New Year, New Skills. My 2025 was possibly my worst year ever. One of my mantras going forward is onward and upward. If you would like to join me in progressing upward, these courses are for you.

Blue Team Fusion is a set of live Blue Team courses delivered via Zoom and available remotely from anywhere. They are built for people trying to break into cybersecurity and infosec as well as seasoned professionals.

These courses do not guarantee a job. They focus on practical skills you can use day to day and communicate clearly in resumes and interviews.

Classes run Monday through Thursday in 4 hour blocks from March 9 through March 24.

Minimal requirements. Positive attitude and desire to learn. Tools and materials are provided when class starts.

For every 5 paid registrations, one free registration will be provided to someone who cannot afford it.

January only. Coupon code 2026 gets 26% off all courses.

Direct registration https://theosintion.as.me/?appointmentType=category:Blue%20Team%20Fusion

Details https://www.theosintion.com/courses/blue-team-fusion

PDF https://www.theosintion.com/s/BTF-Courses.pdf

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I have opened up time on my calendar for conversations with people interested in potential work, consulting, or collaboration.

This includes discussions around full time roles, contract or gig work, investigations, training, and thought leadership or content development.

If a conversation would be helpful, you can book time directly here.

https://calendly.com/joegray42

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I am actively looking for short term contract work and project based engagements while continuing my broader job search.

If your team needs extra hands, an external perspective, or temporary coverage, I am available to assist with work such as:

• Building or improving automation to support security and intelligence workflows
• Detection engineering, detection tuning, and detection gap analysis
• Building, auditing, or maturing Cyber Threat Intelligence and OSINT programs
• Building or auditing attack surface monitoring and threat modeling programs
• Intelligence driven investigations, including CTI, executive protection and high net worth individual support, or general OSINT investigations

These can be discrete projects, short engagements, or advisory work. I am comfortable working independently or alongside existing teams and can start immediately.

If you have a need, know a team that does, or want to explore whether I could help on a short term basis, I would welcome the conversation.

Thank you for reading and for any introductions or referrals.

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Update and thank you.

Because of the support from so many people, we were able to meet the original goal and avoid eviction. I went to court today and, as expected, was given 10 calendar days to pay the past due amount in full. About 75% of the funds have already been released, which allowed me to secure a cashier’s check, and the remainder will be released and overnighted to my landlord shortly.

Because of this community, we are able to stay in our home.

I am extending the campaign while I continue interviewing and searching for work. Unemployment benefits are running out, and donations going forward will help cover January rent and basic bills so I can stay connected, keep interviewing, and get to where I need to be.

I do have interviews scheduled and remain optimistic, but competition is stiff and many strong candidates are in the same position. I know many people cannot donate financially. Being pointed toward work, an introduction, or a role you think I could apply to would mean just as much.

I am getting interviews, but something in those conversations is not landing strongly enough to convert them into offers. If any leaders or hiring managers are willing to do a short mock interview or offer perspective, I would value that insight.

Thank you again for helping us get through the immediate crisis. I intend to pay this forward as soon as I am on my feet.

https://gofund.me/699d76e84

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Update. We have raised 78% of the goal, $6,192 of $8,000, with eviction court tomorrow. I have interviews scheduled this week and remain hopeful, but the market is competitive. I know many people cannot donate financially. Being pointed toward work, an introduction, or a role to apply to would mean just as much.

https://gofund.me/699d76e84

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I am asking for help during a difficult moment. I have been unemployed since late September and despite ongoing interviews, my family is facing eviction. Approximately $8,000 is needed to stop the eviction and cover legal fees. Any assistance or boosts are appreciated.

https://gofund.me/699d76e84

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I am urgently looking for work. My unemployment ends soon and my family is approaching eviction. With Christmas near and kids in the house, the pressure has become extremely difficult. I’ve been interviewing since September and reached multiple final rounds, but have not secured a role yet.

I have over 15 years of experience in Cyber Threat Intelligence, OSINT, Social Engineering, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Management, and detection rule development. I’ve built CTI programs, developed Python automation, improved workflows, supported investigations, and authored Practical Social Engineering. I hold a US patent for a cybersecurity reconnaissance system.

I can support Sales and Sales Engineering teams as a subject matter expert when needed, adding technical depth and threat context to customer conversations. I also write white papers, blogs, and podcast material and speak regularly on security topics. Locally, I am a USCCA certified firearms instructor.

I am open to full time roles or contract work. Referrals and introductions are deeply appreciated as Christmas approaches.

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