Steven Youkap
About Steven Youkap
Steven Youkap is a Tier II Systems Engineer with extensive experience in system monitoring, security compliance, and AWS GovCloud management. He has held various roles in the IT field, including positions at MITRE, Parsons Corporation, and Inova Health System, and has been with ECS since 2021.
Current Role at ECS
Steven Youkap serves as a Tier II Systems Engineer at ECS, a position he has held since 2021. He operates from Hanover, Maryland, where he is responsible for monitoring system status and reporting to ensure optimal performance and security compliance. His role includes applying system and software updates, as well as security patches, to maintain system integrity and security.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity Training
Steven Youkap has gained valuable experience through various training positions in cybersecurity. In 2016, he completed a one-month training at MITRE. The following year, he undertook two training roles in 2017, one at Parsons Corporation for one month and another at National Cyber League for two months. These experiences contributed to his foundational knowledge in cybersecurity practices.
Education and Qualifications
Steven Youkap studied Cybersecurity at Montgomery College, where he earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree from 2015 to 2017. He furthered his education at the University of Maryland Global Campus, achieving a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Computer Network & CyberSecurity from 2018 to 2019. His educational background supports his expertise in the field.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Steven Youkap possesses expertise in managing and maintaining AWS GovCloud environments, including EC2 instances, S3, and RDS PostgreSQL databases. He is proficient in troubleshooting and resolving application and system issues, which contributes to maintaining high service level requirements. His collaborative work with architects, software developers, and engineers focuses on recommending system enhancements and solutions tailored to meet customer business needs and security requirements.
Work History in IT Support
In addition to his engineering role, Steven Youkap has experience in IT support. He worked as an IT Desktop Support Engineer at Inova Health System for six months in 2021. Prior to that, he was an Information Technology Material Handler at Open Technology Group/FDA from 2020 to 2021. These positions provided him with practical skills in IT support and system management.