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Bolingbrook, Il, Us

Strategic Security Leadership: provides strategic vision and leadership across teams dedicated to safeguarding the organization's information assets.Comprehensive Security Program: developed and maintain an enterprise-wide security program that ensures the protection of valuable information.Proactive Risk Management: identified and addressed potential cybersecurity risks before they impact the organization's IT environment.Alignment with Business Goals: Ensuring that security efforts align with business objectives, availability, integrity, and confidentiality of systems and products.Effective Security Strategy: Developing and implementing a comprehensive security strategy, collaborating with other stakeholders to ensure adequate security solutions.Enforcement of Policies: Administering and monitoring security policies to maintain a secure computing environment.Security Architecture Implementation: Collaborating with architects to implement security solutions across IT systems while meeting business objectives and regulatory requirements.Policy Documentation: Created and maintained up-to-date security policies and procedures.Risk Management and Compliance: Implemented best practices and compliance requirements such as HIPAA, PCI, FISMA, SOX, and risk management frameworks like NIST CSF, CRISC, and RIMS.Championing Innovation: Researched and advocated for new technologies and security products that align with security needs.Threat Analysis and Assessment: Regularly evaluated emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks and communicating them effectively.Testing and Evaluation: Periodically tested and evaluated security controls and techniques to ensure policy compliance.Training and Communication: Developed a comprehensive information security training program and ensuring effective communication of security policies.Risk Reporting: Provided Management with insightful risk assessments and security briefings.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

As a cloud security professional, I leverage a broad spectrum of skills, ranging from security norms to risk management, architecture, and compliance. My role revolves around creating and updating the standards and best practices for cloud security, participating in working groups for security policy customization and transforming complex security requirements into usable guidance.Possessing a knack for effective communication, I simplify the complexity of security risks and solutions for a variety of stakeholders, from business executives to technical personnel. I take pride in leading multidisciplinary teams and influencing cybersecurity control implementation. I also lend my security architecture expertise to various teams, aiding them in development, technology, and business-related concerns.I am adept at establishing key risk indicators to evaluate the security of cloud systems, strongly advocating for the automation of security control checks and validations. I am also a mentor, imparting security best practices to technically proficient teams and playing a pivotal role in the successful execution of Equifax's cybersecurity strategy.Keeping pace with the evolving industry, I continuously update my knowledge on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and control methods. I hold a robust background in secure software engineering, encryption technologies, audit controls, distributed architectures, and cloud security controls, with practical experience in Google Cloud, AWS, and Azure.Proficient in articulating threats and engineering solutions, I work closely with technical teams. I excel in automation and scripting of routine tasks via Python, bash, or similar tools. My familiarity with compliance and security standards like SOX, NIST, CIS, ISO 27001/2, and PCI DSS is extensive, and I have a sound understanding of various security controls and technologies, including SIEM, DLP, WAF, IPS, and firewalls.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Experience with and a strong foundational understanding of secure software engineering principles, encryption technologies, audit controls, distributed architectures, cloud security controls, and/or security architecture.Experience with any cloud service offerings (Google, AWS , Azure) and related security controls.Experience working closely with technical teams to clearly communicate threats and architect solutions.Able to automate/script daily tasks through Python, bash, or equivalentWell versed in compliance and security standards and guidelines including: SOX, NIST, CIS, ISO 27001/2, PCI DSS.Proven understanding of security controls and technologies including SIEM, DLP, WAF, IPS, and firewalls.Develop and revise cloud security standards as well as best practices documentationParticipate in working groups that tailor the company’s security policies and standards for use in cloud environmentsTranslate security and technical requirements into actionable guidance.Communicate security risks and solutions to different audiences ranging from business leaders to engineers.Lead and influence multi-disciplinary teams in implementing and operating cyber security controlsProvide security architecture and engineering consulting to development, technology, and business teams.Develop key risk indicators which can demonstrably measure the security posture of cloud systemsRecommend automation of the implementation and validation of security controls to ensure teams meet Equifax’s security requirements.Champion security best practices to highly technical teams as well as mentor team members and those in other technical roles who are critical to the successful delivery of Equifax’s cybersecurity strategy.Stay current on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and controls..

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

* Assist in maintaining ISO27001 compliance. * Manage backup systems and technologies. * Provide support to Developers, Application Engineers, DBA’s, and Security Analysts as needed. *Patch and Upgrade servers and operating systems.* Disaster recovery testing and planning.* Maintaining Storage infrastructure. * Working with monitoring and error detection systems.* Configuration and deploy of servers for multiple environments and applications.

Chicago, Il, Us

Bangalore, Karnataka, In

Greenbelt, Md, Us

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

Unix and Linux administration

Windsor, Berkshire, Gb

Successfully managed the overall operations of a high-profile IHG property, ensuring optimal guest satisfaction, revenue generation, and profitability.Led a dedicated team of 40+ employees, fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and exceptional customer service.Developed and implemented strategic plans, marketing initiatives, and sales strategies to maximize hotel revenue and market share.Maintained a strong focus on quality assurance, ensuring compliance with IHG brand standards and delivering memorable guest experiences.Effectively managed the hotel's budget, P&L statements, and financial performance, consistently achieving and exceeding revenue and profit targets.Actively monitored industry trends, competitors, and guest feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and implement necessary changes.Fostered strong relationships with key stakeholders, including IHG corporate representatives, vendors, and local community partners.Received recognition from Trip Advisor as the "Best in Class" based on outstanding guest reviews and ratings.Certified in CAN DO Operation

Master'S Degree, Computer/Information Technology Administration And Management

Bachelor'S Degree Computer Science, Mathematics And Computer Science