Nick Quigley

Skills

Technology: AWS Cloud Management (EC2, IAM, RDS, S3, Lambda, API Gateway), Linux Administration, Software Vulnerability Management, Network Troubleshooting, Virtualization, Scripting, Web Server Administration, Web Development
Programming Languages: Python, Java, PowerShell, Bash, HTML/CSS/JS

Work Experience

IT Helpdesk Intern, The Walsh Group, Chicago, IL (May 2023 – Present)

Led a team to achieve 100% compliance on Windows updates for 3,700 laptops, strengthening endpoint security.
Actively addressed software vulnerabilities found on Windows workstations by remotely removing identified programs.
Provided technical services and support via phone calls, remote assistance, and in-person inquiries related to computers, network issues, and software platforms.
Collaborated on a critical archival project, seamlessly transitioning terminated employees' laptop data to internal long-term storage, bolstering legal compliance and data management.

Support Desk Technician, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL (Mar 2022 – May 2023)

Participated in the rollout of a new Identity Access Management Solution for the University, guiding clients through the new systems and troubleshooting access issues.
Serviced university affiliates from all four IIT campuses to resolve technological issues, managing over 10,000 tickets across multiple departments.

Project Experience

Director for Defensive Events, CyberHawks Cybersecurity Club (Aug 2023 – Present)

Led a seminar series on essential Linux services including BIND9 DNS, DHCP, and pfSense Routing.
Utilized a Proxmox virtual environment with automatic provisioning to replicate basic network setups, enabling hands-on learning for club members.
Developed and executed strategies to enhance defensive cybersecurity skills through practical, real-world scenarios.

Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (Jan 2023 – Present)

Managed SIEM (Splunk) systems to optimize threat detection and incident response capabilities.
Hardened Linux systems against attacks, implemented firewall rules, and conducted log forensics.
Consistently earned podium finishes—including state-level honors and winning the 2024 Midwest Regional Wildcard Championship.

Interprofessional Project Team Lead (Jan 2024 – May 2024)

Organized a cross-functional team in digitizing historical scanned documents on Tax Increment Financing in Chicago.
Developed AWS-hosted security infrastructure for an OCR data pipeline, incorporating IAM policies and secure API Gateway configurations.
Communicated with primary stakeholders to manage scope and delivery timetables.

Nicholas Quigley

Education