Senior Security Engineer
CurrentSenior Security Engineer leading strategic security initiatives for a rapidly-growing healthcare technology company. Driving innovation in threat detection, incident response, and security automation while ensuring compliance with HIPAA, HITRUST, and SOC 2 frameworks.Key Achievements:- Led implementation of Island Browser managed solution, reducing insider threat risk while achieving significant cost savings through consolidation of security tools- Architected and deployed enhanced security monitoring system using Sumo Logic SIEM, reducing false positives by 50% through strategic rule tuning- Spearheaded security awareness program reaching 60+ employees with 100% engagement rate, focusing on emerging threats and compliance requirements- Automated key security processes using Python and AI/ML, reducing manual effort by 100% and improving detection accuracy- Orchestrated successful HITRUST and SOC 2 audit responses with zero findings, maintaining continuous compliance- Developed comprehensive API security testing program, enhancing application security posture- Implemented Okta Verify with Number Matching, strengthening authentication security against phishing attacks- Architected and implemented AI-powered monitoring solution for BYOD compliance, automating detection of out-of-region device access- Developed custom Python automation scripts to enhance geographic access controls, improving security posture for remote workforce- Reduced manual monitoring effort by 80% while strengthening compliance with data sovereignty requirements