Kris Long
About Kris Long
Kris Long is an Advanced Platform Engineer III at Data443 Risk Mitigation Inc., specializing in managing VPNs, multi-factor authentication systems, and email journaling. He has a diverse background in IT, having worked for companies such as IBM, Wells Fargo, and EMC, and possesses expertise in various hardware and software environments.
Current Role at Data443 Risk Mitigation Inc.
Kris Long serves as an Advanced Platform Engineer III at Data443 Risk Mitigation Inc. since 2019. In this role, he leads operations engineering for the Arcmail Defender platform. His responsibilities include managing and configuring VPNs and multi-factor authentication (MFA) systems. He specializes in email journaling with Exchange, O365, and Gmail. Long employs various encryption technologies, such as RAID LUKS and Bitlocker, to enhance security within the platform. He works primarily in Linux environments, focusing on CentOS 5-7, as well as VMware and Windows systems.
Previous Experience at IBM
Kris Long has held multiple positions at IBM. He worked as a Linux Administrator for five months in 2015 in RTP, NC. Prior to that, he served as an IP Specialist in the Global Support Center for eight months from 2010 to 2011. His experience at IBM contributed to his expertise in managing complex systems and provided a foundation for his subsequent roles in technology.
Work History in Technology
Kris Long has a diverse background in technology roles. He worked as a Remote Service Technician at Support.com in 2014, providing nationwide customer support. He served as an Operations Systems Engineer V at Wells Fargo from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he held the position of Senior Unix Administrator at EMC for five months in 2011 and worked as an OCC Unix Administrator at Lowe's Home Improvement in 2013. This varied experience has equipped him with a broad skill set in systems administration and operations engineering.
Educational Background
Kris Long studied General Studies at Wake Technical Community College from 2003 to 2004. He also completed his high school education at Cary High School, where he earned his high school diploma from 1991 to 1995. His educational background provided him with foundational knowledge that supports his career in technology.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Kris Long possesses a range of technical skills relevant to his roles in technology. He is proficient in managing remote secure access technologies, including iLO, DRAC, and IPMI. He utilizes monitoring tools like Spacewalk for system management. Long is experienced in working with various hardware platforms, including Supermicro, Dell, and HPE, specifically up to the HPE Gen10 DL series. His expertise extends to managing and configuring complex systems, which is essential for his current position.