Meet me, Elijah Montgomery
Who I Am
I’m Elijah Montgomery, a cybersecurity student at Full Sail University and a U.S. veteran with an active Secret security clearance. I’m passionate about protecting systems, analyzing threats, and solving real-world IT problems through hands-on learning and technical projects.
What I Do
My focus is on network security, system hardening, and technical troubleshooting. I’ve completed projects involving server setup, WordPress security, LAN implementation, and policy development using NIST and ISO standards. I’m currently pursuing certifications like Security+ and Network+ to deepen my knowledge.
What I’m Looking For
I’m seeking entry-level roles in IT or cybersecurity where I can grow, contribute to real security solutions, and be part of a mission-driven team. I’m adaptable, detail-oriented, and eager to turn my skills and experience into real-world impact.
Portfolio
I developed a full proof-of-concept for the Marconi Law Firm, which included designing a secure LAN, implementing a LAMP stack for WordPress, hardening the system, and using reverse proxies with Docker and NginX. I secured the site using layered defenses like file permissions, firewall plugins, and protected configurations, aligning with PCI and NIST controls. The final result was a hardened, auditable web solution tailored for a legal client.
For SnowBe Online, I developed a complete security program aligned with NIST 800-53 and ISO 27001 frameworks. The project included formal policies across seven IT domains, layered defense strategies, and risk-based control selections. I contributed to compliance planning, documentation, and a professional presentation outlining our approach to ransomware response, data protection, and audit readiness. This work demonstrates my ability to build structured, scalable, and regulation-aware security solutions.
In this lab, I configured and joined two Windows 10 machines (Win10a and Win10b) to a domain called precisioneng.local using Windows Server 2019. I verified the successful domain join through system prompts and Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC). This project helped me understand domain-based network management and the importance of centralized administration.