Skills & Certifications

Experience

Cyber Security Engineer III @ Blue Origin, August 2022 - March 2023

Work with engineering and development groups to provide PKI services for existing/new applications and systems
Lead the deployment and continuous improvement of new and existing security technologies including PKI
Work with other departments to implement PKI into work and data flows to ensure compliance and manage risk
Maintain and support other Cyber Security technologies
Document processes and procedures relating to Cyber Security technologies
Assist the Cyber Security Sr. Manager with maintaining the Cyber Security Roadmap
Support the security organization with maintaining customer compliance requirements revolving around NIST and ISO
Mentor other team members on Security technologies and standards

Information Security Operations Engineer, March 2021 - July 2022

Subject Matter Expert for all PKI related matters, F5 Big-IP platform, and Azure
Recommend and implement technical controls to support and enforce defined security policies
Research, evaluate, design, test, recommend or plan the implementation of new or updated information security hardware or software
Monitor vendors that provide information security functions for compliance with contracted service-level agreements
Implement security projects and provide expert guidance on security matters for other IT projects
Ensure audit trails, system logs, and other monitoring data sources are reviewed periodically and are in compliance with policies and audit requirements
Design, coordinate and oversee security testing procedures to verify the security of systems, networks, and applications, and manage the remediation of identified risks
Participate in the development and maintenance of security policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures

Sr. Network Architect, June 2019 - March 2021

offer subject matter expertise in the development and implementation of our data center modernization strategy, utilizing the latest best of breed networking technologies.
This role is a key leader in the design and management of a next generation data center and possesses a mix of advanced architectural experience with infrastructure technology and strategic business acumen.
Leads continuous improvement efforts to enhance infrastructure performance, security, and to optimize core infrastructure resources

Network Architect, January 2015 - June 2019

Ensure platforms are protected from unauthorized external and internal access
Configure and deploy platforms for new installations, lifecycle refreshes, and upgrades
Perform capacity and resource planning, assess risks, and recommend, design, and implement networked systems
Create run books, technical diagrams, and other artifacts as needed to document infrastructure configurations
Diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure problems
Contribute to the preparation, review, and periodic update of IT standards, architectures, technical documentation, and security policies
Excellent communication and presentation skills with experience running small to medium-sized projects, interacting with varying levels from vendors to upper management

Network Administrator, May 2012 - January 2015

Mitigate vulnerabilities discovered during security audits
Administer, support, and maintain network and server infrastructure
Repair and recover from hardware and software failures
Manage firewalls to accommodate business requirements while maintaining security
Maintain SLAs while working tickets
Participate in annual disaster recovery exercises
Work with vendors to plan for & deploy applications

Server Analyst II, June 2007 - May 2012

Monitor all server hardware, software, and services in all North American locations
Proactively replace hardware to prevent unscheduled downtime
Test and approve windows updates
Create and maintain application packages for deployment with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
Create and maintain virtual desktops for use with VMWare View