Joseph Arellano
About Joseph Arellano
Joseph Arellano is a Systems Operations Center Analyst Lead with extensive experience in information systems and cyber security. He has held various positions at organizations such as Sandia National Laboratories, Verizon, and the U.S. Navy, and has a strong educational background with degrees from The University of New Mexico.
Current Role at ECS
Joseph Arellano currently serves as the Systems Operations Center Analyst Lead at ECS Federal, LLC, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operations within the Systems Operations Center, ensuring the effective monitoring and management of enterprise systems, applications, and networks. His extensive experience in cyber security monitoring and Linux environments supports the operational integrity of the data center.
Previous Experience at Sandia National Laboratories
Joseph Arellano has a significant history with Sandia National Laboratories, where he worked in various capacities from 1997 to 2021. His roles included Principal Technologist in Computer Software Support, Information Systems Architect, and multiple positions within the Systems Operations Center, such as SOC Analyst and SOC Manager. This extensive tenure allowed him to develop a deep understanding of enterprise systems and network monitoring.
Educational Background
Joseph Arellano earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature from The University of New Mexico, completing his studies from 1984 to 1988. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management Information Systems at The University of New Mexico - Robert O. Anderson School of Management, studying from 1996 to 2001. Additionally, he undertook undergraduate studies in Computer Science at the University of New Mexico School of Engineering from 1992 to 1996.
Career History and Roles
Throughout his career, Joseph Arellano has held various positions across multiple organizations. He worked as a Network Operations Specialist at Verizon from 2009 to 2013, and as a Systems Operations Center Senior Staff Lead at Black Box from 2013 to 2015. His experience also includes serving as an HPC Engineer Sr at SAIC from 2015 to 2019. Prior to his civilian career, he served in the U.S. Navy, where he held roles as an Enlisted Sailor and Surface Warfare Officer.
Technical Expertise
Joseph Arellano possesses extensive technical expertise in several areas, including Linux (DevOps), Linux servers, PON and traditional networking, and cyber security monitoring. His skills are particularly focused on monitoring enterprise systems and applications within data center environments, which he has developed through his various roles in the technology sector.