Project Manager Security

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Technically sophisticated, tenacious, and performance-centric professional

powered with broad-based experience in information security project

management as well as implementation of innovative solutions. Show

paramount efforts in all facets of project life-cycle development, from

initial system analysis and security network design through implementation,

quality review, and enhancement to optimize operational efficiency while

significantly reducing cost. Possess stellar qualifications in delivering

simultaneous, large-scale projects within budget and time constraints

coupled with remarkable ability to lead, train, and coordinate with

technical teams to provide innovative business solutions. Exhibit a keen

eye for detail complemented with proven effectiveness in fiercely

competitive and fast-paced environment.

CORE STRENGTHS

Network Infrastructure Design and Project Management and Operations

Implementation

Data Integrity and Security / Disaster Continuous Process and Performance

Recovery Improvement

Risk Assessment and Impact Analysis Technical Support and Troubleshooting

Leadership, Training, and Team Building Quality Assurance and Regulatory

Compliance

Organized with Strong Analytical Budget Implementation and Cost Control

Abilities

Articulate Oral and Written Problem Resolution and Decision Making

Communication

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Washoe County School District ( Reno, NV

Information Technology Security Officer 2006-Present

Direct and coordinate all operational aspects of School District's

Information Security department focusing on strategic planning for future

projects and budgeting. Instrumental in monitoring the District's IPS/IDS

and Firewall logs for anomalies in conjunction with IT staff. Work

collaboratively with School Police and school's Legal Department to conduct

internal computer forensic investigations on both servers and workstations

as they relate to criminal or policy violations. Convene with IT staff for

yearly internal and external computer security audits by gathering

information and statistics then compiling that information into a report

form for the auditors.

Notable Accomplishments:

. Established the IT Security Department and served as the project manager

to install a product to encrypt outbound e-mail; expertly managed the

encryption of school district laptops, notebooks and flash drives

. Cost-effectively saved more than $100K by utilizing an open source

solution

. Conceptualized and implemented all Information Technology ISO-9001

compliant procedures pertaining to IT security

. Led all efforts in ensuring both state and federal mandated compliance,

including NRS603A, FERPA and HIPAA, as well as encryption of laptops,

notebook and external storage devices

. Commended in facilitating Payment Card Industry (PCI) audits per PCI Data

Security Standards

. Initiated the development of Information Technology disaster recovery

procedure

. Designed and created data security information sheets for Administration

in the District

. Served as the representative of IT on the District's Emergency

Preparedness Counsel

Washoe Medical Center ( Reno, NV (1997-2005)

Senior Applications Security Analyst 2001-2005

Drove all initiatives in developing and implementing a Washoe Health

System's secure file transfers for the purpose of transferring sensitive

information to outside contacts while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Analyzed internal computer security scans on servers and workstations

utilizing NetIQ for compliance to corporate policy. Primarily held

responsible for conducting internal computer forensic investigations on

both servers and workstations. Spearheaded and mentored a team of 15

security analysts that were responsible for RACF user support and maintain

user access on the OS/390. Pivotal in installing and maintaining Washoe

Health System's firewall and PGP for desktop usage. Facilitated educational

sessions for different hospital departments on security awareness.

Regularly interfaced with senior management for the hospital's yearly

internal and external computer security audit by gathering information and

statistics then compiling that information into a report form for the

auditors.

Notable Accomplishments:

. Recognized as the project manager for the overall project of the

hospital's application packaging software solution

. Displayed unsurpassed expertise in securing file transfer and converting

external and internal users from the dialup connections over to a VPN

solution

. Served as the focal point of contact of multiple departments on new

projects when they involved IT security and inquiries on data protection

. Earned comprehensive skills in firewall administration, computer

forensic, RACF security, and management

Applications Security Analyst 1997-2001

Installed and regularly updated NAI Virus Software on PCs throughout the

hospital using NAI's ePolicy Orchestrator. Rendered first level security

technical support for our OS390 mainframe system using RACF, Vanguard's

RACF Administrator product and TPX. Utilized Vanguards Security Reporter in

analyzing access on the OS390's resources and datasets for 3000-user

environment. Fulfilled expanded responsibilities as the Security

Administrator, responsible for the hospital's UNIX systems. Functioned as

the Administrator of the hospital's remote dial up access using Cisco

Secure software for access and monitoring purposes.

Notable Accomplishments:

. Developed the IT Security Department and managed the hospital's anti-

virus solution in collaboration with the IT Security Manager

. Appointed to be the IT part of the hospital's external audit that dealt

with the RACF portion

. Gained significant competencies and knowledge in RACF, data security, and

networking

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE

Data Processing Liaison ( Computing Resources, Inc., Reno, NV: 1993-1997

Computer Operations Analyst ( JCPenney, Reno, NV: 1988-1993

EDUCATION

Course Taken, GPA: 4.0

( Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno, NV: 2002-2005

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major in Marketing

( University of Nevada, Reno, NV

Received numerous Debate and Speech Awards; Member of Delta Sigma Pi,

Alumni Association, and UNR Debate Team

Coursework in Accounting

( California Lutheran College, Thousand Oaks, CA

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

SANS.org

. Intrusion Detection In-Depth, Orlando, FL (GCIA Certificate #01936): 2007

. Hacker Techniques, Exploits & Incident Handling, San Jose, CA: 2005

. Computer and Network Security Awareness, Anaheim, CA: 2002

. Securing Linux/Unix, Orlando, FL: 2001

. Security in Windows 2000, Monterey, CA: 2000

. Windows NT Security, New Orleans, LA: 1999

. Intro to Information Security, Orlando, FL: 1998

GMIS

. Information Technology Executive Training, Reno, NV: 2007

TMCC

. Linux Install and Configuration, Reno, NV: Spring 2005

. UNIX System Administration, Reno, NV: Spring 2003

. Fundamentals of UNIX, Reno, NV: Fall 2002

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member, Information Systems Security Association Member, InfraGard, Reno,

NV Chapter

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Applications: MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Project,

Outlook), Cisco Mars, Encase Forensic Software, NetIQ Security

Manager, Lotus Notes, Novell GroupWise, Network Associates Virus

Suite, PCAnywhere, Drop Chute File Delivery System, FTP Voyager,

Gene6 FTP Server, Wireshark, VMWare, Nmap, Metasploit, Putty,

PGP, TrueCrypt, Tivoli IT Director, ProofPoint email security

appliance, Ironport email security appliance, Ironport web

security appliance, Surf Control Internet Filtering appliance,

Attachmate, TSO, CICS, TPX, SMS, A2K, RACF

Operating Unix (AIX, HPUX), Linux (Red Hat, Ubuntu) Windows Desktop and

Systems: Server, OS/400, MVS

Databases: Microsoft SQL and MySQL

Other: Data Encryption, Computer Forensics, OS390, z390, AS/400, x86,

Cisco routers and switches, Check Point Firewall, Cisco Firewall

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