OBJECTIVE

• I have over two decades of experience in building, leading, and mentoring teams across a wide spectrum of technology disciplines.
• Over 10 years of that experience has involved leading initiatives across multiple security domains including access control, network security, disaster recovery, security architecture, cryptography, physical security, change management, supply chain, risk management, vulnerability management, policy creation, incident response, governance, software review, project management, and regulatory compliance.
• If hired by your company, I can architect and champion business/regulatory aligned security initiatives that contribute to building out a more effective and efficient security program for your organization.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Leadership
• Critical Thinking
• ISO 270001
• SIEM
• ISACA COBIT
• ISACA BMIS
• HIPAA
• HackRF One
• Hak5 WiFi Pineapple
• PKI
• IEC 62443
• NIST SP
• NIST SP
• NIST CSF
• NIST SP
• NIST SP
• MITRE ATT&CK
• Cyber Kill Chain
• CIS Controls
• NetScout OptiView
• NetScout TruView
• Volatility
• Ollydbg
• MDM
• Project Management
• Incident Response
• Autopsy / Sleuth Kit
• Bluecoat ProxySG
• MS Azure
• MS Windows
• Kali Linux
• Ubuntu Linux
• Cisco ASA
• Cisco ESA
• Cisco WSA
• Cisco Wireless
• Cisco AMP
• Cisco Umbrella
• Cisco Switches/Routers
• Cisco AnyConnect
• Palo Alto Firewalls
• Palo Alto Panorama
• Risk Management
• SolarWinds
• Splunk Enterprise
• Splunk Security Essentials
• MS SCCM
• Symantec Endpoint
• MS Visio
• MS SQL Server
• VMware vSphere
• Python
• Juniper Switches
• Tenable.SC
• Tenable Nessus
• Rapid7 Metasploit
• Access Data FTK
• Burp Suite
• Nmap
• Imperva WAF
• TCP/IP
• Varonis DatAdvantage
• Trend Micro TippingPoint
• Cryptography
• Wireshark
• WaterISAC
• MS - ISAC
• ISSA Birmingham
• ISACA Birmingham
• InfraGard Birmingham
• GIAC Advisory Board
• Codecademy
• Hack the Box
• TryHackMe
• Antisyphon Cyber Range
• MajorleagueCyber
• Linked-in
• WGU Cybersecurity Club
• MetaCTF
• Sigma Phi Epsilon

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Supervisor (SecOps, NetOps, Data Center)

Confidential | Birmingham, Alabama

Responsibilities:

• Researching, designing, and implementing core, edge, and cloud cybersecurity controls
• Assessing and monitoring the effectiveness of security controls in both IT and OT environments
• Creating IT security policies, standards, and procedures based on regulation and strategy
• Founding of CTF Team for development and team building of security ops team
• Implementing vulnerability scanning, threat hunting, and patch management protocols
• Leading risk assessment, security monitoring, and incident response teams
• Implementing secure online payment services with proxy/WAF technologies
• Implementing Anti - SPAM, DKIM, DMARC, SPF, Web Content Proxies, DLP, CASB
• Designing and implementing secure enterprise architecture (CCX, SAP, UCM, KRONOS)
• Implementing cloud information governance, cloud visibility, and DLP initiatives
• Developing organizational-wide IT security awareness training programs
• Managing concurrent, complex, cross-department projects and initiatives
• Modeling frameworks - TOGAF, Zachman, COBIT, SP, ISO27001, MITRE ATT&CK, RMF, CSF
• Maintaining technical and soft skills through continuous personal development and education
• Recruiting security ops, network ops, server support, and storage support teams
• Initiating and leading "Lunch and Learn" cross functional training and development sessions
• Designing, Implementing, and testing DR protocols for critical business systems and infrastructure
• Maintaining and nurturing relationships with clients, vendors, management, and board members
• Managing physical security solutions such as video surveillance systems and PIV card access
• Managing distributed security and infrastructure controls in both industrial and office enviro.
• Implementing micro-segmentation and zoning of network subnets using next gen firewalls.
• Leveraging vulnerability scanning, intelligence feeds, TTPs, and KRIs, to build attack trees
• Producing intuitive meaningful dashboards, analytics, correlation rules, and alerts for SIEM
• Leveraging MSPs, IPSs, NAC, firewalls, MFA, XDR, for true security in depth
• Management of secure web gateways and implementation of secure DNSSEC
• Supporting third party penetration testing - validating results and implementing remediations

