Hello! I am
Jake
Parra
Experienced in
endpoint & asset management, cybersecurity, support operations, and quality control
50+ Satisfied Clients and Peers
Located in Fort Collins, Colorado
Research organizations & agencies connected to my work
Research organizations & agencies connected to my work
Research organizations & agencies connected to my work
My
My
Certifications
Certifications
A focused snapshot of the credentials I’ve completed and the ones I’m actively working toward.
Completed
Done
TestOut Security Pro
CompTIA
Issued: May 2026
Issued: May 2026
Quality Management
Great Learning Academy
Issued: Oct 2023
In Progress
Active
Cyber Security Cert
Colorado State University
Expected: Dec 2026
Expected: Dec 2026
A+ &
Security+
CompTIA
Expected: Dec 2026
Expected: Dec 2026
Completed
Completed
Projects
A showcase of my projects, highlighting my skills and experience.
2016
2025 - Present
IT
Administrator
Colorado State University | CIRA
Present
2025 - Present
IT
Administrator
Colorado State University | CIRA
IT Management
Cybersecurity
Web Design
2 Years Exp
IT Management
I have experience managing IT operations by supporting enterprise systems, overseeing asset lifecycles, developing service management workflows, and improving technology processes. My focus is on delivering reliable, user-centered solutions that enhance efficiency, security, and day-to-day operations.
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IT Management
Cybersecurity
Web Design
2 Years Exp
IT Management
I have experience managing IT operations by supporting enterprise systems, overseeing asset lifecycles, developing service management workflows, and improving technology processes. My focus is on delivering reliable, user-centered solutions that enhance efficiency, security, and day-to-day operations.
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Skills • Experience
My
Toolbox
I am proficient in a multitude of tools and platforms. Not listed here? It's possible I've used it before! Like any good toolbox, there is always room for expansion.
My
Toolbox
I am proficient in a multitude of tools and platforms. Not listed here? It's possible I've used it before! Like any good toolbox, there is always room for expansion.
My
Toolbox
I am proficient in a multitude of tools and platforms. Not listed here? It's possible I've used it before! Like any good toolbox, there is always room for expansion.
My
My
Resume
Resume
View my up-to-date resume here on my website or download a copy to view later!
FAQs
as an IT Admin
A healthy dose of humor to get through the day
Did you try turning it off and on again?
Yes. Surprisingly, it works more often than anyone would like to admit.
Can you fix my printer?
Probably. Will I enjoy it? Probably not.
Mac, Windows, or Linux?
Yes.
What's the weirdest issue you've solved?
The list is long, but "unplugged device" remains a perennial favorite.
What fuels your work?
Coffee, curiosity, and a healthy fear of unscheduled downtime.
How many browser tabs do you have open right now?
Enough to make Chrome nervous.
FAQs
as an IT Admin
A healthy dose of humor to get through the day
Did you try turning it off and on again?
Yes. Surprisingly, it works more often than anyone would like to admit.
Can you fix my printer?
Probably. Will I enjoy it? Probably not.
Mac, Windows, or Linux?
Yes.
What's the weirdest issue you've solved?
The list is long, but "unplugged device" remains a perennial favorite.
What fuels your work?
Coffee, curiosity, and a healthy fear of unscheduled downtime.
How many browser tabs do you have open right now?
Enough to make Chrome nervous.
FAQs
as an IT Admin
A healthy dose of humor to get through the day
Did you try turning it off and on again?
Yes. Surprisingly, it works more often than anyone would like to admit.
Can you fix my printer?
Probably. Will I enjoy it? Probably not.
Mac, Windows, or Linux?
Yes.
What's the weirdest issue you've solved?
The list is long, but "unplugged device" remains a perennial favorite.
What fuels your work?
Coffee, curiosity, and a healthy fear of unscheduled downtime.
How many browser tabs do you have open right now?
Enough to make Chrome nervous.