Welcome to my website, I'm Nick!

I'm a Dallas-based Information Security Administrator at the Medical Review Institute of America, where I focus on log analysis, vulnerability identification, and protecting sensitive medical data.

Outside of work, I'm usually tinkering in my home lab, experimenting with Meshtastic and HAM radio, or diving into whatever rabbit hole catches my attention — I just love learning how things work.

About Me

Nick Sanchez

I'm an InfoSec professional with hands-on experience in security monitoring, desktop support, and system administration. I enjoy working with tools like Microsoft 365, Active Directory, PowerShell, and endpoint protection platforms. I'm passionate about cybersecurity, process automation, and solving real-world technical problems with a calm, focused approach.

Location
Dallas, TX
Interests
Hiking, Skiing, Pickleball, and Tinkering
Study
The University of North Texas
Employment
Medical Review Institute of America, LLC

Resume

Education

Denton, TX
The University of North Texas
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science - Information Technology, Business Administration, and Organizational Leadership

Completed a multidisciplinary degree focused on information technology, business, and leadership. Developed strong skills in IT project management, organizational communication, and business process improvement. Gained hands-on experience with group projects, presentations, and real-world problem solving.

Gainesville, TX
North Central Texas College
Associate of Applied Science - Information Security

Studied core concepts in cybersecurity, networking, and system administration. Learned to identify and mitigate security threats, manage Windows and Linux environments, and apply best practices for data protection. Completed labs and coursework in ethical hacking, digital forensics, and risk management.

Work Experience

September 2024 - Present
Medical Review Institute of America, LLC
Junior Information Security Administrator

Monitor and respond to security threats, manage endpoint protection and SIEM tools, and support compliance with HIPAA and NIST standards.

July 2024 - September 2024
Medical Review Institute of America, LLC
IT Help Desk Technician Tier II

Resolved escalated support issues, automated tasks with PowerShell, and supported Microsoft 365, Intune, and MDM rollout.

September 2023 - July 2024
Medical Review Institute of America, LLC
IT Help Desk Technician Tier I

Provided desktop support for end users, handled account issues in AD/Azure AD, and set up Windows workstations and peripherals.

January 2021 - September 2023
Best Buy
Geek Squad Supervisor

Led repair team operations, handled escalations, improved service workflows, and trained staff on tech and customer service.

April 2019 - January 2021
Best Buy
Geek Squad Advanced Repair Agent

Diagnosed and repaired hardware/software issues on Windows and Apple devices, with a focus on data recovery and malware removal.

Skills

Security Tools

Microsoft Ecosystem (Intune, Defender, etc.)
SentinelOne
Huntress

Security Skills

Penetration Testing
Vulnerability Management
Incident Response

Security Frameworks

HITRUST
SOC 2, Type 2
NIST SP 800-53 (Rev. 5)

Security Programming

Python
Bash
PowerShell

Projects

Home Lab SIEM Setup

Built a home lab environment with Elastic SIEM to practice log analysis, threat detection, and incident response workflows.

ElasticSIEMLinux

PowerShell Automation Toolkit

Developed a collection of PowerShell scripts to automate user onboarding, offboarding, and endpoint compliance checks in an enterprise environment.

PowerShellAutomationActive Directory

Vulnerability Scanner Dashboard

Created a web dashboard to aggregate and visualize vulnerability scan results from multiple tools, streamlining remediation prioritization.

PythonFlaskNessus

Certifications

ISC2 CC

ISC2

ISC2 SSCP

ISC2

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

Microsoft

Get in touch.

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