Ron Cramer Email & Phone Number

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Bloomington, Mn

McAfee Advanced Threat Defense • Implemented McAfee Advanced Threat Defense for static and dynamic malware analysis and detection. Implementation includes integration with McAfee Web Gateway.

McAfee Network Security Platform providing Intrusion Detection and Prevention• Enhanced system from only Intrusion Detection (IDS) to include Intrusion Prevention (IPS) providing an active security defense against potential attacks.• Integrated the Intrusion Detection System with multiple security technologies providing an improved situational awareness for the Incident Response team. Technologies involved: Security Incident and Event Management, Vulnerability Management, End Point Management, Cloud Based Reputation, Geo-location Services, and Device Profiling through protocol fingerprinting.• Improved IDS system capabilities to include open source signatures (Snort Sigs) enabling fastest possible response to newly discovered vulnerabilities through leveraging open source community research and enhanced localized custom development.

• Developed process and led the implementation of the evaluation of risk associated with third party network connections. Process ensured risk was mitigated where appropriate and residual risk was documented, understood, and approved by appropriate levels of business and technology management.• Partnered with cross-functional teams in a security consultant role to develop a data center zone architecture and Internet DMZ architecture.• Performed risk assessments for I/T sourcing initiatives with a focus on network technologies resulting in informed decisions and mitigation of unacceptable risks.

• Performed vulnerability scanning, technology risk assessments and mitigation planning to proactively identify risks associated with new technology platforms enabling informed decisions.• Drove improved security throughout the Global Network Organization by partnering with technology experts throughout the organization.

• Managed globally distributed, diverse team responsible for the support and operation of over 1000 WAN routers globally and LAN services at corporate headquarters supporting > 4000 end users and two data centers. • Responsible for cost recovery and service management for a $5M budget.

• Provided team and technical leadership for five direct reports and six geographically distributed dotted-line reports supporting Cisco Router Administration for a global network.• Data Center – Developed Statement of Work for network technologies, design, and budget for a green field data center and coordinated resources across multiple significant projects.

• Performed design, installation, and support of Cisco routers for a Global Multiprotocol Intranetwork.• Administered HP Network Node Manager and Cisco Network management providing global network management services.

Master Of Science Degree (M.S.) In Information Technology, With A Concentration In Information Security, 4.0

Capella is a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAE/IAE) certified by the National Security Agency.

Bs, Electronic Engineering Technology & Computer Science

With a concentration in Systems Programming