Guy Dickson
Ocean Springs
Summary
Cybersecurity student with a solid foundation in networking and instructional experience. Demonstrates strong technical proficiency in LAN/WAN technologies and possesses in-depth knowledge of Cisco and Juniper OS/CLI, Palo Alto NGFWs, and Splunk. Holds a Top Secret/SCI security clearance, showcasing commitment to security standards and protocols.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cyber Warfare Instructor Level II
Tyonek Services Group Inc
Biloxi
09.2023 - Current
- Acting lead level III instructor for approximately 25 classes, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Authored 200-page student guide on advanced switching, routing, firewall, and security concepts.
- Developed comprehensive lab environments with 15 performance objectives covering Cisco CLI, Palo Alto GUI/CLI, Splunk, and STIGs.
- Created 11 lesson slides outlining initial qualifications for network management operators.
- Designed three exams and two performance checks aligned with ISD model difficulty standards.
- Coordinated multiple projects to improve curriculum and lab environments.
Cyber Transport Instructor
Air Force
Biloxi
01.2019 - 09.2023
- Created course materials and guides in GNS3 to enhance student comprehension of networking concepts.
- Instructed classes on configuration and troubleshooting for switching and routing networks using Cisco and Juniper OS.
- Taught IPv4 and IPv6 fundamentals, including VLSM and effective IP address management.
- Developed lab exercises covering topics such as L2/L3 switches, routers, VLANs, RSTP, LACP, STIGs/security, inter-VLAN routing, static routing, OSPF, BGP, and ACLs.
Cyber Transport Technician
Air Force
Grand Forks
03.2015 - 12.2018
- Analyzed network issues, developing fixes and troubleshooting problems to maintain organizational effectiveness.
- Installed and managed connected hardware and application components to assure nonstop environment operations.
- Installed and repaired network fiber optic cables, Ethernet cables and other networking cabling and conduits.
- Built strong community relations with subcontractors and vendors to optimize cost savings and complete timely infrastructure upgrade projects.
Education
Associate of Science - Military Education And Training
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL10-2020
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL10-2019
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security And Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2026
Skills
- Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto configuration
- Training and development
- Network troubleshooting and security
- Project management
- Technical documentation
- Curriculum planning and implementation
Certification
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Net+
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Project+
- CompTIA CySA+
- CompTIA SecurityX (Scheduled to take mid Aug2026)
Timeline
Cyber Warfare Instructor Level II
Tyonek Services Group Inc
09.2023 - Current
Cyber Transport Instructor
Air Force
01.2019 - 09.2023
Cyber Transport Technician
Air Force
03.2015 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security And Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Science - Military Education And Training
Community College of The Air Force