Manage global information and network security program for North America and Europe operations. Design and document network security configurations to support large-scale deployments of Nielsen’s global network. Conduct contract review, vulnerability assessments, investigations, security review, compliance, client data integration, security design review, software security audits, incident reviews. Collaborate with global and regional leaders to identify risks and mitigation plans.* Global Technical Security Leader; led a cross-functional incident response team.* Oversee global risk vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.* Developed Nielson’s Global Security Policies & Procedures; ensured compliance with federal security regulations and collaborated with internal/external auditors on SOX and COBIT compliance issues.* Lead Technical Authority managing the implementation and deployment of global network and security projects.* Global Network Security SME; coordinated with business partners to implement solutions; provided technical leadership during design, development, and testing phases of the project lifecycle.* Executed highly-effective insider threat investigations potentially leading to further e-discoveries or legal holds in preparation for pending litigation.* Built a solution to consolidate data with a highly-visible business partner that achieved mutual goals without compromising security of sensitive data.* Resolved an international security issue by identifying deficiencies in the process, conducting root cause analysis, and providing recommendations for immediate remediation; led to the ability to continue to do business in the country and successfully pass multiple intensive regulatory audits.* Led defense against data loss by using watermarking and micro-hashing to track data movements; placed appliances at inspection zones to determine when sensitive data was moved off of the internal network as an added control.

Provided SME-level consultation, setup of complex routing, VPN, and Firewall solutions for the company’s premier clients including GE, Pepsi, Hunter Douglas, AutoNation, and Clear Channel using dynamic routing protocols.* Delivered network security, content filtering, firewall, IPsec VPNs, network vulnerability assessment, and monitoring.* Produced technical security recommendations and provided detailed instructions on product integration in heterogeneous environments; acted as a liaison between product management and R&D teams on corporate security initiatives.* Presented interoperability solutions between BSD and firewall/VPN products; managed failover projects allowing for automatic transfer from a primary interface (T1) to a secondary connection (ISDN).

Drove Detection Log Review using CA’s eTrust and ISS RealSecure systems.* Successfully built and maintained PKI (IRE Key) severs for SafeNet encryption devices.* Created, implemented, and maintained custom rules on CyberGuard Firewalls running on SCO UNIX; installed freeware sniffer and firewall software on Linux 7.0 computers used as decoys to aid in intrusion detections.* Leveraged biometric devices including facial recognition and Iris Scanner devices for access control.

Collaborated with corporate executives to devise short and long-term strategic plans for information systems. Support corporate objectives and adhere to regulatory requirements. Led execution of critical activities to completion.* Ensured 100% SEC compliance while executing security controls.* Produced long-range timelines that prioritize corporate initiatives and led operations of the network security department; developed policies and procedures that follow strategic planning initiatives and achieve SEC compliance standards.* Coordinated product evaluation for various firewalls, PKI, biometrics, proximity detectors, tokens, and smart cards.* Developed risk assessment programs; assisted with auditing applications and technology infrastructure elements to comply with enterprise security standards.* Successfully developed new security policies and procedures based on audit results.* Created Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) via Microsoft Certificate Server, Xcert, and RSA SecureID.* Implemented DNS architecture to prevent cache infiltration; developed a multi-tiered approach to firewalls compatible with Intranet, Internet, and Extranets for Raymond James.* Served as the Lead Manager for custom intrusion detection system and compiled forensic data for court cases.* Conducted security audits and developed new security standards for branches and home office comprised of network virus protection, technical support and upgrades to LANs/WANs, system back-up and recovery, user/systems administration, VPN corporate network environment, and support for Network Management Systems.* Served on the Firewall Implementation Team; configured CheckPoint firewall 1 and VPN 1 via a SUN platform.* Developed an Incident Response Team strategy; ensured timely corrective actions for security breaches.