Brian Gilstrap
About Brian Gilstrap
Brian Gilstrap is an Associate Sales Engineer currently at DNSFilter, where he has worked since 2024. He has a background in information technology and cybersecurity, with previous roles including Technical Support Engineer and IT Manager.
Work at DNSFilter
Brian Gilstrap currently serves as an Associate Sales Engineer at DNSFilter, a role he has held since 2024. Prior to this position, he worked as a Technical Support Engineer at the same company from 2022 to 2024. In these roles, he has focused on implementing and training end users on new technologies, as well as troubleshooting proprietary applications. His experience at DNSFilter has allowed him to develop a strong understanding of email filtering solutions and zero trust security platforms.
Education and Expertise
Brian Gilstrap studied at Greenville Technical College, where he earned an Associate's degree in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management from 2014 to 2016. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity at Franklin University, expected to be completed in 2025. His education has provided him with a solid foundation in IT and cybersecurity, which he actively enhances through platforms like TryHackMe.
Background in Information Technology
Brian has a diverse background in information technology, having worked in various roles across different organizations. He served as an Information Technology Engineer at Solutions Unlimited, LLC from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he was an IT Manager at Industrial Project Innovation from 2019 to 2021. His experience also includes positions as a Computer Lab Assistant at Greenville Literacy Association, Inc. and a Customer Work Area Technician at Computer Direct Outlet.
Professional Skills and Tools
Brian Gilstrap is skilled in implementing and training end users on new technologies, with a focus on maintaining secure IT environments. He utilizes zero trust platforms like Threatlocker and is proficient in administrating email filters such as ProofPoint, MailProtector, and Avanan. His ability to troubleshoot complex issues and collaborate with vendors has earned him praise from customers for his exceptional IT knowledge.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role at DNSFilter, Brian held several positions that contributed to his IT expertise. He worked as a Service Associate at BI-LO from 2014 to 2017, where he gained customer service experience. His role as a Computer Lab Assistant in 2017 and as a Customer Work Area Technician from 2016 to 2017 further developed his technical skills and understanding of user needs in an IT context.