- Drove the implementation of the Zscaler remote access solution, introducing zero trust networking capabilities to Cox Communications.- Implemented risk-based and automated firewall rule review process that reduced resolution time by 60% while enhancing due diligence of highest-risk changes.- Led network segmentation initiatives that removed Cox data center connectivity from offices and retail stores.- Drove compliance initiatives for Cox networking infrastructure, including ongoing configuration monitoring of critical security controls as well as status reporting to senior leadership.- Delivered NIST-compliant centralized management platform for in-scope Cox Business product offerings.- Deployed Microsoft Purview DLP and mandatory Microsoft Office data sensitivity labeling.- Responsible for developing network architecture models and assessing compliance of deployed applications.- Lead monthly Network Security Board meetings with cross-functional senior leadership participation.- Provide consulting services to project teams on matters of employee, customer, and corporate data protection.

- Responsible for ensuring new Cox products and services met security requirements prior to market introduction.- Developed combined DAST and SAST testing pipeline for identification and validated remediation of vulnerabilities. - Created a vulnerability risk ranking methodology based on CVSS that factored business risk into the prioritization process.- Led meetings with leadership representing business lines of Cox products and services, including IoT and smart city initiatives.- Developed interactive dashboards for product owners to quickly ascertain the security posture of product components, including customer-premises equipment.

- Led the Security Architecture team responsible for project engagement, communication of security requirements, and launch approval validation as part of the Cox SDLC process.- Delivered PCI DSS 3.0 compliant solution for tokenization of card holder data and secure storage of customer information within a protected network enclave.- Drove Security-funded initiatives, including the introduction of Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems within both our corporate and service delivery network environments. - Developed a risk ranking methodology to identify which of the 300+ annual projects entering the Cox SDLC process were high touch and required a dedicated Security Architect.

- Served as the primary engineering and operational resource for the SafeNet database encryption platform, ArcSight security event management solution, PGP Universal Server, internal and third-party PKI’s for SSL certificate provisioning, Cisco ASA firewalls, and IBM ISS Intrusion Detection and Prevention appliances. - Performed monthly vulnerability scanning of PCI assets, communicated associated activities to service owners, and drove the remediation of identified risks to improve security posture.

- Developed and implemented tactical security solutions and programs for clients based on their specific organizational, technical, and security requirements.- Assisted organizations in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating a wide-range of technical and operations risks.- Provided deployment services for comprehensive security solutions to mid-market and Fortune 500 organizations.- Involved throughout the engagement process including Statement of Work development and project management duties.- Maintained vendor relationships and product certifications.

- Provided mission-critical support to Global 2000 companies and worldwide military organizations.- Responsible for providing exemplary support on all leading-edge CyberGuard products including the EAL4+ certified SCO UnixWare-based firewall, hardened Linux-based TSP firewall, Webwasher content scanning and anti-virus server, and SG series of embedded Linux firewalls.- Assisted customers by providing both pre- and post-sale onsite consulting services.- Moved to Manchester in the United Kingdom for a period of 3 months and acted as the primary support contact for the deployment of more than a hundred firewalls for a major banking institution.- Traveled to Riyadh in Saudi Arabia and acted as the primary support contact during the deployment of firewalls for the countries largest Internet Service Provider.