Information Security Technology Operations Management Executive
Resume:
Walt Swanson
Superior, Wisconsin 54880
Mobile:715-***-****
E-mail: ac762m@r.postjobfree.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/mrwaltswanson
Change Leadership Information Security Technology Operations Management Executive Leadership Program Management Crisis Management Compliance Innovation
Corporate technology and information security leader who develops strategies that influence behavior, enhance a positive culture, increase employee engagement and protect workplace reputation. Adept at understanding the drivers that impact organizational success in a variety of industries: retail, financial services, banking, law enforcement and education.
Known for abilities to partner with executive leaders and deliver results. Sought out by executives for strategic technology planning and recommendations on raising security awareness, communicating change, and enhancing corporate culture. Excels at quickly understanding business objectives and translating them into actionable technology/security plans that reach multiple stakeholders. In a crisis situation, provides a calm, stable presence and strong leadership that builds confidence and reduces risk.
A diplomatic leader skilled at guiding both clients and colleagues to consider alternatives that better serve their objectives. Resolving policy and procedures inconsistencies that are dated or have compliancy gaps. Leads teams that are recognized for strategic thinking, quality execution and excellent customer service.
Core Competencies:
Business Case Development
Compliance and Risk Mitigation
Crisis Management
Executive Leadership
Information Security
Infrastructure and Networking
Performance Management
Program and Project Management
Public Speaking and Presenter
Team Communications
Professional Experience:
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Duluth, Minnesota, 1/18 - PRESENT
IT Manager - Information Security
Development and implementation of both vendor and internally built assessments that gauge the overall security health of critical IT Infrastructure hardware and software systems and databases.
Implementation of effective security controls across information systems.
Assess the effectiveness of the security controls that have been implemented to ensure compliance with expected outcomes.
Educate and train staff on the latest threats and actions to mitigate potential threats.
Maintain compliance with Federal, State, and Local statutes and regulations that enforce security compliance.
Build and enforce countywide information security training curriculum to ensure ongoing security awareness.
Ensure data integrity and overall protection of data assets.
Provide oversight for the security incident response teams and help manage communications, strategic direction and remediation during security events.
Aid in the drafting and updating of Information Security Policies and enforcement.
Oversight of the St. Louis County Disaster Recovery plan including ongoing maintenance, testing and execution of the plan.
Plan, coordinate, and direct the activities of an assigned functional area in the Information Technology Department.
Manage the staff, equipment, and budget resources.
Plan and manage a variety of department projects.
Develop short and long range plans for acquiring, implementing, and managing information technology solutions.
Assist in the preparation and management of the department budget.
Coordinate plans for overall IT systems, including capacity planning
Planning and coordinate the training and development of department staff.
Develop operational, installation, configuration and upgrade documentation for infrastructure, storage hardware, client server systems, virtual environment and services for all software and hardware systems in the St Louis County Sheriff’s Office for newly implemented Computer Aided Dispatch (911) system (31 servers) consisting of Windows, VMware, Databases, and vendor provided applications.
SUPERIOR CHOICE CREDIT UNION, Superior, Wisconsin, 10/14 - 7/17
Executive Vice President/COO
Directed and managed Audit, Call Center, Card Services, Compliance, Facilities, Information Technology and Security areas.
Managed numerous large-scale projects including construction of a new branch, logistics for the relocation of Administrative staff, and modernization of the main branch for a total budget of over 6 million.
Revitalized outdated Information Technology, Security systems and related policies.
Worked with the core financial processor to review configurations and operating procedures, verifying efficiency; translating business requirements between key stakeholders and the vendor to document and provide resolutions.
Met regularly with Federal, State and IT auditors/examiners to verify operations were within regulation and compliancy thresholds.
Coordinated the EMV "Chip" Card deployment, managed relationships among vendors and internal departments.
Presented regularly at Board Meetings, the Annual Meeting and regional financial chapters.
Negotiated contracts and maintained vendor management documentation as required by State and Federal Examiners.
Architected operational and financial business cases for outsourcing IT operations including critical Core Processing.
MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, St. Paul, Minnesota, 7/12 - 9/14
Interim Chief Information Security Officer
Provided Information Security leadership to team of security professionals ensuring the security of data and resources.
Fostered a risk-conscious culture by collaboration with campus CIOs and IT leadership to provide recommendations and counsel on information security issues.
Responded to Audit findings, adapted/aligned policy framework, guidelines, and technologies, implemented remediation plans, and assured audit and security compliance.
Sourced, recruited, hired, and on-boarded subject matter experts to strengthen the Information Security expertise and Security Incident Response capabilities.
Served on the Risk Management Workgroup, collaborating with campus CIOs and IT security staff, executing continuity, disaster recovery, and risk management plans while optimizing audit compliance.
Managed/administered $2.4-million operating and project budget, increasing project value, and consistently meeting targeted resource stewardship objectives.
Supported organizational diversity initiatives, mentoring and developing under-represented populations to increase Information Security diversity.
Nominated by Deloitte for the Oracle Excellence Award: Oracle Fusion Middleware Innovation.
Directed the Identity and Access Management program increasing participation from 8 thousand users to 1.2 million users in 18 months.
Led the Vulnerability Management Team and subject matter experts for a coordinated system wide security effort to achieve Audit compliance-related objectives.
Executed numerous new technology integration initiatives, developed business cases, secured budget approval, purchased, implemented, and configured solutions including Security Incident and Event Management technologies (SIEM).
Spearheaded development and documentation of the System Office Information Security Program.
Frequent lecturer at national/local conferences, community events, presenting security and risk management concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, St. Paul, Minnesota, 3/98 - 7/12
Data Center Manager/CISO
Directed and managed Data Center Operations with 100 servers and 3,000 clients in a 200-site environment.
Developed/introduced/managed a Policy and Procedures Library to uncover and provide resolution of security issues.
Managed large-scale data center and network projects such as restructuring the entire infrastructure while improving performance, security and operational integrity.
Served as state-wide Hardware-Infrastructure Chairman and led multiple state-level domain teams to strategized/developed RFP proposals.
Revitalized under-performing projects and re-energized staff to meet project deadlines.
Developed/managed Network Services Area budget plans.
Education
CALIFORNIA COAST UNIVERSITY, Santa Ana, California
Master of Business Administration, October 1998
CALIFORNIA COAST UNIVERSITY, Santa Ana, California
Bachelor of Science in Business Management, August 1996
Industry Certifications
CISM Certification, April 2013
CISSP Certification, July 2007
Volunteer Activities
Brule River Sportsmen's Club Board Officer
Wisconsin Recreational Safety Instructor
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