Junior Peralta
About Junior Peralta
Junior Peralta is a Network Engineer at Valiant Integrated Services, specializing in information assurance protocols and network maintenance. He has extensive experience in IT support and network management, having worked with various organizations including the Pennsylvania National Guard and ISS Solutions.
Work at Valiant Integrated Services
Junior Peralta has been employed as a Network Engineer at Valiant Integrated Services since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for maintaining information assurance protocols on simulation systems. His work includes applying operating system and simulation software patches to ensure system integrity and security. He has been part of the team for four years, contributing to the organization's network infrastructure at Fort Indiantown Gap.
Education and Expertise
Junior Peralta holds an Associate's degree in Computer and Information Sciences from the Community College of Philadelphia, which he completed from 2017 to 2018. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from Colorado State University Global in 2019. Most recently, he earned a Master's degree in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations from Penn State University, completing the program in 2023. His educational background supports his expertise in network engineering and cybersecurity.
Background in Network Systems
Before joining Valiant Integrated Services, Junior Peralta worked as a Network System Specialist for the Pennsylvania National Guard from 2018 to 2020. His responsibilities included troubleshooting and maintaining Microsoft servers and Cisco/Juniper switches. He also supported the establishment and maintenance of a command post tactical network, focusing on LAN/WAN configurations and operations of Single Integrated Command Post System (SICPS) equipment.
Previous Experience in IT Support
Junior Peralta began his career in IT support as a Help Desk Analyst at ISS Solutions in 2018. He worked in this role for five months in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, where he provided technical assistance and support to users. In addition to his role at ISS Solutions, he has been serving as an IT Specialist with the Army National Guard since 2016, where he has gained extensive experience in managing Mission Command Systems (MCS) and ensuring compliance with security standards.
Achievements in Information Assurance
Throughout his career, Junior Peralta has focused on maintaining compliance with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) standards. He has reviewed Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Best Business Practices (BBPs) to ensure adherence to Army and Department of Defense (DoD) regulations. His work includes managing Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) and providing IT technical support for the Mission Training Complex (MTC) and its functional training teams.