About Mark Darland

Profile

Experienced in Windows Server and Linux administration, with advanced proficiency in encryption technologies including Elliptic Curve and RSA. Demonstrated expertise in security hardening aligned with CIS Level 2, OWASP, and CSA STAR standards. Strong background in AWS services such as S3, RDS, EC2, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, CloudFront, Route 53, and IAM. Skilled in database migrations across Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL, SQL performance tuning, and application development in Java and .NET. Adept at implementing secure network architectures, including DNSSEC, and delivering optimized content through Elastic Load Balancing and global Content Delivery Networks.

Skills

Certifications

• • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
• • AWS Certified Security - Specialty
• • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
• • AWS Certified Developer - Associate
• • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner - Foundational
• • CompTIA CYSA+

Technical Specializations

Risk Assessment & Prioritization

Implementing comprehensive security frameworks and vulnerability management

PowerShell Automation

Advanced scripting for Windows Server management and cloud orchestration

Network Architecture

Designing enterprise-grade network topologies with high availability

Software Integrity & Compliance

Ensuring code security, integrity validation, and regulatory compliance

Approach

I believe in understanding business requirements first, then designing technical solutions that align with organizational goals. My methodology emphasizes clear communication, thorough documentation, and knowledge transfer to ensure long-term success and operational independence. Security and compliance are integrated into every phase of implementation, from initial design through deployment and maintenance.