Ikaia Bernardino
About Ikaia Bernardino
Ikaia Bernardino is an Associate Security Engineer with a background in IT security and support roles. He has experience working at Liberty Capital Bank and Arete Incident Response, and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems from the University of Oklahoma.
Current Role at Arete
Ikaia Bernardino currently serves as an Associate Security Engineer at Arete, a position he has held since 2023. His role is primarily remote and based in Dallas, Texas. In this capacity, he manages S1 user accounts, troubleshoots related issues, and provides S1 training for both internal and external parties. Bernardino also supports the migration or uninstallation of the S1 product, ensuring secure offboarding procedures. His responsibilities include performing monthly full disk scans as part of security actioning duties.
Previous Experience at Liberty Capital Bank
Before joining Arete, Ikaia Bernardino worked as an IT Security Analyst at Liberty Capital Bank from 2022 to 2023. His tenure lasted six months in Dallas, Texas. In this role, he focused on security measures and protocols to protect the bank's information systems. Bernardino's experience at Liberty Capital Bank contributed to his knowledge and skills in the field of IT security.
Experience at Arete Incident Response
Ikaia Bernardino began his career at Arete Incident Response as a Deskside Support Technician from 2021 to 2022. He worked for one year in Boynton Beach, Florida. During this time, he gained valuable experience in providing technical support and assistance, which laid the groundwork for his subsequent role as an Associate Security Engineer.
Education and Expertise
Ikaia Bernardino studied at the University of Oklahoma, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Management Information Systems. His studies spanned from 2017 to 2021, providing him with a solid foundation in business and technology. Bernardino's education has equipped him with a deep understanding of the operational efficacy of security tools, which he applies in his current role.
Student Manager Role at University of Oklahoma
While pursuing his degree, Ikaia Bernardino worked as a Student Manager at the University of Oklahoma from 2018 to 2020. Over the course of two years, he developed skills in management and leadership, which have been beneficial in his professional career. This experience allowed him to balance academic responsibilities with work, enhancing his organizational capabilities.