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Springfield, MO, US

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

• Performing operational technology (OT) network and security architecture and engineering services, with an emphasis on NERC CIP security standards and protection of the bulk electric system (BES), on behalf of SSI.
• Architecting INSM implementation for medium-impact BES sites to meet future CIP-015 mandates
• Architected implementation of centralized IDS and authentication for remote access to low-impact BES sites to meet upcoming CIP-003-9 and CIP-003-11 mandates
• Implemented modernized IDS in medium-impact BES sites, improving CIP-005 and CIP-007 posture
• Re-engineered L2L VPNs with private circuits, improving comms between low-impact remote operation control centers and generation sites
• Re-engineered and consolidated network security appliances at thermal generation sites, improving security and high availability

Springfield, Missouri, United States

• Launched and expanded a digital publishing and e-commerce business.
• Reduced business risk and safeguarded assets through robust practices and policies in copyright, data protection, privacy, and cybersecurity aligned with ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements including DMCA.
• Developed user-centric websites, customizing solutions with PHP, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.
• Architected reliable web infrastructures, including hosting, DNS, CDNs, Databases, and DR.
• Implemented and maintained WAFs, encryption, certificates, system hardening, access control, and logging.
• Implemented project management and collaboration systems to boost business efficiency.

Springfield, Missouri, United States

• Specialized in the comprehensive design, implementation, and fortification of all IT & OT infrastructure within departments of Corporate, Power Generation, Transmission, Water, Gas, & Transit. Networks consisted of.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams including Physical Security, Cybersecurity, Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Executive Leadership, and our regulatory Regional Entity (MRO) and Regional Transmission.
• Rearchitected and upgraded all network security, networking, and virtualization systems in the EMS medium-impact NERC CIP regulated environments, maintaining compliance with NERC CIP standards CIP-002 through CIP-014.
• Overhauled plant and substation ICS security and networking, supporting new NERC CIP mandates.
• Participated in strict patch evaluation, approval, and application processes.
• Owned and performed diagram review and management for BES cyber system infrastructure.

Springfield, Missouri, United States

• Built out new IAM infrastructure for Transmission SCADA networks using CIS Benchmarks
• Implemented Syslog infrastructure for Transmission department use within SCADA networks
• Implemented endpoint protection software for Electric Generation ICS networks
• Participated in CIP incident response exercises for server systems
• Implemented and trained staff on 365 Governance and Compliance system
• Implemented managed device encryption for all end user devices

Springfield, Missouri, United States

• Spearheaded the implementation, fortification, and maintenance of IT & OT infrastructure across 100+ city properties, including key departments of City Government, Police, Fire, 911 Emergency Communication, Public.
• Implemented and adhered to HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST CSF, CISA & DISA guidelines and mandates
• Audited and optimized infrastructure systems against DISA STIGs and CIS Benchmarks
• Managed the 365 Governance and Compliance system
• Implemented & managed network and host firewalls
• Implemented & managed IDS/IPS systems

Springfield, Missouri, United States

• Led critical projects including software/hardware migrations, system upgrades, system fortification, and network design and implementation across a diverse range of client IT infrastructures including, but not limited.
• Server management including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Radius, Exchange, and various LOB apps
• Windows Server both physical and Microsoft HyperV and VMware virtual
• L2 & L3 switches and access points including HP Procurve, Dell PowerConnect, 3Com, Dlink, TPLink, Ubiquiti, and Netgear
• Networking security devices including Cisco ASA, Sophos UTM, FortiGate, SonicWall, and PfSense
• Intrusion detection (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) including Snort

Springfield, Missouri, United States

• Implemented and supported client front and back end IT infrastructures including, but not limited to, Windows and Linux endpoints, Cisco, HP, and Dell networking, Dell and EMC SAN storage, and VMware virtualization.
• Implemented and maintained backup and disaster recovery systems.
• Completed projects including, but not limited to, software and hardware migrations, systems upgrades, and network design and implementation.