Mark Kirkendall Email and Phone Number

• Lead and manage the County’s cybersecurity efforts, enhancing the security posture of departments including emergency services, law enforcement, public health. Lead the IT Security Team. Designated as the County Information Security Officer (ISO).• Developed County Information Security Program, Policies, and Incident Response Plan.• Developed a risk-based methodology to prioritize security initiatives based on the chosen security framework, regulatory requirements, and current risk assessments ensuring investments addressed areas with the greatest risk.• Collaborate closely with the CIO, Network Infrastructure Manager, and other stakeholders to address security issues, concerns, and incidents in a timely manner.• Manage IT staff performing duties related to security functions, including identification, protection, detection, response, and recovery.• Collaborate with external organizations (e.g., CISA, CalOES, EI/MS-ISAC, other counties, etc.) to stay abreast of the latest threat intelligence and ensure appropriate safeguards are implemented to protect against emerging threats.• Administer the Security Awareness Program, provide training, and advocate for an organization-wide security-minded culture.• Present and communicate threat and risk information to the CIO, Executive Management, and the Board and make recommendations.• Maintain and update IT Security portion of the IT budget. Propose initiatives to be included in the budget and negotiate with vendors to ensure the County receives the best possible pricing for solutions.

• Supported County departments by performing various network support duties.• Advocated for IT security and took ownership of security-related tasks before the formation of an IT Security Team.• Generated complex SQL queries and reports from multiple systems (such as Asset Inventory, Active Directory, Network Logs, etc.) to support the CIO and Network Manager.• Automated data collection and integration between multiple systems including Asset Inventory, Active Directory, etc.

As an Adjunct Instructor, I develop and deliver online courses focused on key cybersecurity principles and practices. My role includes creating engaging learning experiences that equip students with practical skills in areas such as network security, ethical hacking, and risk management.

- SQL Server Development- C# .NET Programming.- Microsoft Access / VBA

- SQL Server Administrator- Database Design / Development- C# .NET Programming

- HHSA Departmental IT Analyst- Oversee IT Support Activities.- Project Management.- Vendor Collaboration and Management.

- Database Normalization / Design- Database Development / SQL Server / Microsoft Access- Access Front End Development / VBA

- Database Reporting / SQL / Oracle / Microsoft Access- Report Automation / Visual Basic- Analysis Tools / Excel / VBA

Physical Security of US Air Force Personnel and Assets. First Responder. Security tactics and methodologies.