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Houston, Tx

Alliantgroup’s mission is to assist U.S. companies and the CPA firms and advise them to take full advantage of federal and state tax incentives. Helping over 12,000 businesses claim more than $6 billion in tax deductions!• Trusted security advisor for alliantCyberSecurity in areas of Privacy, GRC and computer Security• As the ISO, manage and develop security professionals of the 6-person security team, other responsibilities, include:• Operationalize all aspects of the IT security department operations, projects, policies, and initiatives.• Manage current IT security practices, processes and systems, including security audits, risk assessments, vulnerability management, and penetration tests.• Manage integrated computer security incident / data breach response plan along with a proactive cyber awareness and training program.• Manages SSAE18 SOC2 and NIST audits• Manages GRC / ERM program focused on corporate risk and privacy compliance.

San Francisco Bay Area

Developing and implementing of an overall enterprise risk program that that provides roll up transparency of information security identified risks across all lines of business. Responsible for working collaboratively to communicate and help establish and maintain risk tolerance levels in each business area. Works closely with the ISS Infrastructure and Operations team to translate vulnerabilities and communicate risk tradeoffs in alignment with business objectives and risk tolerance.

A keen understanding of all security aspects of designing and constructing complex infrastructure and information architectures. Managed critical processes in Symantec security, Project Management, Risk Acceptance, 3rd Party security negations and has evolved each process. Develops infrastructure models to meet business requirements. Focus primarily on information security requirements, workflow, logical processes, hardware and operating system environment, interfaces between varying systems, internal and external checks and controls, and outputs. Outstanding customer service emphasis receiving consistent positive customer feedback from all levels. Develops, designs, plans, and implements processes. Plans and leads multiple projects. Has thorough understanding of technical concepts required for specialized fields. Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variables. Has visionary role. Has impeccable interpersonal skills and is a true leader that motivates and inspires all around him. Acting Director of Symantec InfoSec for six months during a rebuilding phase.

Masterfully managed numerous projects for Symantec in the government/military sector. Was responsible for managing 10 highly trained fulltime employees working for different government agencies and military organizations all over the world. Has the exceptionally sought after skill of translating technical jargon into layman’s terms so everyone can understand. When a customer had an issue he was sent in as a fixer to identify the problem, come up with viable options and then fix the issue in short order ensuring the customers continuing satisfaction. One instance finished a project in two weeks by forming a team of handpicked individuals to go in and install an entire suite of security products bringing in 140 thousand dollars of end of year revenue that would have been lost. A true leader that invokes the respect and trust of all around him. Works well under pressure and is focused on customer satisfaction. Interpersonal skills are exceptional, fosters teamwork and a leader by example.

Sr. CND analyst for 2 years advising NORAD-NORTHCOM Commander and J6O on numerous Computer Network Defense (CND) situations. Responsible for identifying, researching, analyzing, developing mitigation strategies, and briefing senior staff on courses of action in the area of Computer Network Defense. Advised Commander NORAD-NORTHCOM and senior staff on possible CND strategies and safeguards. Liaised with other COCOM, Military services, and DHS representatives to alert and resolve CND incidents. Recognize expert in DOD computer network defense.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Senior Military Computer AnalystDeveloped an automated integrated CND technical solution for enterprise wide deployment on the NORAD classified Network. Performs system analysis for NORAD-NORTHCOM Commander and J6O on numerous systems to include; Information Technology (IT), Information Assurance (IA), Information Operations (IO) and Computer Network Defense (CND) and advised Commander on issues and provided solution options. Provides technical expertise for the development and implementation of Command’s (CND) mission. Analyzes, defines and documents deficiencies, both within NORAD/NORTHCOM programs and interrelationships with the entire military. Provides interface recommendations to ensure future systems properly integrate the new systems into NetOps guiding principle, military missions and architectures. Project lead for DoD end-to-end review of the Information Assurance Vulnerability Assessment (IAVA) program. Provide direct support to HQs N-NC/J6 Senior Military Staff. Produce future plans and program documents to include; Concepts of Operation (CONOPS), Implementation Plans (I-Plans), Operational Requirements Documents (ORDs) and road maps (tactical and strategic). Provides senior level executive briefings.

Mscs, Computer Security

Bscs, Computers