I am an experienced Information Security Engineer with several years of experience in the IT Security field. I have a passion for maintaining and enhancing the security posture of endpoints, mobile devices, servers, and other network devices. My expertise includes vulnerability scanning, incident response, and regulatory compliance, and I am versed in NIST, HIPAA, and other security standards. I am skilled in a variety of tools and methodologies, such as PaloAlto firewalls, Rapid7 InsightIDR, Sophos, and Solarwinds LEM, and I have experience with managed security services vendors.
In my previous role, I have worked as a Network Security Engineer, where I developed and implemented the company’s computer security incident response plan based on NIST standards and HIPAA compliance guidelines. I conducted monthly health checking of all company network infrastructure and systems to ensure compliance with the company’s security policy, contractual obligations, and documented the results. I have also served as a Security Engineer and Security Analyst, where I led incident response calls and trained junior analysts on industry best practices.
As a Systems/Network Administrator, I was responsible for monitoring, modifying, and maintaining systems in a load-balanced, multi-data center environment for confidentiality, integrity, and availability to customers.
In addition to my security experience, I am also a licensed Realtor, committed to providing the best real estate services. I have over 16 years of experience in listing homes for sale and full home search for buyers and sellers in Johnson County, KS, and the surrounding areas.
I am committed to continuing my education in the field of Information Security and keeping up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies. I am a proactive problem-solver with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and I am always eager to take on new challenges and find innovative solutions to complex problems.
Qualifications include a BS degree in Telecommunications Management; Information Security, Information Technology and a business acumen to enforce various levels of confidentiality, integrity and availability.
I have been in my I.T. career for several years and I have had the opportunity to work in the following industries: Information Security, Gaming, Financial, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Retail, Legal, Utilities, Managed Services, Banking, Dental, Health Services