☁ Based in Salina, KS · Open to Remote, Hybrid, On-Site

Jay
French

Network & Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

AWS-certified cloud and network infrastructure engineer building scalable, secure, and highly available environments through infrastructure as code. Background in enterprise networking across healthcare and banking — now focused full-time on cloud.

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☁️ 🛡️ 🌐 📦 ⚙️ 📊 AWS INFRA EC2 / VPC IAM / S3 Networking Terraform Automation CloudWatch
0Years in Cloud & Networking
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0AWS Certs (2 Earned + 2 Target)

About Me

Infrastructure engineer with roots in the network layer

I'm a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with hands-on experience designing, automating, and supporting AWS environments using Terraform and Linux-based systems. My background spans enterprise networking and systems administration across healthcare and banking — environments where reliability isn't optional.

I specialize in infrastructure as code, repeatable deployments, and operational efficiency. If something is done more than twice, it should be automated. I'm actively advancing toward professional-level AWS architecture and DevOps certifications, with CKA and AWS DevOps Professional on the roadmap for 2026.

Currently working as a Network Technician at Salina Regional Health Center while contracting as a cloud infrastructure engineer for IronClad Verify — and actively seeking full-time cloud and DevOps engineering roles.

Certifications

Credentials & in-progress

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AWS Solutions Architect – Associate
SAA-C03 · 2025
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AWS Certified Developer – Associate
DVA-C02 · 2025
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CompTIA Security+
2024
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CompTIA Network+
2024
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CompTIA A+
2024
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AWS SA Pro · CKA · AWS DevOps Pro
Active Study · 2026

Tech Stack

Tools & Technologies

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AWS Cloud Platform
EC2VPCIAM S3Route 53RDS LambdaCloudWatchCloudFront
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Infrastructure as Code
TerraformTerraform Modules CloudFormationState Management IaC Workflows
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Networking
TCP/IPVLANsSubnetting RoutingWireless 802.11 Network SegmentationTroubleshooting
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Operating Systems
Linux CLILinux Administration Windows Server
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Automation & Development
PythonBash / Shell Infrastructure AutomationCI/CD Concepts
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Security & Access Control
IAM Least PrivilegeSubnet Segmentation Security PatchingChange Management

Work History

Career Timeline

Oct 2025 — Present
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
IronClad Verify · Remote, USA  ·  Contract (Part Time)
  • Designed and deployed production AWS infrastructure using Terraform to support backend application environments across isolated development and testing environments
  • Built reusable Terraform modules for VPC, EC2, IAM, and S3 resources — enabling repeatable deployments and reducing manual provisioning effort
  • Implemented IaC workflows with structured state management to ensure consistent environment provisioning
  • Designed network segmentation using public and private subnets to support secure application architecture
  • Applied IAM least-privilege principles to control service and user access across environments
AWSTerraformVPC EC2IAMS3
Oct 2024 — Present
Network Technician
Salina Regional Health Center · Salina, KS
  • Deploy and maintain enterprise switching and wireless infrastructure supporting hospital operations and mission-critical healthcare systems
  • Support network infrastructure serving hundreds of clinical and administrative users across wired and wireless environments
  • Perform infrastructure upgrades and hardware migrations to improve network performance, scalability, and operational reliability
  • Troubleshoot complex connectivity issues using structured diagnostic methodologies, minimizing downtime in production environments
  • Work within live production environments requiring careful change management and minimal service disruption
Enterprise SwitchingWireless Infrastructure Change ManagementHealthcare IT
Aug 2023 — Oct 2024
IT Systems Administrator
The Bennington State Bank · Salina, KS
  • Administered and maintained IT infrastructure supporting 150+ enterprise users across banking operations
  • Managed servers, network-connected systems, and core infrastructure to ensure high availability and reliability
  • Implemented system updates, patching, and maintenance procedures to improve security posture and reduce vulnerabilities
  • Troubleshot infrastructure, network, and system-level issues impacting business-critical banking operations
  • Supported infrastructure stability and uptime across production banking systems
Windows ServerSystems Administration Security PatchingBanking IT

Work

Featured Projects

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Cloud Infrastructure Deployment
  • Built and deployed production AWS infrastructure using Terraform — VPC, EC2, IAM, and S3
  • Implemented IaC workflows for fully repeatable, automated environment provisioning
  • Designed secure network architecture with public/private subnet segmentation
AWSTerraform VPCIAMS3
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Cloud Networking & Infra Labs
  • Designed and deployed simulated enterprise network environments for routing, switching, and troubleshooting skills
  • Configured VLANs, routing protocols, and network segmentation against real-world enterprise scenarios
VLANsRouting Network DesignSubnetting
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Infrastructure Automation Workflows
  • Developed Terraform and scripting-based automation to provision and manage infrastructure resources
  • Reduced manual provisioning through reusable module patterns and structured remote state
  • Built toward CI/CD-ready infrastructure pipeline patterns
TerraformPython BashCI/CD

Education

Academic Background

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A.S. Information Technology
Full Sail University · Winter Park, FL
Completed
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B.S. Information Technology
Western Governors University · Millcreek, UT
Completed
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M.S. Information Technology Management
Western Governors University · Millcreek, UT
Completed

Writing

Latest Posts

Coming Soon
Building Reusable Terraform Modules for AWS
How I structured reusable VPC, EC2, IAM, and S3 modules that made environment provisioning repeatable and fast.
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Coming Soon
Network Engineering in Healthcare: Lessons from SRHC
Change management, zero-downtime upgrades, and the reality of maintaining network infrastructure in a live hospital environment.
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Coming Soon
My Path to AWS SAA-C03: Study Strategy & What Actually Matters
A candid walkthrough of how I passed the AWS Solutions Architect Associate, what resources worked, and what I'd do differently.
Stay tuned ↗
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Contact

Let's connect

I'm actively seeking full-time cloud engineering and DevOps roles — remote preferred, open to hybrid. Feel free to reach out directly or connect on GitHub.

jfrench@svdatasys.com
🐙 GitHub 📞 (785) 787-3097 📄 Resume PDF