Max Barnes
I'm a Cyber Security student graduating December 2026 and aspiring DevSecOps/Cloud Security Engineer with a passion for technology. I enjoy working with people and building things that make an impact. I always attack my work head on by choosing large targets and breaking them down into manageable pieces.
Outside of tech I love rock and metal music. With a little bit of smooth jazz and breakcore mixed in. I enjoy cooking, hiking, working out and eating healthy.
Developed reusable Windows and Linux AMIs using packer to embed the Z-Scaler agent and standardized system configurations for consistent and secure deployments
Monitored system performance and health using Datadog
Researched AWS cost optimization strategies such as gp2 to gp3 EBS storage migration and alternatives to high cost network architectures
Researched Ensono cloud migration frameworks and AWS migration guidance to evaluate Windows and Linux workload modernization strategies, cloud operating models, and infrastructure automation approaches across AWS and Azure environments
Built infrastructure as code with Terraform to create Okta apps and golden images with Ansible and Packer
Assisted on Health Event Tickets keeping SLAs compliant and quickly solving problems
Assisted in the migration of existing systems to the new Azure and OCI multicloud environment
Designed, deployed, and managed containerized applications using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Supported the deployment of infrastructure tools and services with Terraform
Collaborated with Analytics, Technology, and Planning staff to improve system reliability and user experience
Configured device deployments and MDM management using Intune, Entra, and JAMF to streamline provisioning, enforce compliance policies and support hybrid endpoint security
Assisted in the setup and maintenance of server infrastructure and Cisco Meraki hardware, including physical installation and configuration through the Meraki interface and helped deploy environmental sensors to support system uptime and redundancy
Developed powershell scripts to automate Intune application deployments and perform targeted Windows registry modifications, streamlining device configuration and improving deployment efficiency
Supported the creation and documentation security policies, training programs, and a disaster recovery plan, enabling faster execution of security initiatives by the Cyber Security and Data Governance Board
Assisted in the implementation of digital signage integrations, incorporating Revolution API along with Rise Vision and Google Apps Script to streamline operations
Created an automated workflow with Google Apps Script on campus Excel Data to keep events accurate to local times and reducing manual efforts
Automated and tested scripts for IT tasks essential for events held across campus resulting in increased operational efficiency
Deployed and automated Raspberry PIs using GitHub Actions for continuous and convenient updates of kiosks around campus
This website was hosted with AWS! I started with a static S3 website and a CloudFront distribution to prevent access to S3 objects for security. My domain provider is GoDaddy. I used AWS certificate manager for HTTPS
I want to add a "currently listening to on spotify" function using the spotify api. This will require me to refresh api keys securely through aws and will be good for security and devops career building
I am also currently building a health probe Docker container in my homelab to ensure I know when the website is up or down as well as other AWS information I want
This project represents my comprehensive journey into mastering Kubernetes through hands-on experience. I'm building a fully functional Crucible cyber range environment in my homelab using Minikube, demonstrating practical knowledge of container orchestration, microservices architecture, and cybersecurity training infrastructure.
The Crucible cyber range will feature isolated virtual environments for cybersecurity training exercises, red team/blue team scenarios, and vulnerability assessment labs. Using Kubernetes orchestration, each training scenario can be rapidly deployed, scaled, and torn down as needed.Key components include networked virtual machines for attack/defense scenarios, containerized security tools, monitoring dashboards for exercise tracking, and automated scoring systems. This demonstrates not only Kubernetes proficiency but also understanding of complex system architecture and cybersecurity infrastructure.
Through this project, I'm showcasing expertise in cloud-native technologies, infrastructure as code, container orchestration at scale, security-first architecture design, homelab infrastructure management, and practical cybersecurity training environments. This hands-on experience translates directly to enterprise Kubernetes deployments and DevSecOps practices.
My Homelab is a lot of fun. I started it with an interest in network engineering, however the more I played with DevOps and security tooling, the lab is focused more on practicing those tools.
GitHub Repository: https://github.com/Max-Barnes/homelab