Jorge Zepeda
IT Support Specialist focused on system administration, networking, and cybersecurity labs.

I build and document hands-on projects to strengthen real-world skills in Windows Server, Active Directory, and networked environments.

About

I’m an IT Support Specialist based in San Diego, focusing on system administration, networking, and cybersecurity. I use home labs and real-world style projects to practice skills like Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, virtualization, and security tools.

Labs & Projects

Each project links to a GitHub repo with steps, screenshots, and notes.

Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) Lab

Installed and configured AD DS on Windows Server 2019, created the jzdomain.local domain, configured DNS, and promoted the server to a Domain Controller. Includes step-by-step screenshots and verification.

Windows Server Active Directory DNS System Admin

Wazuh SIEM Home Lab (coming soon)

Planned lab where I deploy a Wazuh SIEM server on Linux, connect Windows endpoints, and create alert rules to monitor security events.

SIEM Linux Security

Block USB Drives with Group Policy

A Group Policy Object (GPO) designed to block all USB storage devices on domain-joined systems to reduce data exfiltration risks.

GPO Hardening Security

Remote Desktop Access GPO

A GPO configuration project to securely enable Remote Desktop Protocol access for authorized admin groups and authenticated domain devices.

GPO RDP Admin

Firewall Configuration & Hardening (coming soon)

A Windows firewall hardening project focusing on creating inbound/outbound rules, securing management ports, and documenting best practices.

Firewall Security Hardening

Certifications