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Cognizant is a Fortune 200 company that helps organizations engage customers by envisioning and building better products and experiences, and transforming applications, data, and infrastructure to meet the needs of a modern enterprise.In this role, I administratively manage EDR and AV solution across a 300,000+ endpoint enterprise encompassing various servers, workstations and VMs with Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems, utilizing on premise and cloud infrastructure. Subject Matter Expert (SME) for EDR and AV solutions for Health Sciences Division (30,000+ endpoints). Proactively conduct semi-annual security assessments and coordinate with various technical teams and Business Units (BU) to facilitate security remediation in accordance with formal change requests and maintenance schedules. Significantly modernize the corporate security posture by developing, maintaining and implementing numerous corporate security policies and procedures, leading to improved security compliance across the organization. Accurately and consistently report Endpoint Security compliance metrics to Cognizant Board of Directors (BOD). Conduct bi-weekly project management meetings, utilizing sprint methodology to drive success of team projects.

Cognizant is a Fortune 200 company that helps organizations engage customers by envisioning and building better products and experiences, and transforming applications, data, and infrastructure to meet the needs of a modern enterprise. In this role, I administratively managed enterprise level EDR and AV software solutions for 300,000+ managed and externally customer hosted endpoints, Cisco’s largest Secure Endpoint (SE) customer implementation. Successfully led numerous security projects, and worked with cross-functional teams to identify, resolve, and mitigate security issues in systems and processes, resulting in zero compromise over a 3-year period. Responsible for all EDR Business as Usual (BAU), such as business impact resolution, software upgrades, feature testing, audit compliance and risk management/reduction activities, all tracked in ServiceNow ticketing system. Performed on-call Emergency Incident Management (EIM) activities for additional Security Operation Center (SOC) controls, such as Anti-Virus (AV), Security Information Event Management (SIEM), Web/Mail Proxy and Certificate Manager to provide real-time business impact resolution. Configured various SOC security controls to alert and protect against various Indicators of Compromise (IOC), such as IP’s, Hashes and URLs.

Coalfire helps organizations comply with global financial, government, industry and healthcare mandates and is a leading provider of IT advisory services for security in retail, payments, healthcare, financial services, higher education, hospitality, government and utilities. In this role, I assessed enterprise level information systems, such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, Microsoft Azure and Microsoft O365 against the HITRUST CSF to obtain the HITRUST validated certification ensuring compliance with laws, standards and regulations, such as HIPAA, NIST, ISO-27001 and FedRAMP. Regularly communicated with C-suite and executive level leadership to discuss understanding of IT security technologies, including network, access management and data protection for their organizations. Worked closely with clients to accurately scope the IT systems being assessed and perform change orders upon all scope changes. Consistently reviewed policies, procedures and physical implementations to ensure adequate security compliance; and advise clients when remediation is necessary or required. Conducted interviews and advisory activities with clients to develop policies and procedures supporting adhoc security processes. Performed preparation gap assessments with clients to identify security gaps and ensure audit readiness.

Nuspire is a leading Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) that utilizes world-class threat intelligence and 24x7 Security Operations Centers (SOCs) to detect, respond and remediate advanced cyber threats. In this role, I utilized SOC operational support systems, such as Arcsight SIEM, to perform real-time status monitoring of internal and customer security assets to determine operational status and performance. Conducted initial incident investigations to be used by the Security Analyst for deeper event analysis. Initiated incident notification, case tracking/management and recovery actions.

Level 3 Communications was an American multinational telecommunications and Internet service provider acquired by CenturyLink. In this role, I remotely facilitated the installation and manually configured 300+ Hybrid-WAN network solutions, significantly reducing network operational costs for VIP stakeholders, such as Starbucks. The architecture solutions implemented utilize Cisco, Juniper and Palo Alto technologies. Performed real-time troubleshooting ensuring 100% success rate of deployments. Coordinated with local exchange carriers to activate circuit access based on specific business requirements, such as IP provisioning or testing. Utilized ticketing applications for documenting changes during networking activations. Extensive hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches and firewalls. Successful working knowledge of RDP and PuTTY using SSH and Telnet. Knowledgable of GRE, TCP/IP, BGP, MPLS, OSPF, IPSEC, VRF, VPNs, encryption standards and other routing protocols. Competent in DHCP/Static IP addressing for IPv4 subnets, VLANs, WANs, LANs, H-WAN and wireless devices.

Security Install Solutions is a leading provider of electronic and mechanical security solutions for high security or high-risk applications. In this role, I installed Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), and Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) within SCIFS and closed areas at Lockheed Martin. I successfully conducted annual UL 2050 compliance testing on 2000+ ACS devices and programmed 500+ ACS panels. I utilized a ticketing application to document installations. This role required a secret clearance.

The Denver Merchandise Mart is the Rocky Mountain region’s premier wholesale market center and site for international, national, and regional trade shows, consumer shows, and special events. My role included successfully managing all security operations, including asset protection for 400+ showrooms across 807,000 square feet, resulting in zero loss. This role further included operational planning to adequately secure 100+ public and private events, resulting in zero incidents. All security personnel were under my direct supervision and I was responsible for hiring, training, scheduling and payroll for more than 15+ uniformed security officers.

In this role, I was assigned to a Personal Security Detachment (PSD) with the objective to transport and provide physical security for VIPs for Key Leader Engagements (KLE) throughout the Middle East. Ensured the completion of all directed objectives while ensuring the utmost safety of my peers and subordinates alike. Collaborated with coalition forces to establish and maintain mission-sensitive communications throughout 300+ live combat operations resulting in zero mission-critical loss. Adequately managed $15 million+ of military assets resulting in zero loss over a 5-year period. Developed numerous education courses to expand the technical knowledge of 1000+ personnel assisting the establishment and maintenance of departmental administrative policies, guidelines, and procedures ensuring operational security (OPSEC). This role required a secret clearance.Notable Awards, Decorations and Training:1. United States Army Airborne School2. United States Army Sniper School3. Combat Infantryman Badge4. German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency - Gold5. 2 Campaign Stars - OEF/OND6. Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM)7. Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM)8. Valorous Unit Award Operation Enduring Freedom - 2011