Supervisor (Data Center, NetOps, Desktop Support & Help Desk)

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Advising / advocating on build and construction efforts for IT - TIA 568, TIA 568.1, TIA 569, etc.
• Researching, designing, and implementing cloud-based and premise compute platforms.
• Managing, configuring, and monitoring core/distribution network appliances.
• Establishing and managing WAN circuit and internet service contracts with tier1 providers.
• Writing RFP’s, RFI’s, RFQ’s, and competitive purchasing bids.
• Planning and management of data center re-design construction project.
• Providing GRC recommendations and serving as GRC committee SME.

Supervisor (Data Center, Desktop Support, & Help Desk)

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Establishing performance-based metrics and IT service management strategies.
• Implementing deployment, cloning, and configuration management procedures.
• Creating IT standardization policies and coordinating contract/purchasing mechanisms.
• Supervising, coaching, reviewing, and hiring Data Center, Desktop, and Help Desk staff.

Supervisor (Data Center)

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Researching, designing, and implementing Data Center compute and storage solutions.
• Monitoring application and service performance.
• Establishing change management procedures and approving configuration baselines.
• Managing and maintaining enterprise SAN storage arrays.
• Managing and maintaining rack mount servers and converged chassis-based compute.
• Maintaining Tier 3 data center UPS, HVAC, and fire suppression systems
• Collaborated with peers for technology road mapping of holistic integrated architectures.
• Creating policies, standards, and procedures based on regulation and strategy.
• Supervising, coaching, reviewing, and hiring Data Center support staff.

Sr. Systems Administrator

Confidential | Birmingham, Alabama

Responsibilities:

• Researching, designing, and implementing disaster recovery solutions
• Designing and implementing enterprise architecture (VOIP, GL/AP, CRM, SHRM)
• Maintaining and nurturing relationships with clients, vendors, and c-suite
• Implementing perimeter segmentation and zoning using firewalls.
• Implementing, configuring, monitoring, and maintaining end point protection platforms.
• Managing SaaS based internet content filtering proxies.
• Implementing secure access services with reverse proxy/WAF technologies.
• Migrating, monitoring, and maintaining email transport and mailbox services.
• Implementing, configuring, monitoring, and maintaining access, distribution, and core switches.
• Installing, managing, and maintaining rack mount server platforms.
• Installing, managing, and maintaining enterprise SAN/NAS storage arrays.
• Participating in risk assessment, threat modelling, and incident response teams.
• Provisioning and managing DIA circuits and WAN circuits.

Network Installation Lead

Confidential | Tempe, Arizona

Responsibilities:

• Providing leadership for small projectized team of network technicians.
• Configuring and installing updated network switching and routing appliances.
• Documenting and organizing IDF/ MDF network cabling.
• Coordinating deliverables and schedule variances with project manager.
• Configuring and installing internet cache engines/proxies.
• Supervision of media testing and certification sub-contractor.
• Validating CAT5/fiber certification reports.

Software Implementation Manager

Confidential | Birmingham, Alabama

Responsibilities:

• Leading team of installation/integration road-warriors (90%)
• Installing, integrating, and configuring remittance and check processing services.
• Installing, configuring, and testing database servers.
• Installing, configuring, and testing of Windows application, web, and file servers.
• Installing and configuring Windows desktop clients.
• Installing and configuring rack mount server hardware.
• Installing and configuring enterprise server backup solutions.
• Installing and configuring WORM archiving solutions.
• Installing, integrating, and configuring online payment processing solutions.
• Supporting, testing, and QA of software build updates.

PC Banking Support Analyst

Confidential | Birmingham, Alabama

Responsibilities:

• Providing helpdesk support for online banking platform.
• Supporting, testing, and QA of online banking platform updates.
• Providing access control and credential management.