Nicholas Rutzen

Cloud Security Engineer at Revantage, A Blackstone Company
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Clarendon Hills, Illinois, United States, US
Languages
  • Japanese -

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Credentials

  • Network+
    CompTIA
    Nov, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Microsoft Project Pro 2011/2013
    Microsoft

Experience

    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Cloud Security Engineer
      • Apr 2021 - Present

    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Cyber Threat Analyst
      • Feb 2017 - Mar 2021

      -Designed, implemented, and administered two SIEM platforms (LogRhythm and Elastic) collecting over 10k mps -Implemented and administered one primary (Tanium) and two incident-scoped EDR solutions (Carbon Black & Crowdstrike Falcon) encompassing over 7000 devices -Assisted the FBI and Secret Service in multiple investigations -Performed as lead investigator on over 200 investigations; managing internal and external teams to drive investigations to closure while creating post-incident… Show more -Designed, implemented, and administered two SIEM platforms (LogRhythm and Elastic) collecting over 10k mps -Implemented and administered one primary (Tanium) and two incident-scoped EDR solutions (Carbon Black & Crowdstrike Falcon) encompassing over 7000 devices -Assisted the FBI and Secret Service in multiple investigations -Performed as lead investigator on over 200 investigations; managing internal and external teams to drive investigations to closure while creating post-incident remediation plans to address findings. -Performed all threat hunting activities, the findings of which represent over half of all notable investigations for the company -Assisted in the rollout and configuration of our vulnerability scanner (Nexpose) and advised on remediation of discovered vulnerabilities -Performed evidence collection and remediation necessary to ensure audit compliance of SOC2, HITRUST and SOX404 -Designed and implemented a log collection layer abstracted from the SIEM to avoid vendor lock-in and ensure efficient and robust logging -Designed and documented the majority of runbooks, cyber security incident response plans, and security analyst training materials -Configured and installed Radware DefencePros, Alteon SSL Decryptors, and Bypass Switches. -Adjusted Palo Alto and Checkpoint firewall rules to reduce attack surface and mitigate the risk of data exfiltration Show less -Designed, implemented, and administered two SIEM platforms (LogRhythm and Elastic) collecting over 10k mps -Implemented and administered one primary (Tanium) and two incident-scoped EDR solutions (Carbon Black & Crowdstrike Falcon) encompassing over 7000 devices -Assisted the FBI and Secret Service in multiple investigations -Performed as lead investigator on over 200 investigations; managing internal and external teams to drive investigations to closure while creating post-incident… Show more -Designed, implemented, and administered two SIEM platforms (LogRhythm and Elastic) collecting over 10k mps -Implemented and administered one primary (Tanium) and two incident-scoped EDR solutions (Carbon Black & Crowdstrike Falcon) encompassing over 7000 devices -Assisted the FBI and Secret Service in multiple investigations -Performed as lead investigator on over 200 investigations; managing internal and external teams to drive investigations to closure while creating post-incident remediation plans to address findings. -Performed all threat hunting activities, the findings of which represent over half of all notable investigations for the company -Assisted in the rollout and configuration of our vulnerability scanner (Nexpose) and advised on remediation of discovered vulnerabilities -Performed evidence collection and remediation necessary to ensure audit compliance of SOC2, HITRUST and SOX404 -Designed and implemented a log collection layer abstracted from the SIEM to avoid vendor lock-in and ensure efficient and robust logging -Designed and documented the majority of runbooks, cyber security incident response plans, and security analyst training materials -Configured and installed Radware DefencePros, Alteon SSL Decryptors, and Bypass Switches. -Adjusted Palo Alto and Checkpoint firewall rules to reduce attack surface and mitigate the risk of data exfiltration Show less

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Engineering Project Manager
      • Jan 2016 - May 2016

      -Managed a technical team developing a system of mesh-connected devices for a healthcare industry startup -Implemented startup company’s first project management system using Liquid Planner -Sourced and managed external contractors to overcome new company resource constraints -Managed a technical team developing a system of mesh-connected devices for a healthcare industry startup -Implemented startup company’s first project management system using Liquid Planner -Sourced and managed external contractors to overcome new company resource constraints

    • United States
    • Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Engineering Project Manager
      • Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

      New Product Development - Managed projects from concept through PCBA design, SW development, and injection mold tooling to market release; representing over $2M in revenue in the first year - Designed and developed database backed Change Management system - Coordinated nation-wide pilot launch of new data management system New Product Development - Managed projects from concept through PCBA design, SW development, and injection mold tooling to market release; representing over $2M in revenue in the first year - Designed and developed database backed Change Management system - Coordinated nation-wide pilot launch of new data management system

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Lab Technician
      • Oct 2013 - Dec 2013

      - Assisted with 3D modelling, 3D printing, and electronics projects - Performed maintenance on the lab's 3D printers - Taught workshops on micro-controllers and basic circuitry - Assisted with 3D modelling, 3D printing, and electronics projects - Performed maintenance on the lab's 3D printers - Taught workshops on micro-controllers and basic circuitry

    • Germany
    • Software Development
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Electronic Services Department Intern
      • May 2013 - Aug 2013

      - Developed process tutorials for the Electronic Services department, including detailed work instructions for the newly introduced ERP system (SAP) and a MS Access program (REMAS) - Established material processes in the electronics-remanufacturing workshop - Assisted in the workshop layout design to improve material flow - Worked in a team to develop communications materials for Ronald McDonald House Charity activities - Utilized Excel VBA to develop custom macros and applications… Show more - Developed process tutorials for the Electronic Services department, including detailed work instructions for the newly introduced ERP system (SAP) and a MS Access program (REMAS) - Established material processes in the electronics-remanufacturing workshop - Assisted in the workshop layout design to improve material flow - Worked in a team to develop communications materials for Ronald McDonald House Charity activities - Utilized Excel VBA to develop custom macros and applications resulting in increased efficiency of workflows and a reduction in user error. Show less - Developed process tutorials for the Electronic Services department, including detailed work instructions for the newly introduced ERP system (SAP) and a MS Access program (REMAS) - Established material processes in the electronics-remanufacturing workshop - Assisted in the workshop layout design to improve material flow - Worked in a team to develop communications materials for Ronald McDonald House Charity activities - Utilized Excel VBA to develop custom macros and applications… Show more - Developed process tutorials for the Electronic Services department, including detailed work instructions for the newly introduced ERP system (SAP) and a MS Access program (REMAS) - Established material processes in the electronics-remanufacturing workshop - Assisted in the workshop layout design to improve material flow - Worked in a team to develop communications materials for Ronald McDonald House Charity activities - Utilized Excel VBA to develop custom macros and applications resulting in increased efficiency of workflows and a reduction in user error. Show less

    • Canada
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • ICX Team Leader
      • 2012 - 2013

    • General Manager
      • May 2010 - Jun 2012

      A company focused in the manufacture, repair, and upgrade of personal computers. A company focused in the manufacture, repair, and upgrade of personal computers.

Education

  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management, General
    2009 - 2013
  • Keio University
    Study Abroad Program
    2011 - 2012

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