Richard Waters
About Richard Waters
Richard Waters is a Cyber Security Engineer with over 25 years of experience in various IT roles, including systems administration and software programming. He has held positions at Epiq, Gwinnett Technical College, and several other organizations, demonstrating expertise in disaster recovery, firewall administration, and budgeting within IT projects.
Work at Epiq
Richard Waters currently serves as a Cyber Security Engineer at Epiq, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked as a Cyber Security Analyst at Epiq from 2022 to 2023. His tenure at Epiq also includes a role as a Global Data Center Engineer from 2020 to 2022 and as a Systems Engineer from 2017 to 2020. Throughout his time at Epiq, he has contributed to various projects and initiatives within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Richard Waters has a diverse educational background in technology and engineering. He studied Architectural Engineering at North Georgia Technical College from 1979 to 1981. He also completed Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Training at New Horizons Learning Center from 2003 to 2004. Additionally, he pursued studies in Cyber Security and Software Programming at Gwinnett Technical College between 2011 and 2018, and he studied Computer Engineering at the University of North Georgia in 2001. His education supports his expertise in areas such as cyber security, systems administration, and software programming.
Background
Richard Waters has over 25 years of experience in various IT roles. His career includes positions such as Technical Support Technician at Gwinnett County Public Schools, Senior Systems Analyst at Universal Avionics Systems Corporation, and Enterprise Application Administrator at Insurance House. He has also worked as a Director of IT and SharePoint Admin at Heritage Property Management Services Inc. His experience spans systems engineering, cyber security, and IT management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Richard Waters has developed extensive skills in disaster recovery planning, backup solutions, firewall and switch administration, and Windows networking. He is experienced in budgeting and auditing within IT projects, showcasing his comprehensive understanding of IT operations. His progressive experience across multiple roles has equipped him with a strong foundation in server virtualization and telecommunications.