Kristian Soares

Objective

To grow into a hands-on technical role that allows me to apply my experience in secure environments while expanding my knowledge in IT support and network infrastructure.

Security Clearance

TOP SECRET/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) with SBI and polygraph (FSP: Feb 2016, CI: Feb 2016). Status: Active.

Profile

Access Control Specialist and Computer Engineering student with experience in secure environments. Familiar with virtual desktop environments, basic networking, troubleshooting, and embedded systems.

Skills

• Electrical Engineering: Soldering, wiring, circuit assembly
• Computer Hardware: Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance
• Networking: Basic deployment and maintenance
• Security: DoD and military protocol experience
• Software: GitHub, Linux, ServiceNow

Education

• University of Hawaii at Manoa, B.S. in Computer Engineering, Expected Fall 2025
• Leeward Community College, A.S. in Natural Science (Pre-Engineering), Fall 2020, GPA: 3.5
• Pearl City High School, 2015

Work Experience

AECOM / Amentum – NSA/CSS Hawaii — Access Control Specialist (2019–Present)

• Operate in high-security environments and monitor intrusion systems
• Manage access rights using Lenel OnGuard
• Provide computer troubleshooting and document security protocols

OMNIPLEX – NSA/CSS Hawaii — Access Control Specialist (2015–2019)

• Monitored alarm systems and dispatched response teams
• Issued credentials and logged incidents in secure databases

ICS 314: What I Learned

In ICS 314, I learned full-stack web development using Next.js, TypeScript, Prisma, PostgreSQL, and Supabase. I built GitHub project boards for agile development, integrated CI/CD with Playwright, implemented authentication via NextAuth, and contributed to real-world features in a collaborative team environment.

Projects

• Campus Careers: ICS 314 final app to connect students with job opportunities
• Ke Ao CubeSat: Embedded software and RF communication for a student satellite
• WeatherBox VIP: Firmware development and sensor integration for field deployments