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Boulder, Co

Boulder, Co

● Operated as the sole dedicated security professional in a scientific research environment with 200 scientists and 150 infrastructure servers● Created and implemented security policies in compliance with Federal government requirements● Provided security-related expertise to both IT and non-IT personnel● Architected secure network infrastructures and secure mechanisms for scientific data ingest● Led Assessment and Authorization (A&A) government audit processes● Designed… Show more ● Operated as the sole dedicated security professional in a scientific research environment with 200 scientists and 150 infrastructure servers● Created and implemented security policies in compliance with Federal government requirements● Provided security-related expertise to both IT and non-IT personnel● Architected secure network infrastructures and secure mechanisms for scientific data ingest● Led Assessment and Authorization (A&A) government audit processes● Designed, implemented, and administered IT security systems including firewalls, vulnerability scanners, intrusion detection systems (IDS), antivirus systems, event logging and correlation systems (SEIM), and active countermeasure systems (honeypots)● Developed PHP/MySQL/Perl applications and scripts to facilitate system and security processes such as change control, inventory management, and file system integrity checking● Continually advised and reported to management on all aspects of IT security within the organization Show less

Boulder, Co

● Managed a staff of 10 IT professionals, ensuring consistent and secure operations while simultaneously driving innovation and progress● Steered strategic decisions for PSD IT in close collaboration with scientific and administrative leadership● Handled complicated and involved procurement processes for high dollar IT acquisitions● Collaborated extensively with scientific staff members with in-depth technology needs, in support of the NOAA mission● Collaborated extensively… Show more ● Managed a staff of 10 IT professionals, ensuring consistent and secure operations while simultaneously driving innovation and progress● Steered strategic decisions for PSD IT in close collaboration with scientific and administrative leadership● Handled complicated and involved procurement processes for high dollar IT acquisitions● Collaborated extensively with scientific staff members with in-depth technology needs, in support of the NOAA mission● Collaborated extensively with cross-organizational peers to find opportunities for efficiencies and improvements Show less

M.E., Computer Science

B.S., Biological Science