• Oversaw the responsible team to improve organizational security maturity and manage the lifecycle of security measures.• Provided leadership to legal teams and global security staff in managing third party assessments aimed at identifying service delivery risks.• Ensured timely compliance and audit completion by working on related topics.• Led IT Security workgroup meetings to ensure alignment of regional security officers with global security strategies.• Managed the requirements for penetration testing of critical systems and applications.• Managed security and implemented best practices for Holcim headquarters, promoting these practices to executive staff and key business leaders.• Designed efficient processes for creating Security Configuration Baselines and establishing security requirements for global systems.• Developed and managed a roadmap for a global policy landscape and security control requirements.• Enhanced the security of the SWIFT environment and financial systems.• Enhanced Operational Technology (OT) security posture through increased security control implementation.• Participated on the Cyber insurance renewal process as a key member of the team.

• Conducted training sessions for IT leaders and students on the most up-to-date cybersecurity best practices.• Created coursework on the following topics in ICT: Vulnerability Management, System Design, Project Management, Third-party Risk Management, Continuous Cyber Security Audits and Assessments, ISO27001 Implementation and Control Management, and Detection and Prevention.• Conducted assigned classes of instruction in the best manner to achieve student learning; presented information, ideas, and skills in ways that are appropriate to a variety of learning styles and which show sensitivity to a diverse student population.

• Created and presented courses covering various security related topics.• Led courses for Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and Executives from multiple Swiss organizations security control implementation to protect critical businesses assets.• Maintained instructional quality and effectiveness through constant and timely revisions of programs and course syllabi within the assigned content area.

• Created IT security requirements based on mergers and acquisitions.• Oversaw IT Security for the global organization, which spans 60 countries and 200 locations.• Managed PCI-DSS requirements and audits.• Controlled the security budget and determined regulatory mandated security controls.• Developed and implemented IT Security Governance for the global footprint.• Designed and implemented the 3 Lines of Defense model.• Managed and conducted training for organization staff.• Ensured Security within the operational technology environment in support of GateGourmet processes.

• Created a comprehensive Vulnerability Management Program that includes policies, processes, and scope, reflecting the organization's ambition level.• Played a crucial role in a project aimed at ensuring proper implementation of Tripwire Enterprise within the SIX enterprise.• Authored documentation on security controls and their implementation for three international organizations, including the European Central Bank, Information Systems Security Association, and Asian Banking Association.• Ensured that security controls were correctly configured to comply with PCI-DSS requirements.• Identified and created risk documentation to enhance the IT asset posture.• Prepared quarterly reports for executive officers that highlighted security issues and concerns.

• Maintained the Organizations Accreditation packages to ensured systems met DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) requirements.• Discovered, mitigated and validated patch management on over 750 systems on a continuous basis; a requirement for the Information Assurance Vulnerabilities Bulletins (IAVB’s) issued by the Defense Information Security Agency (DISA).• Ensured over 1000 end users met training requirements set forth by the U.S. Governments Cyber Security Standards.• Conducted Site Inspections to ensure security controls were in line with DoD regulatory and local policies requirements on our 23 down trace units.• Prepared and conducted Cyber Security training for 1000 employees on current internal and external Cyber Threats.• Wrote Multiple High-Level Policies for the Organization’s Stakeholders to safeguard Data and IT practices.• Streamlined Processes for the Organization utilizing ITIL, PMI principles and ISC2 Methodologies.• Installed and managed servers for the organization.• Implemented Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to reduce risk to tolerable measures.• Reviewed Event Logs on a weekly basis for discrepancies and concerns.• Conducted a live radio broadcast as a cyber security expert on Armed Forces Network radio.• Ensured our Organization remained over 93% compliant during a Department of Defense inspection, ranking our organization number 2 out of over 300 inspected organizations.• Wrote Tactics Techniques and Procedures (TTP) for Active Directory Management.• Designed and implemented Tactical Networks for Military Operations and Training.

- Army Network Information Technology NCO. Applied Information Assurance / Computer Network Defense (IA/CND) protocols.- Managed Network, Routers, and Switches. - Established Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) configuration and call managers- Conducted Network Monitoring.- Configured Windows Servers.- Managed Microsoft Active Directory.- Managed Encryption for Army Organizations to Secure Sensitive Data.

- Worked with the the people of Kosovo to create a secure environment.- Managed 11 villages in Vitina/Viti area.- Provided Village Mayors' and other Government officials sound advice in regards to municipal issues and concerns for timely resolutions.- Developed the knowledge management via SharePoint for the Liaison Team.- Conducted numerous presentations for Distinguished Visitors and Municipal Leadership.- Designed professional presentations and briefed them when needed.- Directed physical security perimeter defense during military exercises.

- Maintained IT equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cable, operating systems and appropriate software.- Maintained the known error database as a Configuration Manager.- Established and managed projects regarding System Development Lifecycle (SDLC).- Developed training materials and procedures, for users to properly use the IT assets.- Prepared evaluations of software or hardware, and recommend improvements or upgrades.- Supervised and coordinate IT contractor personnel in problem solving, monitoring and installing data communication equipment and software.- Managed user accounts and account creation. - Ensured availability on five different networks Unclassified, Classified, NATO Network, F.B.I. Net and Joint Expeditionary Forensics Facility Network. - Established Video Teleconference (VTC’s) on both Unclassified and Classified use.- Ensured Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) were implemented on necessary systems.