Alexus Duffield
About Alexus Duffield
Alexus Duffield is a Tier 3 Security Analyst at Pinnacle Group, Inc., with a background in cybersecurity and cloud solutions. He has extensive experience in monitoring systems and implementing AWS features, having previously worked for the United States Air Force and General Dynamics Information Technology.
Work at Pinnacle Group
Alexus Duffield has been employed at Pinnacle Group, Inc. as a Tier 3 Security Analyst since 2021. In this role, Duffield operates within the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area, contributing to the organization's cybersecurity efforts. The position involves advanced security analysis and the implementation of security measures to protect the company's digital assets.
Education and Expertise
Alexus Duffield has a diverse educational background in cybersecurity and network security. Duffield studied at the Community College of the Air Force from 2014 to 2017, focusing on relevant technical skills. Further education includes a degree in Cyber Technology from Bossier Parish Community College, completed between 2017 and 2020. Additionally, Duffield attended the College of Southern Maryland from 2012 to 2013 and graduated from Leonardtown High School in 2012.
Background in Cybersecurity
Before joining Pinnacle Group, Alexus Duffield worked for General Dynamics Information Technology as a Cyber Security Analyst from 2017 to 2021. In this role, Duffield was involved in various cybersecurity projects and initiatives. Prior to that, Duffield served in the United States Air Force as a Cyber Systems Transport Technician from 2014 to 2017, gaining foundational experience in cybersecurity operations.
Technical Skills and Projects
Alexus Duffield has developed a strong technical skill set, particularly in cloud computing and cybersecurity. Duffield created monitoring alarms on 60 servers to facilitate real-time impact analysis during testing and deployments, which led to cost savings for clients. Additionally, Duffield has experience with the AWS Cloud platform, utilizing features such as EC2, VPC, and RDS, and assisted in deploying an on-premises development and testing environment within the AWS GovCloud.