About
Julian Yates

Infrastructure Engineer with 25+ years of experience across Windows and Linux environments, spanning defense, healthcare, energy, and financial services. I hold an active TS/SCI clearance and have led cross-functional teams through enterprise modernization initiatives aligned with NIST 800-171 and CMMC compliance.

My work covers Windows Server platforms (NT 3.51 through 2022), Active Directory at enterprise scale, network security with Palo Alto and Cisco, and automation using Ansible and PowerShell. From private cloud architecture across multiple data centers to disaster recovery assessments for critical infrastructure, each engagement is driven by operational excellence and security integration.

I specialize in guiding organizations through complex infrastructure and security challenges -- combining deep technical expertise with a clear understanding of business objectives to deliver solutions that are reliable, compliant, and built to last.