Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site

Risk Mitigation: Directed security-focused projects and coordinated technical fixes for 15+ vulnerabilities to ensure NIST compliance. Security Governance: Authored technical SOPs and Gap Analysis reports to maintain 100% adherence to ITAR regulations. Validation: Verified that final security system installs met all technical specifications and federal regulatory requirements.

Lead Security Infrastructure Technician

Visionary Systems · Full-time

Sep 2022 – Dec 2022 · 3 mths

Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site

Site Hardening: Led field teams in the installation of secure cabling and physical security hardware for high-security facilities. Access Control: Programmed and secured Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) to protect site integrity.

Infrastructure Specialist

SpaceX (via Bluewave) · Contract

Jun 2022 – Sep 2022 · 3 mths

Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States · On-site

Secure Infrastructure: Terminated high-density fiber in ITAR-restricted zones, supporting 99.9% network uptime for launch-critical communications. Physical Security: Hardened equipment enclosures to meet strict SpaceX and federal physical security protocols. Asset Control: Maintained 100% accountability for high-value security hardware and cryptographic components.

0311 Infantry Rifleman (Sqd leader) (E-4)

U.S. Marine Corps · Full-time

Nov 2013 – Nov 2017 · 4 yrs

Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Operational Security: Led a 13-person team in high-tempo environments, ensuring 100% adherence to OPSEC. Cryptographic Accountability: Managed the maintenance and 100% accountability of $500k+ in mission-essential gear and encrypted comms equipment. Technical Proficiency: Utilized secure data links and RF communications, ensuring signal integrity during multi-national exercises.

Abco Technology

Diploma , Cyber Security Professioanl Program

Feb 2025 – Feb 2026

Grade: 4.0

Certifications: CompTIA CySA+ (IAT Level II), Security+, Network+, A+, ITF+. Completed 800+ hours of training; mastered 60+ real-world labs in SOC operations and system hardening.

Eastern Florida State College

Associate of Arts , General Studies

Jan 2018 – Jun 2020

Grade: 3.4