J.R. YARBROUGH

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ad4cen@r.postjobfree.com

214-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jryarbrough

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a Cyber Security/IT position in senior management where I can leverage my creativity, expertise, and experience to transform business requirements into innovative technology solutions.

SUMMARY

Experienced IT Leader and Cyber Security Professional (CISSP) with a layered defense design philosophy.

oNatural aptitude for leadership and thinking outside-the-box

oInnate ability to automate business processes

oProficiency in analytical problem-solving

oAbility to clearly communicate complex technical processes to non-technical persons

23 years of IT experience

21 years of management experience

13 years in Cyber Security

Specializes at:

oInfrastructure analysis, design, and deployment

oIncident Response, DR/BC, PEN Testing & Threat Hunting

oOT network segmentation and cyber security

oLarge technical projects and rollouts

oTechnical documentation and policy creation

EXPERIENCE

Blue Racer Midstream Caiman Energy II – Dallas, TX Jan 2013 - Present

Director of Information Technology and Cyber Security

Led IT/Cyber Security initiatives at the highest level within the organization, comparable to CIO/CISO responsibilities at other companies.

Maintained seamless network operations by leading a cross-functional team comprised of network administrators and field technicians while also collaborating with external contractors.

Orchestrated the evolution of IT infrastructure to match the company's exponential growth from 30 to 300 employees from 2011 – 2024.

Spearheaded the design and implementation of ALL cyber security policies and infrastructure, ensuring robust protection for critical assets.

Architected and implemented comprehensive IT and OT infrastructure for two natural gas processing facilities in West Virginia and Ohio.

Established as the key authority in driving strategic decisions for Cyber Security, IT/OT projects and procurement.

Concurrently fulfilled the responsibilities of both IT Manager and IT Director roles.

Caiman Energy – Dallas, TX Jan 2011 – Jan 2013

Information Technology Manager

Achieved seamless network operations through expert administration, troubleshooting, server setup, hardware support, Exchange email administration, DHCP, WINS, DNS, network monitoring, and firewall/antivirus management.

Spearheaded a virtualization project that streamlined server infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency and security.

Palm Harbor Homes – Addison, TX July 2001 – Jan 2011

Network Operations Manager

Recognized and promoted twice for outstanding performance: progressed from Network Administrator to Network Engineer, ultimately assuming the role of Network Operations Manager.

Directed and optimized a high-performing team of Network Administrators and Engineers, showcasing leadership in fostering collaboration and achieving collective goals.

Optimized contract terms and achieved cost savings during negotiations for renewals with WAN and Telecom providers.

Oversaw the comprehensive management of an on-site datacenter, including UPS, HVAC, and 200+ servers across seven racks, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

Demonstrated advanced proficiency in navigating and optimizing an intricate network infrastructure consisting of a Wide Area Network spanning 172 remote locations and 1600 Windows NT/2000 nodes in an Active Directory mixed-mode domain.

Showcased expertise in configuration and optimization of various Cisco routers and switches.

Orchestrated a successful network migration from MCI Frame Relay to AT&T MPLS for 172 remote locations, minimizing downtime and optimizing network performance.

Delivered expert support, consulting, and mentorship to Network Administrators, resolving escalated issues with precision and fostering professional growth within the team.

EDUCATION

University of North Texas – Denton, TX 2001

Bachelor of Science - Business Computer Information Systems

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Information Systems Security Professional – CISSP #976-***-****

SKILLS

Platforms: Cisco IOS, Microsoft Windows, Linux, VMware ESXi & vCenter, Hyper-V, Citrix

Networking: Micro Segmentation, VLANs, SD-WAN, BGP, EIRGP, OSPF, RIP

Network Security: Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower, ASA & Meraki, CyberArk PAM & EPM, OKTA, Forescout, CrowdStrike

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