*Execute application security penetration tests, identify security risks, and provide details for applying the necessary controls for mitigating these risks.*Perform incident response capabilities by monitoring and responding to all threats for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.*Provide subject matter expertise for all information security related projects.

*Vulnerability management lead for North America and Canada; provided technical and analytical guidance for the remediation of all perimeter and endpoint devices.*Performed vendor, project, and supplier security assessments, ensuring Zurich’s security best practices and controls were adhered to.*Provided business analysis and security consulting for all project based work.

*Responsible for enterprise vulnerability management program; identified, researched, validated, and implemented necessary controls for remediation of risk.*Analyzed and responded to security related incidents from IDS/IPS and SIEM solutions; utilized or built tools required to ensure incidents were identified and remediated.*Evaluated emerging technology; ensured infrastructure was adaptable to evolving attack vectors.*Managed and deployed multi-factor authentication solutions for global enterprise.*Provided mentoring and support to Jr. Security Analyst’s.

*Designed and lead global vulnerability management program which included architectural assessment, business collaboration, documentation, and security and design reviews.*Authored system security testing framework, firewall security best practices, firewall run-book, and global information security team protocols.*Performed penetration testing for new and existing technology based on authored system security testing framework.*Provided technical expertise for utilizing appropriate security best practices and risk management.*Monitored and responded to security incidents as required.*Performed log correlation and analysis for malicious activity.*Global firewall and DNS administrator.

*Directed and managed 12 person information technology team in Midwest Region.*Coordinated operational reliability of all enterprise systems in Midwest Region.*Developed strategic business plans adhering to strict budgetary disciplines (3 / 5 yr. cycles).*Designed and implemented multiple enterprise system upgrades based upon structured project plans.

*Implemented standardized computer troubleshooting matrix and help ticket system, greatly improving efficiency and effectiveness of problem resolutions.*Administered and operated all Windows and Linux servers for enterprise.*Monitored host-based and network infrastructure for security threats.*Deployed and maintained enterprise antivirus solutions.

*Maintained network infrastructure including monitoring and delivery of network devices.*Performed routine and preventative maintenance of all infrastructure and classroom resources.

*Supported United States Air Force humanitarian relief effort with deployment of cargo, troops, and equipment worldwide.*Department funds manager for Rhein Main Air Base passenger terminal.*Held Secret Security Clearance for Department of Defense.