IT Manager & Security Officer
I build infrastructure for the future.
IT Manager & Security Officer at PS Imports. 70+ stores across Puerto Rico and Florida.
- Store networks
- Security
- Automation
70+
Stores in PR & FL
~118
Devices managed
2
Certifications Network+ · ISC2 CC
About
I work in IT infrastructure and security. I currently lead IT and security at PS Imports, a multi-brand retail operation with more than 70 stores across Puerto Rico and Florida.
Most of what I know about networking I learned by solving real problems in those stores. I care about building secure, reliable and scalable infrastructure that supports business growth, and about automating repetitive work so time goes where it matters.
I hold CompTIA Network+ and ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity. I am working toward Security+, CySA+ and PenTest+.
- Location
- Bayamón, Puerto Rico
- Current role
- IT Manager & Security Officer, PS Imports Inc.
- tech@xadiervega.com
- Education
- BBA, Magna Cum Laude, Universidad Ana G. Méndez, May 2026
Skills
Networking7
Network design · Network administration · Switches · WAN · VPN · WiFi · Firewalls
Security4
Cybersecurity · Network security · SSO · Handling sensitive information
Systems & cloud8
Windows Server · Linux Server · Microsoft SQL Server · Windows 365 · Google Cloud Platform · AWS · Azure DevOps Server · RMM
Automation & development5
Python · Visual Basic · Web development · CSS · Software testing
Management5
IT service management · Project management · Training · Team leadership · Mentoring
What I do
Infrastructure & networking
Store networks, WiFi and cabling, firewalls, VPN and virtualization with Proxmox.
Cybersecurity
Firewall audits, hardening, cameras, access control and SSO.
Automation & development
Scripts, integrations and internal apps that remove manual work.
Experience
PS Imports Inc.
Toa Baja, PR · Hybrid
IT Manager & Security Officer
Mar 2026 – present
- Lead technology infrastructure and security for a multi-brand retail operation with 70+ stores across Puerto Rico and Florida.
- Define and review security controls: firewalls, access, cameras and physical access control.
- Coordinate IT rollouts for new stores with vendors and operations teams.
Universidad Ana G. Méndez
Puerto Rico
BBA, Magna Cum Laude
Jan 2023 – May 2026
Earlier roles
PS Imports Inc.
Toa Baja, PR · Hybrid
IT Specialist
Mar 2025 – Mar 2026
- Managed networks, firewalls, VPN and WiFi across stores and offices.
- Supported and maintained 100+ devices, servers and virtualized environments.
- Wrote scripts and internal tools to automate repetitive tasks.
MCS Puerto Rico
Hato Rey, PR · Hybrid
Help Desk Specialist
Nov 2024 – Mar 2025
- Remote and on-site technical support for users.
- Supported day-to-day infrastructure operations.
Tech Source
San Juan, PR · Hybrid
IT Help Desk Technician
Jan 2024 – Dec 2024
- Hardware and software support.
- Device diagnostics and repair.
Certifications
CompTIA
CompTIA Network+ ce (N10-009)
Active
Earned Oct 2025 · expires Oct 2028
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ISC2
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
Active
Earned Apr 2024 · expires Apr 2027
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CompTIA
CompTIA Security+
In progress
In preparation
CompTIA
CompTIA CySA+
In progress
In preparation
CompTIA
CompTIA PenTest+
In progress
In preparation
Projects
Demonstration. Not real data or brand names.
Retail
IT rollout for new stores
Setting up the technology for new stores, from the network to the register: digital menu boards, firewalls, cameras, access control and point-of-sale integration.
Stack. Networks, firewalls, WiFi, cameras, access control and point of sale
Result. The store opens with the network, the register and the sales floor already connected.
- Menu boards
- Firewalls
- Cameras
- Access control
- POS integration
Operations
Stores Hub
An operations hub for a retail chain: today's sales, who's on the register, notices and files, in one place.
Stack. Internal web app for store operations
Result. Today's sales, shifts and notices live in one place instead of separate tools.
- Sales
- Stores
- Shifts
- Notices
Menu
Menu screens
Menu boards for the sales floor. The demo shows a live screen and which displays are online.
Stack. Sales-floor displays and a status panel
Result. You can see which screen is online and which menu it is showing.
- Screens
- Menu
- Stores
ERP
Operations ERP
Expenses, purchase orders and inventory for a retail operation. The demo uses no real data and no brand names.
Stack. Internal app for expenses, purchasing and inventory
Result. Those three workflows sit in one system. The demo uses no real data and no brand names.
- Expenses
- Purchasing
- Inventory
Contact
If you want to talk about infrastructure, security or a project, reach me by email or on LinkedIn.