Steven Payne Email & Phone Number

Ocala, Fl, Us

Lead service engagements related to enterprise systems application development and support, ERP implementations, application performance, database administration, and project architecture for large data warehouse efforts.Deliver technical support for IBM Mainframe Servers and Software, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, maintenance, system backups, data recovery operations, and network connectivity. I prepare and maintain systems configurations, processes, and procedures-related documentation. I ensure the smooth operation of IT infrastructure by providing proactive and applicable solutions.Improve the effectiveness of IT security systems and initiatives by analyzing ongoing progress, identifying areas of improvement, and delivering change management initiatives.Implement security measures to protect clients and company data, systems, and networks from unauthorized access, theft, threats, and misuse. I develop IT domain-specific policies, erect firewalls, and encrypt data transmissions. I execute penetration tests for web, mobile, and desktop applications to validate the safety and security of new systems before deployment. I manage worldwide enterprise middleware and web server-related pre-sales, post-sales, and training engagements.

Pensacola, Fl, Us

To share knowledge and experience, I am working as an Adjunct Professor at Pensacola State College, I teach students by applying instructional strategies, including cooperative and experiential learning. I facilitate class discussions and learning based on first-hand experiences and present-day problems to provide real-life context with the course material. I develop and review course syllabus, courseware, and curriculum with the academic department chair.

Pensacola, Florida, Us

As the Information Technology Security Coordinator at Escambia County BCC, I led the information security program for departments and divisions of the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners. I managed vulnerability testing and ensured the secure operation of in-house computer systems, servers, and network connections. I oversaw compliance, risk, and regulatory affairs and maintained comprehensive system and network documentation in collaboration with IT divisions and data custodians. I tracked the impact of risks and identified risk mitigation techniques. I performed inspections of internal operations and business associates and sub-contractors. I served as a member of emergency operations of Escambia County.Highlights of accomplishment in this role include:➙ I improved security and safety for taxpayers in the county by exploiting and utilizing advanced capabilities of tools.➙ I built and deployed an incident reporting and response system to address BCC-related security incidents, including defining what incidents require responses and what level of response is needed based on risk assessment findings. ➙ Information security education and training programs for employees and authorized users while documenting security training in employees' permanent files with HR.➙ I designed and executed a risk assessment program targeting information security and recommended vulnerability detection and remediation methods.➙ I identified and resolved security breaches and vulnerability issues in a timely manner, scrutinized server and firewall logs, monitored network traffic, established and updated endpoint detection and response, and conducted user activity audits. ➙ Information security contact for external federal/state/local agency collaboration and reporting: CJIS, PCI DSS, HIPAA, FDLE, FEMA, & DHS.

Edison, New Jersey, Us

While serving as a CISO and Chief Technologist at PeopleStrategy, I led the full scope of technology functions, including security, compliance, deployment, infrastructure, distribution, and operations of the PeopleStrategy Human Capital Management SaaS platform. I developed the information security strategy aligned with company objectives, drafted IT security policies, and managed incident response activities. I oversaw computing facilities (cloud, virtual colocation, and on-premise), communication networks, corporate computing, and call center environments. I facilitated risk assessment and management processes in coordination with business units and oversaw enterprise information security organization. I improved customer experience and met audit requirements. I supervised and assisted 30+ development, infrastructure, and information security team members.Highlights of accomplishment:➙ Supervised and supported z/OS & z/VM, including DB2 and CICS in support of COBOL/CICS/DB2 application products.➙ I developed and executed a strategic enterprise information security and IT risk management program and coordinated corporate audit and compliance reporting to ensure information and system security.➙ I headed information security management framework development and upgrade while evaluating existing systems and ensuring completion of deliverables within strict time, quality, and budget constraints.➙ I ensured compliance with internal policies and applicable regulatory standards across technology projects, systems, and services and raised companywide awareness of risk management in collaboration with multiple disciplines.➙ I coordinated strategic business technology planning while providing up-to-date knowledge and future vision of technology and systems to ensure optimal technological resource allocation.➙ I transitioned original physical co-location architecture to the cloud and leveraged capacity on-demand enterprise-class capabilities.

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

Throughout my career as a Consulting IT Specialist at IBM Corporation, I delivered technical support for IBM products, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, maintenance, system backups, data recovery operations, and network connectivity. I prepared and maintained systems configurations, processes, and procedures-related documentation. I ensured the smooth operation of IT infrastructure by providing proactive and applicable solutions.Highlights of accomplishment in this role include:➙ I coordinated new technology development while ensuring the completion of deliverables within strict time, quality, and budget limits.➙ I improved efficiency and security, reduced costs, and mitigated risks by designing and managing dynamic infrastructure.

Us

Responsible for developing, implementing, securing, deploying, supporting, and operating the Empagio eCommerce computing architectures and application solutions. ➙ Supervised and supported z/OS, including DB2 and CICS in support of legacy COBOL/CICS/DB2 application products.➙ Evaluate 'leading edge' technologies for potential application of such to increase the business enterprise's overall value.➙ Responsible for all Corporate Information Security. Developed and managed the Information Security Program and coordinated all corporate audit and compliance reporting efforts.➙ Staffed and managed the local and remote production computing facilities, communication networks, and corporate computing environments.

Master Of Science - Ms, Computer Information Security

Bs, Computer Science