Manager Security
Resume:
Andrew R. Evans
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Work Experience
Analyst, Information Security
Vanguard Group (via Randstad USA) Charlotte, NC February 2015 – September 2015
Monitored, maintained and safeguarded systems from threats and responded to events and incidents using forensic analysis processes to determine root causes thus prioritizing and containing them by severity, impact and intent.
Developed and implemented procedures and tuning policies for several different Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) tools to reduce false positives and reported revisions to all collaborating organizations.
Developed comprehensive risk assessments with cost/benefit considerations and application lifetime projections.
Collaborated with internal IT groups to provide technical security advice and best practice recommendations to assist in software development initiatives as well as expedite and mitigate complex issues affecting the environment.
Led the security incident response process, including the improvement of policies, ongoing identification of new threats and vulnerabilities, and quick response to all major security events handled by the Security Operations Center (SOC).
Experience developing, implementing and maintaining technical configuration baselines and security standards.
Maintained awareness of global cyber threat trends to create and implement pre-emptive measures through self-management through online tutorials, reading of information security news, industry trends, IT-related books and articles.
Executed strengths: communication, multitasking, organizational skills, high sense of urgency, self-drive and energy.
IT, Systems Analyst
Nationwide (via Brooksource) Columbus, OH April 2014 – February 2015
Served as Business Analyst and reviewed business processes and designed functional, non-functional & information requirements to develop and deliver software applications (SSDL).
Recognized opportunities to communicate new trends to better meet client needs and improve on budget projections.
Reviewed and executed test scripts to identify defects and opportunities for enhancements of software applications.
Established new network connections to execute objectives in support of main team missions daily/weekly.
Coordinated with multiple businesses to develop cross-collaborations and improve client interface.
Reviewed project plans and code scripts for potential threats to user data, software exploits, internal access, etc.
Project Officer/Security Manager (Operations Officer)
Ohio Army National Guard Columbus, OH March 2010 to Present
Serving as Platoon Leader of 1st Platoon, Acting Executive Officer, Unit Movement Officer and Primary Brigade MC.
Served as Master Trainer & Evaluator for 2 mobilizing units to prepare them for mobilizations.
Served as Unit Information Security Manager from 2011-2014.
Technical Project Leader for enhancement projects related to information security programs, policies, and SOPs in support of a $42 million defense budget.
Awarded Army Commendation Medal for exceptional performance in maintaining organizational security, ensuring high information and operation security standards with a strong leadership presence, adaptability and confidence.
Managed 14 site-security improvement projects to increase performance, reduce losses in efficiency at locations.
Prepared risk and vulnerability assessments (quarterly, monthly and weekly) to propose and recommend security measures implementable with minimal capital investment (i.e. increased layers of security, upgraded firewalls, etc.).
Presented Secret Level mission briefings to 54 high-ranking military and civilian leaders on 32 separate engagements.
Performed site security inspections/reviews of 100+ security & communications systems, weekly to quarterly.
Performed forensics investigations into all systems daily and reported findings bi-weekly of systems used by 340+ users.
Designed and implemented an Emergency Action and Management program to prepare for interruptions in operations against internal and external factors (ie. insider threat/active shooter, natural disaster, facility/site assault, etc.).
Program Manager/Training Supervisor (Operations Officer)
Ohio Army National Guard Columbus, OH January 2009 to March 2010
Served as General's Aide to 1-star general officer, providing assistance as official representative and administratively.
Served as Primary Liaison Officer to all contract/civilian organizations to establish strong organizational connections.
Provided updates on development projects, new proposals and policy reviews to executive staff members daily.
Supervised and managed 7 IT training programs for 60 personnel on new networking, technology and communications equipment over 5 months.
Awarded Army Achievement Medal for above-standard performance as acting Training Officer for Brigade HQ in leading several successful operations through to completion, using above-grade critical thinking and strong attention to detail during leadership transition period.
Provided total operational support and guidance to 5 returning units during 7 re-integration events over 6 months.
Served as primary acquisition officer of a $28 million operational planning system, performing 22 inventory audits over a 5-month period of 380+ items with no property loss/damage over a 6-month period.
IT, Network Manager (Operations Sergeant)
United States Army Reserves Columbus, OH April 2004 to January 2009
Served as Assistant and Acting Training manager for all IT and systems training for 2 years.
Served as Level II Information Assurance Security Officer – trained in network security, incident handling, threat/vulnerability management and prevention, cryptography.
Awarded Army Commendation Medal for exceptional performance in maintaining and managing IT department and ensuring high information security standards with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Prepared and led executive staff meetings with command-level executives daily on system status changes, local intelligence information formally and informally.
Conducted daily network audits, user-level system assessments and infrastructure tests to maintain peak performance.
Led IT services team to provide direct network and user-level support on all electronic communication equipment (i.e. switching assemblages, pcs, pa systems, ancillary communications equipment, etc.) to 220+ users.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Economics (2011)
The Ohio State University - Columbus, OH
Air Defense Artillery Officer (2010, 2015-2016)
US Army Artillery School – Ft. Sill OK
Antiterrorism/Infrastructure Protection Officer (2012)
US Army Military Police School – Ft. Leonard Wood, MO
Network Administrator Switching Systems Operator/Maintainer (2005)
US Army Signal School – Ft. Gordon, GA
Skills
Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Fiber-Optic Cabling, Tier 1-2-3 Response, Rack, CISCO, Palo Alto, Application-Based Monitoring, MS Windows OS, Apple iOS, Android, Inventory Management, Logistics, Bi-lingual [English & Swahili], Process Improvement, Team-Building, Security, Bandwidth, Architectural Blue Prints, Electrical Diagram Interpretation, Priority, Flash, Override, NT, LogRhythm, WireShark, TeaLeaf, MacAfee, Symantec, IDS, Unix, HP Service Manager, Linux, Communicating, Motivating, Project Management, Public Speaking, Management, Customer Service, Creative, Detail-Oriented, Self-Motivated, Resilient, Dependable, Punctual, Leader, Decision-Making, Fitness-Minded, Financial Analysis, Innovative, Adaptive, Problem-Solving, Energetic, Confident
Links
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/andrew-evans/78/593/77/
Notable Affiliations
1st Lieutenant, US Army, Ohio Army National Guard, 2004-present
Founder & CEO, Dru Love Bacon, LLC., 2013-present
Founder & CEO, DRU INTERNATIONAL, LLC., 2008-present
Lifelong Member & Contributor, The Ohio State University Alumni Association, 2011-present
Alumni & Lifelong Member, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, since 2002
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