Responsible for leading an organization of approximately 20 resources in cybersecurity related activities. Responsible for maintaining PCI, FFIEC, GDPR and High Trust audit requirements. Immediate organizational requirements include vulnerability remediation, network security (IDS, IPS, Firewalls), data loss prevention, anti-virus and enterprise wide monitoring of all systems. Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with global cultures and time zones. Continually mentoring members of organization to prepare for increased responsibilities, leader of people. Designer of processes and procedures. Communication skills including the ability to translate security concepts into business language. Ability to visualize, plan and execute process improvement to increase departmental efficiency. Oversight in use of enterprise tools such as Big Fix, Kenna Security, Qualys, Zabbix and Solarwinds. Accountable for managing vendor relationships and departmental budgets.

Owned the vulnerability management program for the ACI's corporate systems. Managed a team of system engineers. Responsible for architecting, building, deploying and maintaining the vulnerability management infrastructure within the organization. Promoted expansion of vulnerability management scope into new environments and businesses while performing analysis of vulnerability results. Collaborated with asset owners for vulnerable devices to develop risk-based remediation plans for vulnerabilities, prioritized priorities for response teams. Coordinated vulnerability remediation and validation. Provided consultative services to business leaders on risk related vulnerabilities. Developed and coordinated containment plans for newly identified vulnerabilities that may create a risk for the organization. Lead workgroups and/or functions as a tech expert within this area. Identified opportunities to create and/or enhance existing processes. Provided executive briefings of risks that exist within the organization. Mentored and trained staff and/other team members in vulnerability management and awareness. Prioritized vulnerabilities, attack techniques, tool/exploit development, intelligence analysis, and adversarial tactics.

Leading a geographically disparate team of technical resources with expertise in servers (Windows, *NIX, Mainframe and Tandem), backup technologies, storage, patching and other areas as needed.Motivating employees and performs supervisory tasks, including: selection, performance management, employee development, work assignment, work prioritization, and communications. Providing technical expertise and direction to team in the immediate resolution of customer inquiries. Authorizing solutions to customer issues beyond the scope and authority of the shift employees. Representing the Server and Storage Operations department on projects/task force committees that require the perspective of the customer, impact the service process or where additional resources are needed. Maintain an effective working relationship with other departments by recognizing the needs of other departments and keeping all lines of communication open. Maintain a working knowledge of all products, processes and systems.

Responsible for leading an organization of approximately 20 resources in cybersecurity-related activities. Immediate organizational requirements include vulnerability remediation, network security (IDS, IPS, Firewalls), data loss prevention, anti-virus, and enterprise-wide monitoring of all systems. Responsible for maintaining PCI and FFIEC audit requirements. Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with global cultures and time zones. Continually mentoring members of the organization to prepare for increased responsibilities, leader of people. Designer of processes and procedures. Oversee the Information Security project management program; direct Project Management resources and provide regular project update reporting; ensure projects are delivered on time/budget; educate security leadership on building PM hours into capital efforts. Communication skills including the ability to translate security concepts into business language. Ability to visualize, plan and execute process improvement to increase departmental efficiency. Oversight in use of enterprise tools such as BigFix, Archer, Qualys, Zabbix, and Solarwinds.

Responsible for managing a team of system and field engineers servicing multiple customers in healthcare (HIPPA), legal, insurance, financial (SOX) and construction verticals. Providing escalation troubleshooting and problem solving of all multi-tier cloud systems including VMWare hosts; storage arrays; Windows workstations and servers; printers; firewalls; system management and end user applications.

Responsible for the daily operation of the LANDesk environment across the enterprise (~30,000 workstations and mobile devices and 1,500 servers). This includes packaging/deploying new and upgraded software across the enterprise, creating LDMS queries and reports as needed by IT and the business, and LDMS related desktop problem resolution. Frequently reporting status of projects to a senior manager and assist in system upgrades.

Configure and support internal and external networks. Develop and manage all systems, security, and network configurations. Troubleshoot network performance issues. Create and maintain a disaster recovery plan. Research and recommend upgrades, patches, new applications, and equipment. Provide technical support and guidance to users. Manage multiple projects including new backup solutions; new SAN install (NetApp); AIX Administration; LANDesk implementation, and others. Responsible for mentoring desktop support technicians.

Provide tier three support for network infrastructure, Active Directory, and Exchange.

Accountable for the complete life cycle development of Highdeal billing system and web portals for all digital mobile and SMS projects. This includes software development and hardware acquisition. Project coordination with customers, vendors and sub-contractors. Responsible for production and development Cellemetry gateways including remote gateway located in Bogotá, Colombia. Gateway includes Solaris on SPARC and Windows 2003 Server Also, database administration duties as assigned such as creating SQL stored procedures, backups and on going daily maintenance of SQL servers. Maintaining redundant disaster recovery site for Cellemetry gateway. In addition, constructing and configuring new servers. Establish VPN links to customers. Managing network infrastructure (routers, switches, etc.). Secure wireless LAN implementations. 802.11a/b/g.. Single, collocated and multiple access points.

Currently working in IOC at Southern Company in the Open Systems area.

Responsible for complete data network design, implementation and administration. Also created and implemented website design as well as IT training and desktop support for all users. Configured servers, desktops and laptops. Managed Nortel Meridian One and Call Pilot messaging telephony systems and managed all IT vendor relationships.

Managed a DHCP Ethernet WAN and administered email system. Also, responsible for website administration; firewall configuration with VPN; network analysis and troubleshooting; development of intranet and internet sites; preparation of training materials and classroom instruction for users on IT items. Selected to join new start-up company, Craftforce, L.L.C. of Williams Group International as IT manager 2001. While with CraftForce implemented new ethernet network and 100MB fully switched full duplex LAN with routed VLANs, and VPN connections.

Responsibilities included: configuring Cisco routers and switches, administering email system, managing network backup across a WAN, static IP routing, PC setup, laptop configuration, EDI, creating intranet site, purchasing IT equipment and developing network documentation. Also assisted in the voice communications area for multiple locations including all moves, adds and changes on Lucent G3siV6 PBX. Served as Y2K coordinator for NAFS and this project included conducting system testing, database administration, creating documentation and managing resources. Awarded Employee of the Quarter during 1999.