Russell Shiplet
About Russell Shiplet
Russell Shiplet is a Cybersecurity Architect at Sandia National Laboratories with over two decades of experience in Information Technology and Infrastructure.
Title and Current Role
Russell Shiplet is currently serving as a Cybersecurity Architect at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He has been in this role since 2019, applying his extensive experience in network security and infrastructure to protect and secure critical systems.
Professional Background
Russell Shiplet has built a comprehensive career in Information Technology and Infrastructure, accumulating over two decades of experience. His career began as a lead cable installer at Federal Communications Group from 2003 to 2006. He then moved to Verizon Federal Network Systems, where he worked as a Network Technician from 2006 to 2010. This was followed by a significant tenure at Sandia National Laboratories, working as a Network Technician from 2010 to 2019 and as a Network Engineer from 2014 to 2019, before advancing to his current role as a Cybersecurity Architect in 2019.
Education and Expertise
Russell Shiplet holds a Master’s Degree in National Security from the University of New Haven, which he completed between 2015 and 2018. He also has a Bachelor's Degree in Information Communications Technology from New Mexico State University. Additionally, he earned an Associate's degree from Central New Mexico Community College. His formal education is complemented by his practical experience in network engineering and cybersecurity.
Experience in Cybersecurity and Network Engineering
Throughout his career, Russell Shiplet has progressed from network installation to more complex roles in network engineering and cybersecurity. His positions at Sandia National Laboratories have seen him develop from a Network Technician to a Network Engineer, and now to a Cybersecurity Architect. His work involves designing and implementing robust security measures to protect sensitive information and infrastructure.
Real Estate Investing and Property Management
Beyond his professional work in IT and cybersecurity, Russell Shiplet has also been involved in real estate investing and property management for fifteen years. He focuses on single-family homes, leveraging his skills in management and investment to oversee properties and optimize their returns.