MSP Network Security Consultant & Hands-on Engineer (Systems & Networking)

Summary

Results-oriented Senior Engineer & IT professional with over 15 years of expertise in cybersecurity, systems/network engineering, and compliance management. Recognized for consistently achieving objectives and maintaining high-quality standards in dynamic environments. Dedicated to delivering exceptional contributions to cybersecurity initiatives, leveraging a diverse skill set and a passion for continuous improvement. Committed to providing excellent skills to the organization as a Cyber Security Specialist.
Cybersecurity Excellence – Proficient in implementing strong cybersecurity measures to protect organizational assets and mitigate risks. Skilled in developing effective security strategies and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Compliance Management – Extensive experience in compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS and HIPAA, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Capable of conducting thorough security assessments and implementing remediation plans.
Strategic Planning and Development – Adept at strategic security planning, policy development, and risk management. Skilled in aligning cybersecurity initiatives with organizational objectives to foster a culture of security awareness.

Work Experience

MSP in Arlington (2018-Present)
Senior Systems & Network Consultant

Experienced Senior Network Consultant with a demonstrated history of developing and enforcing information security policies to support business operations and technology implementations. Skilled in coordinating company-wide information security matters and managing incident response and disaster recovery exercises.
Develop, define, review, and enforce information security policies, standards, and guidelines to support business operations and technology implementations.
Coordinate group-wide and company-wide information security matters, including business continuity, disaster recovery, incident response, and intrusion detection management.
Monitor, log, and track all phases of the Help Desk support cycle using the Remedy ticketing system.
Prepare and manage incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery exercises to validate business resiliency and efficacy of plans.
Manage and plan email migrations, server upgrades, software installations, and upgrades across all locations/users.
Assess, manage, document, and coordinate information and cyber vulnerabilities throughout the organization to ensure proper remediation.

HOA Management Firm (2012-2018)
IT/Operations Manager

Served as IT/Operations Manager with a background in overseeing the development and implementation of help desk and security policies to ensure PCI compliance.
Proficient in managing all phases of the Help Desk support cycle and coordinating email migrations, server upgrades, and patches.
Supervised the development, implementation, and administration of help desk and security policies to ensure PCI compliance.
Configured and administered all group policies, including user profiles, security policies, computer policies, application deployment, and terminal services.
Managed and planned email migrations, server upgrades, and patches, ensuring smooth operations.
Coordinated anti-virus installations to all users’ systems along with monthly scans to
maintain security protocols.

Local Municipality (2010-2012)
IT Operations Manager

Skilled Operations Manager with experience providing guidance and oversight for networking and information security operations. Proficient in defining strategies and priorities, managing procurement, and analyzing enterprise business models to determine security risks and risk management considerations.
Provided guidance and oversight for networking and information security operations, ensuring cybersecurity, performance, and data integrity of network systems.
Defined strategies and priorities pertinent to network and security operations, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish associated goals and objectives.
Led procurement management of all associated networking and security hardware, software, and services, ensuring oversight of hardware and software lifecycle and maintenance schedules.
Analyzed enterprise business models and IT systems to determine security risks and risk management considerations, facilitating informed decision-making processes.

Education

Certifications and Licenses