Mark Darland
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00 — About

Mark Darland

With over 23 years of experience in Information Technology, I specialize in securing and optimizing enterprise infrastructure across cloud platforms and on-premises environments.

My expertise spans Apache HTTP Server administration, multi-cloud security architecture, and comprehensive cybersecurity solutions — building secure, scalable systems that protect critical data and infrastructure.

01 — Competencies

Core competencies

Comprehensive expertise across server administration, cloud security, and cybersecurity domains.

Server Administration

Apache HTTP ServerApache TomcatNginxIISServer ConfigurationPerformance TuningLoad BalancingSSL/TLS Management

Cloud Platforms

Amazon Web Services (AWS)Microsoft AzureGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)Multi-Cloud Architecture

Cybersecurity

Security AnalysisThreat DetectionVulnerability AssessmentPenetration TestingSecurity AuditingIncident ResponseSIEM ToolsSecurity Compliance

Data Protection

Encryption (AES, RSA)Data SanitizationKey ManagementData in Transit SecurityData at Rest SecurityCryptographyAccess Control

Networking

TCP/IPDNS ManagementFirewall ConfigurationVPN SetupNetwork SecurityCDN ConfigurationDDoS Protection

DevOps & Automation

CI/CD PipelinesInfrastructure as CodeDockerKubernetesAnsibleTerraformJenkinsGit
02 — Toolkit

Technologies & tools

Linux/Unix
Windows Server
Python
Bash/Shell
SQL
JavaScript
PowerShell
REST APIs
03 — Credentials

Certifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect
AWS Certified Security Specialty
Microsoft Azure Security Engineer
Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
CompTIA Security+
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
04 — Summary

Professional summary

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05 — Experience

Experience highlights

Apache Server Expertise

15+ years specialized

Deep expertise in Apache HTTP Server and Apache Tomcat configuration, optimization, and security hardening. Managed high-traffic enterprise deployments with 99.99% uptime SLAs.

Multi-Cloud Security Architecture

AWS · Azure · GCP

Designed and implemented secure cloud architectures across multiple platforms. Expertise in IAM, network security, encryption, compliance, and cloud-native security tools.

Cybersecurity & Threat Management

Security operations

Led security initiatives including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, incident response, and security compliance audits. Implemented enterprise-wide security frameworks and policies.