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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 Hills
06-2014

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

Websites

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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