Information Security Manager

• Oct 2019 - Present

-Responsible for managing and leading operational security efforts in addition to professional and managed services-Advises company leadership on issues concerning information security, specifically in areas of governance, risk, and compliance-Develops and conducts security awareness, training, and education program-Assisted with the successful completion of company's first SOC2 attestation along with legal and operations teams-Mentors and develops security analysts as well as network operations center engineers Show less

SOC Analyst II

• Apr 2019 - Oct 2019

Information Security Specialist

• Mar 2018 - Apr 2019

• Provided oversight of policy and rule adds/changes/deletes of all InfoSec technologies acrossinternational geographies to include: endpoint and server AV, advanced threat protection, firewalls and IDS, Azure/O365 security, vulnerability management, and mobile device management• Managed specific InfoSec solutions such as network access control, vulnerability scanning,reputation awareness, and SIEM management and monitoring• Other duties included threat intelligence review, monitoring and analysis of IS-related events,assisting with customer audits and RFP, and developing and delivering corporate InfoSecawareness training• Lead and managed offshore SOC analyst team providing monitoring services to business unitsalong with geographically dispersed data centers. Show less

Network Security Analyst

• Sep 2016 - Feb 2018

• Monitored and analyzed log events generated from a variety of platforms including SEIM applications, IDS/IPS, Firewalls, WAFs, AntiVirus and application logs to investigate and determine if risk is present based on alerts• Reviewed threat intelligence reports and feeds, make recommendations for profile or toolset changes based on reviews• Performed actions required for and develops reports for escalation of security events or investigations while participating in incident response activities with appropriate teams• Lead Tier 1 analyst team ensuring 24x7 coverage utilizing a global team, resolving local HR administrative issues such as scheduling, resource deconfliction, and training, and serving as the local point of contact for the MDR practice Show less

Instructor/Online Learning Coordinator

• Jan 2014 - Sep 2016

• Promoted and maintained a positive learning environment ensuring that instruction is supported by real world experience and is relevant to students’ career goals. • Advised students within the Network Administration program to ensure successful matriculation through the course of study. • Supported administration by performing tasks such as presenting faculty in-service training, providing onsite technical support, and reaching out to at-risk students to aid in retention. • Facilitated the success of students who elect to engage in online learning by providing guidance and support, coordinating between campus-based staff, the Miller-Motte College Online staff and the Delta Campus Resource Center staff Show less

Information Technology Manager

• Sep 2010 - Jan 2014

• Established Beach Oil Company's organic IT support program replacing previous outside vendor support. • Manage enterprise network supporting retail and wholesale divisions of major locally owned petroleum distributor connected to the main office via VPN over public WAN- with no significant breaches in network security. • Support, manage, and ensure operating capability of LAN and WAN networks (wireless and wired) emphasizing maximum uptime. Networks consist of a mixture of traditional PC’s and various network attached devices. • Manage telecommunication assets throughout the company to include VolP systems, traditional telephony, and wireless phones. • Manage, direct, and supervise the workflow of internal IT staff and outside vendor support. • Responsible for all purchasing and vendor management related to IT operations Show less

Petroleum Laboratory Specialist

• Feb 2005 - Feb 2010

• Served as a laboratory specialist for bulk petroleum distribution unit • Administered quality surveillance program for up to 12 fuel system supply points with a combined capacity of over 1.2 million gallons • Supervised or conducted laboratory tests on petroleum, oil and lubricant products in accordance with ASTM test procedures and various military specifications • Cross trained into petroleum supply specialist, communications specialist, information management officer and unit operations job fields to become a dynamic force multiplier Also selected to be a Fuel Handler's Certification Course Instructor, instructing fuel handlers in areas such as general petroleum safety and fuel contamination. Also instructed in field methods for quality surveillance on military petroleum products Show less