Taegan Williams
Web | Software | Security
Developer
About Me

I hold a Master’s of Science in Cybersecurity and multiple industry-recognized certifications (GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GSEC), with extensive experience in industrial control system (ICS) security, protocol analysis, and network defense. My work at Idaho National Laboratory involves identifying vulnerabilities in ICS equipment and protocols, developing mitigations, and supporting research. I have contributed to open-source security tools, reverse engineering efforts, and cyber range development, including projects like Parsnip and RADICL Cyber Range. With a strong technical foundation in programming (C, C++, Python), infrastructure automation (Ansible, Terraform, Docker), and cybersecurity tools (Zeek, Splunk, MITRE STIX), I approach security challenges with a well-rounded, research-driven perspective. Recognized for my contributions to cybersecurity initiatives, I am seeking an opportunity to apply my skills in cyber defense, security research, and vulnerability assessment while continuing to innovate in the field.

My Services
Secure Application & Automation Development

Designing and implementing scalable, secure applications and automation workflows.

Python, C++, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, Ansible, Terraform, Docker

Software & Scripting Development

Functional, Object-Oriented, and Embedded Systems Programming.

C, C++, C#, Python, Lua, Spicy

Cybersecurity & Threat Analysis

Defense strategies for industrial control systems, network security, and digital forensics.

Packet Analysis, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Reverse Engineering, ICS Security

Infrastructure, System Administration & Automation

Securing and managing enterprise IT and cloud environments.

Windows, Linux, SSH, Active Directory, DNS, MySQL, MSSQL, Industrial Automation, Security Orchestration

Fun Fact
I enjoy Hip Hop, Classic Rock and everything betwen
Top 1 % of National Cyber Leauge Competition in 2020
I drink 1000 Cups of coffee a day
20 Countries Visited
Resume
Experience
July 2021 - Current
Critical Infrastructure Cyber Protection & Defense Analyst
Idaho National Laboratory (INL)

Research and identify vulnerabilities in industrial control system (ICS) equipment and protocols to develop mitigations and protections. Work on open-source tools to aid cybersecurity threat hunters and analysts in securing critical infrastructure.

August 2021 - December 2022
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Idaho

Administered the purchase and configuration of on-site cloud infrastructure for a cybersecurity lab. Developed a networked environment with complete visibility into cybersecurity exercises via open-source and educationally available software.

July 2020 - May 2022
Project Manager
My Site Marketing

Managed the development and maintenance of client websites, overseeing front-end and back-end changes, graphic design, search engine optimization (SEO), and site launches. Ensured quality assurance and timely project completion.

May 2019 - August 2019
Automation and Operations Technician Intern
Idaho Forest Group

Working for Idaho Forest Group as an Intern in their automation department, I have had the great pleasure of learning the industrial application HMI development program Ignition from Inductive Automations. I have been core certified and gold certfied.

Education
2023 - current
Idaho State University
Idaho

Master's of Business Administration in progress
Skills Aquired: Data-Driven Decision Making, Strategic Marketing, Business Analytics

2021 - 2023
University of Idaho
Idaho

Master's of Science in Cybersecurity Critical Infrastructure and Resilience Graduate Certificate
Skills Aquired: ICS/SCADA Security & Industrial Cyber Protection, Ansible & Terraform for Infrastructure Automation, Security Automation & Orchestration

2017 - 2021
University of Idaho
Idaho

Bachelor's of Sciene in Computer Science Minor in Mathmatics Minor in Business Certificate in Entrepreneurship Certificate in Cybersecurity
Skills Aquired: C & C++ Development, Python for Security Automation, Linux & Windows Security

2019 - 2020
SANS Institute of Technology
Online

Undergraduate Certificate in Applied Cyber Security
Certifications: GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (2021) GIAC Security Essentials Certification (2020) GIAC Certified Incident Handler (2020) GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (2020)

Skills Aquired: Vulnerability Assessment, Incident Handling & Response, Digital Forensics & Malware Analysis
My Skills
proficiencies
  • ICS/SCADA Security & Industrial Cyber Protection
  • Software Develpment
  • Cybersecurity
  • Business Service Administration
Languages
  • Nerdy Tech Humor
  • English
  • Spanish
Coding
  • Python
    90%
  • C/C++
    80%
  • Lua / Spicy
    75%
  • Wireshark / Ghidra
    80%
Knowledge
  • Defensible network architecture, Linux & Windows security, and vulnerability assessment
  • Incident handling, digital forensics, malware analysis, and protocol analysis
  • Industrial control system (ICS) security, reverse engineering, and exploitation analysis
  • Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, Ansible, Terraform, Vagrant
  • Network Monitoring & Analysis: Zeek, Malcom, Splunk
  • Security Automation & Threat Intelligence: MITRE STIX
Recent Works
RADICL Cyber Range
Cybersecurity Training & Research
RACER Cyber Range
Automated Cybersecurity Lab
PiCafe Website
Teaching Module Development
Existential Mobile/Computer Game
Software Development
Kitchen Operation Manager
Software Development
Automatic Bartender
Software Development
Get in Touch
  • Address . . . . . Idaho, USA

  • Email . . . . . taeganw@gmail.com
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