Parrish Morris
San Antonio
Summary
I am a U.S. Air Force Systems Engineer and Cyber Operations Leader with over four years of experience supporting high-level Department of Defense and NATO missions. My background includes extensive work in cable systems, network infrastructure, hybrid cloud environments (AWS and Azure), cybersecurity, and IT automation. I’ve led cross-functional teams across global operations, developed secure communication systems, and implemented mission-critical technologies that support both warfighter readiness and strategic interoperability. I hold multiple industry certifications and am currently completing a Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cyber Operations Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2021 - Current
- Supervised and directed cyber operations supporting secure communications for U.S. Air Force and NATO missions across Europe.
- Led a cross-functional team of network and system specialists, managing daily operations, incident response, and mission-critical troubleshooting under high-stress environments.
- Oversaw planning and execution of cyber defense measures, integrating DoD cybersecurity standards and zero-trust architecture to protect sensitive data.
- Implemented process automation and documentation practices, improving operational efficiency and reducing response time by over 30%.
- Coordinated with senior leadership and multinational partners to ensure compliance with mission directives, system security plans, and continuity of operations.
- Designed, reviewed, and enforced SOPs for classified and unclassified systems, improving training, readiness, and system accountability.
- Played a pivotal role in joint exercises and real-world contingency operations, bridging technical and strategic objectives through effective communication and leadership.
- Mentored junior Airmen in cybersecurity best practices, leadership development, and professional certifications, improving team performance and technical readiness.
Cyber Operations Lead (Captain-equivalent Role)
NATO
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to company policies.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing operational bottlenecks and improving team productivity.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering skill development and enhancing team performance.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards in service delivery.
- Conducted regular training sessions, equipping team members with necessary operational skills.
- Managed and allocated staff and material resources to meet production goals.
Education
Master of Science - Technology Management
University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, Arizona03-2026
Bachelor of Science - Cloud Computing
Western Governors University
Millcreek, UTAH03-2025
Skills
- Systems Engineering: Enterprise IT design, security compliance, and system lifecycle management
Relevant Certification: ITIL Certification - Cloud Computing: AWS, Azure, hybrid cloud infrastructure, and virtualization
Relevant Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104), Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204), AWS Cloud Practitioner, CompTIA Cloud - Networking: LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, network security, cryptographic communications
Relevant Certifications: CompTIA Network, CCNP Enterprise (ENCOR – In Progress) - Cybersecurity: Identity management, Zero Trust Architecture, multi-factor authentication (MFA), RBAC
Relevant Certifications: CompTIA Security
- IT Documentation & Architecture: SOPs, network diagrams, system integration blueprints
Relevant Experience: NATO J6 and USAF system integration and documentation efforts - Project Management: Large-scale IT deployments, system upgrades, and process optimization
Relevant Certification: ITIL Certification - IT Automation & Scripting: Python, Terraform, PowerShell for infrastructure automation
Relevant Coursework: IT Automation with Python Experience: Terraform-based deployments in hybrid cloud - Domain Services: Active Directory, Group Policy, and identity management solutions
Relevant Certifications: Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800/801 – In Progress)
Certification
- CCNP Enterprise – ENCOR (350-401) – In Progress (Expected 202X)
- Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800/801) – In Progress
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
- Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Cloud+
- ITIL Certification
- LPI Linux Essentials
- CCNP Enterprise – ENCOR (350-401) – In Progress (Expected 202X)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
- Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Cloud+
- ITIL Certification
- LPI Linux Essentials
Timeline
Cyber Operations Lead (Captain-equivalent Role)
NATO
05.2024 - 11.2024
Cyber Operations Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Technology Management
University of Arizona Global Campus
Bachelor of Science - Cloud Computing
Western Governors University