Peter Yates
About Peter Yates
Peter Yates is a Field System Engineer with over 10 years of experience in managing Windows and Linux systems. He holds multiple IT certifications and has expertise in implementing Citrix VDI solutions and information assurance.
Current Role as Field System Engineer
Peter Yates currently serves as a Field System Engineer at ECS, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he applies his extensive knowledge of systems engineering to support various field operations. His responsibilities include the implementation and management of complex systems, ensuring optimal performance and security compliance. His experience in this position builds on his previous work at ECS as an SRT for six months in 2019.
Previous Experience at ECS and Other Companies
Before his current role, Peter Yates worked at ECS as an SRT for six months in 2019. He also has a background in systems administration, having worked at ManTech as a Senior Systems Administrator from 2014 to 2015 and at Raytheon as a Systems Administrator from 2008 to 2013. His experience includes four years as a System Engineer at Solers from 2015 to 2019 and four years as a Network Technician at McEnearney Associates from 2004 to 2008.
Education and Certifications
Peter Yates studied Cyber Security at the University of Maryland University College from 2011 to 2013. He holds multiple IT certifications, including MCP, A+, Network+, Linux+, and Security+. Additionally, he is certified in DISA STIGs/IA, which demonstrates his expertise in information assurance and security compliance.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Peter Yates possesses over 10 years of experience managing both Windows and Linux systems, including RHEL, CENTOS, FreeBSD, Debian, and Kali. He has over four years of experience working with OSX systems and is experienced in implementing Citrix VDI solutions. His technical skills are complemented by his TS/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance, indicating a high level of trustworthiness in handling sensitive information.