Sr. Information Security Analyst

• May 2022 - Present

Data Protection Senior Engineer

• Feb 2022 - May 2022

SummaryThe Sr Data Protection Operations Engineer is part of a team that is responsible for prevention of data leaks through real time monitoring, detection and analysis of events in a multi-platform environment, including using troubleshooting tools to analyze, correlate and respond to cyber threats, writing scripts to aid in quick analysis and response, and responding to security events . The position is also responsible for developing, building, configuring and maintaining systems and controls to protect information in accordance with all data protection requirements. This role will maintain awareness of protective capabilities inherent in standard enterprise platforms and consult with peer Tech Engineers to raise awareness.ResponsibilitiesPerform all responsibilities in accordance with BECU Competencies, compliance, regulatory and Information Protection requirements.For vendor solutions, lead the design, implementation, optimization, and delivery of critical patterns that manage and govern data protection usage across the organization in accordance with BECU’s risk tolerance to protect sensitive information.Administer, maintain, monitor, document, and recover systems and tools used to find, track and monitor sensitive information ensuring that information is protected while maintaining a positive, low-friction user experience.Identify, leverage, and successfully evangelize opportunities to improve data privacy practices and team productivity.Perform qualitative and quantitative risk analysis based on the value of the asset, current threat landscape, and controls in place.Support incident investigation and response by ensuring that alerts are directed to the SOC as appropriate.Consult with Tech partners on possible controls and configurations within the approved technology stack to protect sensitive information. Show less

Cyber Platform Security Engineer

• Sep 2021 - Feb 2022

The Cybersecurity Engineer is involved in the full security life cycle in a multi-platform environment. This role will assist in maintaining an efficient and secure enterprise infrastructure that offers secure and uninterrupted service for our customers. The Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and sustaining risk appropriate solutions in response to business requirements in all compute and storage platforms in a highly complex environment. This position will support and use a portfolio of hardware and software solutions that provide cyber defenses across the entire spectrum of the cyber attack chain from data and identity to enabling disaster recovery. This role is central to the efficient and effective use of platform security solutions; including mobile, cloud, and BECU-hosted environments with the overall goal of enhancing and maturing BECU’s cybersecurity maturity. Show less

Information Security Engineer at BECU

• Aug 2016 - Sep 2021

The Information Security Technology Engineer is involved in the full security life cycle in a multi-platform environment. This person will assist in maintaining an efficient and secure enterprise infrastructure that offers uninterrupted service for our customers. The Information Security Engineer is responsible for designing, engineering and implementing risk appropriate solutions in response to business requirements as well as communicating expectations and working with vendors to meet project budgets and deadlines. This person will participate as an effective member of a passionate, highly skilled, collaborative team that supports BECU’s information protection policies and meets all relevant compliance requirements. Show less

IT System Administrator

• Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

RESPONSIBILITIES • Proactively monitor and diagnosis server hardware and windows operating system problems.• Coordinate installation of new hardware/software: install, test and monitor the operation of computer hardware and software, configure hardware and software to meet departments’ needs.• Coordinate the installation of virtual instances via cloud or other provider “click and build” type of portals: install, test and monitor the operation of virtual server and software instances, configure the virtual instances to meet departments’ needs.• Ensure the reliability and consistency of each server through server configuration and maintenance, including the application of security patches and virus pattern updates. • Manage and complete the daily processing responsibilities to ensure the quality, accuracy and integrity of information and systems.• Oversee the change management process and guidelines. Mentor other IT staff on the value of change management.• Create and maintain documentation (procedures, system diagrams, checklists, etc.) to ensure systems are reliable and processes are completed accurately and timely. • Assist and support disaster recovery practices and business continuity planning and testing.• Oversee the management and support of the data centers, which includes; racking and cabling of IT equipment, responding to facility equipment alerts and maintaining physical security of the data center by limiting access to those authorized personnel with proper identification• Provide training for back-up personnel, other IT staff, BSAs and/or business units on IT Operations applications and processes. • Triage security related alerts in a timely manner including escalation to the Security team when required. Show less

IT System Administrator

• Jul 2011 - Aug 2015

- Responsible for the maintenance of 22 stores and the Corporate Office's computers, laptops, networks, servers, backup devices, network devices, wireless connectivity, and peripheral devices. - Planning and delivering desk side support services, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, customer assistance, and training in response to customer needs. - Maintain high standards for IT operations for technologies which include VMware, Citrix, Microsoft server software, desktop operating systems, Microsoft Office suite, virus protection, disaster recovery processes, network hardware, and many types of peripheral devices. - Evaluating the impact of technological changes on customer operations. - Validating and standardizing problem resolutions for inclusion in a technical support database. - Recommending new technologies, tools, or policies to help employees meet their business goals. - Resolving interoperability issues between desktop workstations and software, applications, security configurations, and peripheral equipment. - To be involved in planning, developing, and rolling out major IT projects to our corporate office and retail stores. - I have built and designed standards for the majority of our IT infrastructure at Rosauers. - Establish standards in multiple tech areas. Set precedents for current and future store infrastructure so that later applications are more streamlined and consistent. Show less

IT Support Specialist

• May 2007 - Jul 2011

- Responsible for the maintenance of the Corporate and Warehouse server and desktop equipment, software, and troubleshooting services for 250 users. - Maintain high standards for IT operations for technologies which include VMware, Citrix, Microsoft server software, desktop operating systems, Microsoft Office suite, virus protection, disaster recovery processes, network hardware, and many types of peripheral devices. - Detail documentation on resolutions for many varied technical issues and to update the help desk database Show less