Julius Davis Hochstein
Fullerton
Summary
Multifaceted IT professional with vast experience in varying technical positions and a growing specialization in cybersecurity. Currently serving as a Desktop Technician II for SAIC supporting the County of Orange, with expertise in system administration, account management, vulnerability mitigation, and endpoint security. Former audio engineer and security supervisor, bringing a unique blend of technical, troubleshooting, and leadership skills. Holds CompTIA A+ | Network+ | Security+ certifications and pursuing a B.A. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. Committed to continuous growth and excellence in IT and cybersecurity.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Desktop Support Technician II
SAIC - County of Orange Contract
10.2023 - Current
- - Manage and secure enterprise workstations, enforcing patching, encryption, and user access controls
- - Provision, de-provision, and maintain user accounts and group policies within Active Directory
- Coordinated with vendors to resolve equipment malfunctions quickly and efficiently, reducing downtime costs.
- - Respond to technical support requests and escalate alerts in accordance with security protocols
- - Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on endpoint hardening and vulnerability remediation
- - Assist with risk analysis and impact assessment for elevated service tickets
- - Perform software deployments, driver updates, and disk encryption using SCCM
Audio Engineer (Freelance)
Various Clients - YouTube VidCon, AWS re:Inforce, Robocon
01.2010 - 01.2022
- - Designed and maintained complex AV setups with Dante networked audio systems
- - Led troubleshooting of critical live-event issues across audio/visual network layers
- - Liaised with technical and security teams to ensure system integrity and signal routing compliance
- Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts, and recordings.
- Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions,, and optimized songs, and albums.
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
Security Supervisor & Technician
Various Employers
01.2013 - 01.2020
- - Oversaw access control, surveillance monitoring, and emergency procedures
- - Trained staff in physical security best practices and maintained incident logs
- - Developed risk mitigation strategies aligned with site-specific security policies
- Conducted regular patrols of facility to detect and deter security threats.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Closely monitored alarm systems, responding promptly to alerts and coordinating appropriate action when necessary.
- Maintained a secure environment for employees and visitors by enforcing access control policies and visitor management procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chino Hills High School
Chino Hills06-2014
B.A. - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University (WGU)
03.2025
Skills
- Systems & OS: Windows 10/11, Windows Server, Linux (familiar), Active Directory, Group Policy
- Security Tools: Microsoft Sentinel, Nessus, BitLocker, MFA, Patch Management
- Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, VLANs, Network Segmentation
- Scripting: JavaScript (basic), PowerShell (basic)
- Other: SCCM, ServiceNow, Remote Desktop, Imaging, Ticketing Systems (expert-level)
- Support documentation generation
- Active Directory management
- IT security best practices
- Technical documentation
Certification
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Google Cybersecurity Certificate
- Google IT Support Certificate
- Dante Level 1 & 2 Certified
- Responsive Web Design
- [In Progress] CompTIA CySA+ (Expected September 2025)
- [Upcoming] CEH+ (End of degree program)
Timeline
Desktop Support Technician II
SAIC - County of Orange Contract
10.2023 - Current
Security Supervisor & Technician
Various Employers
01.2013 - 01.2020
Audio Engineer (Freelance)
Various Clients - YouTube VidCon, AWS re:Inforce, Robocon
01.2010 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Chino Hills High School
B.A. - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University (WGU)
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