Ian H. Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

-Spearheaded the deployment and optimization of the University’s SIEM solution (Rapid7).-Conducted comprehensive monitoring and log analysis, swiftly identifying and mitigating security threats.-Designed and deployed the Universities Vulnerability Management Program. To include technical (Rapid7) and administrative components.-Managed vulnerability assessments using Rapid7 ensuring compliance with industry standards.-Played a pivotal role in aligning systems and processes with NIST 800-53 and 171, as well as CMMC requirements.-Led security investigations, root cause analysis, and incident response procedures, minimizing the impact of security incidents and preventing future occurrences.-Led security engineering efforts, designing and implementing robust security controls to safeguard critical assets and infrastructure.-Conducted phishing simulations and provided tailored training sessions, bolstering employee awareness and reducing susceptibility to social engineering attacks.-Drafted and revised security policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and security frameworks-Established metrics and reporting mechanisms to track key security performance indicators, facilitating data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.-Implemented operating system hardening measures for Linux and Windows environments, reducing attack surface and enhancing overall security posture.-Assisted in the deployment of Microsoft 365 and spearheaded the configuration of Purview, Intune, Defender and Exchange to align with published security policies, NIST 800-171, CIS, and MS security recommendations-Played an important role in ensuring a secure deployment of the University’s IAM solution (Okta), and ensuring it met or exceeded published security policies and frameworks.

Greater Chicago Area

-Designed infrastructure and processes to implement modern endpoint management and security best practices.-Installed, configured, tested, and maintained operating systems, application software and system management tools.-Created internal policies, flowcharts, diagrams, and other documentation.-Designed, created, and deployed Microsoft Active Directory group policies to govern endpoints-Advocated for proper policies and procedures at the team level to ensure compliance with security best practices.

Greater Chicago Area

Fort Hood, Texas

Master'S Degree, Cyber Forensics And Security

Activities and Societies: Upsilon Pi Epsilon, National Cyber League: Spring 2019 Season

Bachelor’S Degree, Information Technology

Transfer Program, Computer And Information Sciences, General