Zach Yorks

DevOps Engineer & Site Reliability Engineer

I build scalable, secure infrastructure and automate complex systems. My expertise spans Linux administration, containerization, and cybersecurity, with a passion for creating reproducible environments and robust CI/CD pipelines.

Currently

Completing BS in Software Engineering at Western Governors University while building automation tools.

Core Technologies

LinuxDockerPodmanKubernetesTerraformAnsiblePythonBashRuby on RailsJava

About

I'm a highly driven software engineer and cybersecurity enthusiast with deep Linux expertise and a passion for automation, DevOps, and open-source technology.

Starting programming at age 12 with Ruby on Rails and Java, I've built a strong foundation in modern infrastructure technologies and hold the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) credential.

I'm dedicated to continuous learning, building reproducible Linux environments, and sharing my work through technical documentation and public speaking as I pursue my goal of becoming a Cybersecurity Architect.

Educational Journey

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

Western Governors University (In Progress - Accelerated Path)

Master of Science in Software Engineering

Western Governors University (Planned - DevOps Engineering Concentration)

Master of Science in Information Technology

University of Texas at San Antonio (Planned - Cybersecurity Concentration)

Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology

University of Texas at San Antonio (Planned - Cybersecurity Concentration)

Certifications

Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)CompTIA A+

Experience

Infrastructure as Code

Proficient in Terraform, Ansible, and containerization with Docker and Podman. Building scalable, version-controlled infrastructure.

Cybersecurity Focus

Pursuing advanced degrees in cybersecurity with hands-on experience in secure system design and threat mitigation.

Cloud & Orchestration

Kubernetes expertise with focus on container orchestration, service mesh, and cloud-native architectures.

Linux Systems

Deep Linux expertise with RHCSA certification. Specializing in system automation, performance tuning, and security hardening.

Personal Projects

Infrastructure Automation Suite

Comprehensive Terraform and Ansible playbooks for reproducible Linux environments. Includes automated security hardening and monitoring setup.

TerraformAnsibleLinux

Home Lab ELK Stack

Self-managed ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) stack deployed and orchestrated through Kubernetes in my home lab environment for log aggregation and analysis.

KubernetesELK StackHome Lab

Security Automation Tools

Python-based security scanning and compliance automation tools. Integrates with CI/CD pipelines for continuous security assessment.

PythonSecurityCI/CD

Technical Documentation

Comprehensive technical documentation and tutorials covering DevOps best practices, Linux system administration, and cybersecurity implementations.

DocumentationTutorialsBest Practices

Let's Connect

I'm always interested in discussing DevOps challenges, cybersecurity trends, and opportunities to collaborate on innovative infrastructure projects. Whether you're looking for technical expertise or want to explore new ideas, I'd love to hear from you.