Lead an Information Security Team responsible for installation, maintenance, and operation of Information Security tools and systems, including Identity Access Management, Anti-Virus, File Integrity Monitoring, SOC services, Vulnerability & Risk Management, Email Security Appliances, Intrusion Protection Systems, Phishing Simulation, Web Security Gateways, and other security related technologies.Develop, maintain, and enforce Information Security policies and procedures, consistent with SOX and PCI standards. Assist with implementation of compliance with known security frameworks, including CIS, and coordinate incident response.

Oversee Information Security, Networking, Telecom, and User Provisioning for Caris Life Sciences.

Develop, manage, and enforce IT Security Policies and the Security Framework.Manage and maintain IT Security appliances and applications such as security information event managers, email security appliances, intrusion protection systems, web filtering appliances, vulnerability scanners, and anti-virus management, among others.Manage and maintain an enterprise-level identity governance platform, including the provisioning of resources within commercial and proprietary applications. Assist with third-party audits and perform periodic internal audits and access reviews against all resources provisioned within the platform.Manage and maintain a secure, enterprise-level network & VOIP environment, including the development and oversight of expansion and improvement projects.Supervise, train, and mentor Network staff on network architecture design, best practices, and troubleshooting of an enterprise-level network & VOIP environment.Supervise, train, and mentor User Provisioning staff on procedures, best practices, and troubleshooting of user profile management and provisioning within numerous applications.Supervise, train, and mentor IT Security staff on policies and procedures, best practices, analysis, and incident response, utilizing a vast array of information security resources, appliances, and applications.Common Systems: - Symantec AV - ELK - Cisco Networking (router, switch, wireless) and Security Appliances (ASA, IPS, ESA) - SolarWinds Orion - OneIdentity Identity Governance Platform - Interset FileTrek - Active Directory/Exchange - Avaya Communications Manager/Site Administration - Forcepoint Web Security - BeyondTrust BeyondInsight - F5 Big-IP - ManageEngine ServiceDeskPlus -

August 2016 - November 2018 - Title: Engineer - Network, InfoSec, & AuditDevelop, manage, and enforce IT Security Policies and Framework.Manage and maintain IT Security appliances and applications, such as Splunk, ELK, Cisco Ironport ESA, WebSense/Triton appliances, Retina (BeyondInsight) scanner, and Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager, among others.Train and mentor new Network Engineer on design, best practices, and troubleshooting of Cisco network environment.Train and mentor new User Provisioning Technician on workflow, best practices, and troubleshooting of user profile management and provisioning within Identity Manager and over 20 other applications.October 2014 - August 2016 - Title: Network EngineerManage and maintain network, telecommunications, and wireless infrastructure for Caris Life Sciences. Responsibilities include incident resolution, proactive monitoring, and architectural design.Design, validate, implement, and enforce architectural designs, standards, and procedures with the primary objective of building reliable, scalable, and secure wireless, LAN, and telecommunications infrastructures.Redesigned Cisco core infrastructure and routing to ensure redundancy, reliability, and scalability. Performed network upgrades and replacements to maintain support and security. Performed cabling redesigns to ensure cleanliness, conformity, and simplicity of management.Implemented Avaya Automated Call Distribution for a call center migration. This project included designing the call routing for queue agents, establishing Avaya CMS agent reporting, and configuration and distribution of Avaya One-X Agent softphone software. Was recognized for the success of this project as it was completed on a strict timeline and provided capabilities above and beyond the expected results.

• Contracted through Synergy Services to work for Dell in support of Dignity Health, and was hired on as a full-time salaried Dell employee in September 2013. Part of a multi-national support team designed to provide 24/7 network monitoring, management and support.• Provide management on an extensive Cisco networking environment including legacy CatOS systems, modern IOS, and cutting edge Nexus (NX-OS) equipment. Responsibilities include installations, configurations, monitoring, maintenance, and decommissions of wired and wireless equipment.• Use multiple network monitoring tools and applications to proactively resolve network issues, including NetVoyant/NetQoS, Rancid, NetDB, Remedy, and Voyence. Maintain architecture drawings, inventory and standards documentation in accordance with business standards.• Work with Site Directors and Project Managers to provide network solutions for new and current locations, in keeping with existing corporate standards. Develop and recommend feasible designs to be implemented, perform the implementations as necessary, and review regularly to ensure the needs of the business are met or exceeded.• Assisted with the architectural design and performed the installation and configuration of networking equipment at St Joseph’s Westgate Medical Center, Chandler Regional Medical Center’s expansion tower, and several regional clinics all within the past 6 months.

May 2011-April 2013, 6th Marine Regiment• Developed and was recognized for implementing a plan to improve network fault tolerance and efficiency at a critical remote location using minimal resources.• Provided troubleshooting expertise on various telecommunications systems including Cisco enterprise level networking devices, transmissions, and communications security assets. Improved the effectiveness of network access for over 10,000 active users at over 20 unique locations.• Provided site evaluations and recommendations through formal documentation to improve network performance and fault tolerance. Identified major vulnerabilities at one site, and provided a cost-effective solution to dramatically improve network stability and bandwidth at that site.• Successfully implemented extensive network security policy improvements on over 60 network devices and more than ten transmissions within severe time constraints.• Established and supervised a new support position at a critical location that provided LAN/WAN help desk functions, transmission troubleshooting and unit liaison for seven remote sites occupied by international units to enhance support capabilities in that area.June 2009-May 2011, 3rd Marine Division Headquarters• Devised, assisted, and delegated elaborate tasks including the installation, operation and maintenance of cabling, legacy voice circuits, multiplexing systems, transmission systems, networking devices, and communications security devices for ten major international operational events and five local training exercises.• Excelled at troubleshooting complex circuits and fully utilizing the capabilities of equipment which provided enhanced support possibilities without increasing cost or liability.