Infrastructure & Labs
Building Windows Server, Active Directory, and client environments to strengthen core IT and security fundamentals.
I’m Jorden Plaines — an IT and cybersecurity-focused builder documenting labs, systems, and projects that show how I think, troubleshoot, and keep learning. I’m currently sharpening my foundation with Security+ prep, infrastructure projects, and practical security work.
What I’m About
I’m focused on growing into cybersecurity through practical work: infrastructure labs, security fundamentals, troubleshooting, and clean documentation. I care about understanding how systems actually work — not just collecting terms and hoping nobody asks follow-up questions.
Building Windows Server, Active Directory, and client environments to strengthen core IT and security fundamentals.
Working through Security+ with an emphasis on retention, application, and turning theory into repeatable practice.
I’m using projects as receipts — proof that I can learn, build, document, and keep improving without hiding behind buzzwords.
Featured Project
A hands-on Windows Server and Windows 11 lab focused on domain setup, user management, and foundational enterprise-style administration. This project documents the build process, what was configured, and what I learned from doing the work instead of just reading about it.
Next Up
I’m actively expanding this portfolio with more IT, cybersecurity, and automation work. The goal is simple: fewer placeholders, more proof.
Now
Building consistency in study and using projects to create visible, credible evidence of technical growth.
Target
Positioning for roles where troubleshooting, systems thinking, and security fundamentals actually matter.
Approach
Labs, writeups, and practical outputs beat generic “motivated self-starter” fluff every time.
Want the quick version?
If you want a cleaner summary of my background, experience, and direction, the resume is there. If you want the better signal, start with the projects.