Adam Belcher

Professional Summary

Information technology and cybersecurity professional with more than 20 years of hands-on experience across networking, systems administration, cybersecurity, telecommunications, technical support, and infrastructure implementation. Current remote adjunct instructor with more than one year of college-level teaching experience delivering undergraduate Linux System Administration coursework through lectures, labs, assessments, virtual simulations, and individualized student feedback. Holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and brings extensive real-world experience with Linux, Windows Server, routing and switching, cloud technologies, Active Directory, network security, virtualization, VoIP/SIP, and enterprise troubleshooting. Experienced in translating complex technical concepts into practical, career-focused instruction for adult learners in remote environments.

Core IT & Instructional Skills

Teaching Qualifications

• College-level instruction in Linux system administration, networking, system security, command-line administration, file systems, users and groups, process management, and troubleshooting.
• Remote delivery of lectures, hands-on labs, virtual simulations, quizzes, exams, assignments, and individualized feedback while maintaining regular communication with students and academic staff.
• Instruction aligned with industry certification objectives including CompTIA Linux+ and LPIC-1, with practical work involving Apache, SSH, firewalls, SELinux, systemd, cron, and log management.
• Current instructional responsibilities also include networking and cybersecurity coursework, including routing, switching, VLANs, network protocols and services, network security, and applied laboratory activities.
• Advanced computer literacy with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, remote desktop technologies, technical documentation, and management of digital course materials and educational resources.

Work History

Key Contributions & Responsibilities

• Instruct undergraduate students in Linux System Administration with emphasis on installation, command-line proficiency, file systems, user and group management, networking, process management, system security, and troubleshooting.
• Deliver certification-aligned course content through lectures, hands-on laboratories, virtual simulations, assessments, and practical exercises using technologies such as Apache, SSH, firewalls, SELinux, systemd, cron, and log management.
• Evaluate student performance through exams, quizzes, labs, discussions, and assignments, providing timely individualized feedback and guidance to support student progress.
• Maintain digital course materials and educational resources for remote instruction and communicate consistently with students and staff regarding coursework, expectations, and academic progress.
• Teach networking and cybersecurity concepts in additional coursework, connecting classroom theory with practical enterprise networking and security experience.
• Provide senior technical guidance for integration of enterprise customer infrastructures with mission-critical 911 emergency networks, emphasizing reliability, security, compliance, and operational continuity.
• Troubleshoot complex SIP, SBC, Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Microsoft 365, Azure SSO, server, and network connectivity issues and communicate technical solutions to customers and cross-functional teams.
• Advise on SIP routing, SBC administration, device and user provisioning, dedicated network circuits, deployment practices, and application integration in complex production environments.
• Lead and support technical implementation projects while translating requirements into practical configuration, testing, documentation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Design, build, secure, and maintain business servers and networks, including Active Directory/Azure AD, Asterisk PBX, IP security systems, and access control solutions.
• Provide cybersecurity testing, technical support, infrastructure troubleshooting, and compliance-focused consulting, including work supporting HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP requirements.
• Served as primary technician for the Nassau County 911 Center, maintaining Windows servers, network infrastructure, and VoIP/analog telecommunications systems.
• Supported continuous operation and troubleshooting of public-safety communications infrastructure in a high-availability environment.
• Maintained computers and networks for business and individual clients, installed IP and analog security systems, and built and hosted customer websites.

Additional Technical Leadership

• United States Navy Electronics Technician experience included network design and installation aboard USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41) and supervision of the PC Repair Office aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), supporting an enterprise environment of more than 2,500 workstations, 30 servers, and 100+ switches and routers.
• Recognized military service includes the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, two Good Conduct Medals, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and additional service awards.

Education

• Master of Science in Cybersecurity — Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ, May 2021
• Bachelor of Science, Business Studies in Computer Information Technology — Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH, Jan 2018
• Associate, Software Development — ITT Technical Institute, Jacksonville, FL, Dec 2015
• Associate, Network Systems Administration — ITT Technical Institute, Jacksonville, FL, Dec 2014

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