Matthew P. Jaremko

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www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-jaremko-84b37315/ •

Stillwater, MN • 612-***-****

Summary

Director of Information Security/Principal Architect Profile

An astute, meticulous, and results-oriented Cybersecurity Specialist and Solutions Architect, with extensive experience delivering powerful cybersecurity technologies, protocols, and controls that safeguard assets and optimize IT availability for organizations. Expertise spans cloud infrastructure, product development, SDLC, Agile methodology, network and endpoint security, digital transformations, process automation, forecasting, budgeting, strategic partnerships and vendor management. Conceive pioneering applications, aligned with wider corporate objectives, gain buy-in from stakeholders, then contribute to realization of deliverables on time, to budget, and agreed specifications. Committed to maximizing customer satisfaction and achieving continuous improvement, collaborate cross-functionally to identify and mitigate risk plus resolve issues efficiently. Train and mentor colleagues, within positive working environments, to retain talent, and build high-performance teams that drive organizational success.

Areas of Expertise

•Team Leadership

•IT Architecture & Enterprise Systems

•Application Development (SDLC)

•Project Management

•Process Optimization

•Strategic Partnerships

•Continuous Improvement

•Cybersecurity

•Security Management Best Practice

•System Availability

•Quality Assurance

•Ethics & Regulatory Compliance

•Needs Audits

•Budgeting & Fiscal Control

•Change Management

•Performance Metrics & KPIs

•Stakeholder Relationships

•Training & Mentoring

Technical Proficiencies

Management Tools: Agile, Kanban, Rally, APEX & PCM

Firewall: Palo Alto, Check Point, Cisco ASA

Internet Proxy: Cisco, Ironport & Bluecoat

802.1x Infrastructure: Beacon & Pulse

IPS: Cisco, Palo Alto & Bricatta

Threat Detection: FireEye, Wildfire & Trend Deep Discovery

Server Administration: Linux

Cloud & Automation: AWS Console, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, SAML 2.0 Azure, Splunk, Splunk SOAR

Key Accomplishments

●Forged team of 18 cybersecurity professionals that consistently exceed productivity targets.

●Built portfolio of strategic partnerships to deliver continuous improvement and maximize customer satisfaction.

●Established culture of excellence across organization and facilitated efficient resolution of issues, by introducing KPIs and metrics monitoring that enabled early identification and mitigation of problems.

●Promoted 7 times in just under 10 years at Fortune 10 organization, United Health Group.

Career Experience

Architect - Optum Technology, United Health Group (UHG), Plymouth, MN Aug 2021 – May 2023

Led entire lifecycle of Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) project, overseeing Proof of Concept, product testing and selection, then deployment of solution across organization. Leverage SOAR application and Linux servers within Development and Production functions, on-premises and within AWS cloud plus utilize Ansible, Terraform, and Jenkins to automate server implementation across environments. Produce documentation for administrators, end-users, and senior leadership to promote understanding of technology’s benefits and unique selling points (USPs).

●Appointed platform owner of Splunk Phantom (now Splunk SOAR).

●Administered AWS cloud infrastructure with AWS console tools without any third party support.

Principal Information Security Engineering- Optum Technology, United Health Group (UHG), Plymouth, MN Jan 2019 – Aug 2021

Supported delivery of projects by pinpointing and mitigating risks. Discovered new opportunities and solutions for positive change. Took ownership of cybersecurity technologies plus led integration of forecasting, budgeting, engagement, contract negotiations, and vendor management processes. Oversaw maintenance of business systems and headed creation of operating models, position descriptions, and SharePoint sites. Uncovered and resolved cybersecurity issues.

●Built robust relationships with business critical partners to improve operational efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction.

●Developed leadership skillset by completing Agile, APEX, Kanban, PCM, UHG rigorous culture, and value training.

Senior Manager Information Security, United Health Group (UHG), Plymouth, MN Aug 2018 – Jan 2019

IT Security Manager, United Health Group (UHG), Plymouth, MN, Plymouth, MN Jun 2013 – Aug 2018

Established 18-strong team, tasked with optimizing utilization of over 45 security technologies, driving innovation, and promoting cross-functional collaboration. Augmented performance monitoring metrics and attainment of KPIs to identify issues with network and security, then executed change that avoided service disruption and delivered continuous improvement. Liaised with senior leadership to enhance knowledge of security requirements and investment required to maximize infrastructure stability. Balanced stability and security needs enterprise wide. Broadened metrics program to additional technology groups within organization. Created Day Zero strategies and contributed to resolution of numerous critical incidents. Set and enforced network and security standards within several enclaves and DMZs.

●Increased operational efficiency by leading team of cybersecurity experts in automation and optimization of security technologies and protocols.

●Boosted staff productivity by 30% over 3 years with training and mentoring of cybersecurity team.

●Realized introduction of SevOne - enterprise class monitoring solution that provided monitoring and reporting of KPIs –

10% under budget.

●Provided consultancy on healthcare.gov firewall optimization project, that resulted in augmentation of ASA firewalls.

Senior IT Security Consultant United Health Group (UHG), Plymouth, MN Feb 2013 – Jan 2013

IT Security Consultant, United Health Group (UHG), Plymouth, MN Aug 2011 – Feb 2013

Security Services Coordinator, United Health Group (UHG), Chaska, DC Nov 2011 – Jun 2012

Security Engineer, TEK Systems, Bloomington, MN Aug 2010 – Aug 2011

Network Architect, BAE Systems, Yuma, AZ Jan 2008 – Dec 2009

Senior IT Analyst, BAE Systems, Fridley, MN Jan 2006 – May 2010

Education

Master of Science in Information Technology & Information Security (3.9 G.P.A), Capella University, Minneapolis, MN, 2007

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Resources, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 1997

Cultural Ambassadorship

Cultural Ambassador, United Health Group (UHG) 2019 – 2021

Serving as Cultural Ambassador, provided soft skill training, enhanced team morale, and boosted employee satisfaction. Held monthly sessions at leadership meetings to discuss “Our United Culture”, comprising the following topics:

Relationships: Build trust through collaboration:

Support: Do I Truly Understand the Best Way to Support You?

Appreciation: How Can I Help Others be Even More Effective?

Assume Positive Intent: Am I Taking Time to Understand?

Behavioral Styles: Am I Keeping Different Behavioral Styles in Mind?

Integrity: Honor commitments. Never compromise ethics:

Teamwork: How Big of a Team am I Playing On?

Accountability: What More Can I Do to Get Results?

Performance: Demonstrate excellence in everything we do:

Performance and Blue Chips: Best Use of My Time?

Alignment: What Can We Do to Move Forward Together?

Appreciative and Constructive Feedback: How Can I Help My Team get Fulfilling Results?

Values Lens: How Would this Look Through a Different Lens?

Innovation: Invent the future and learn from the past:

Shadow of a Leader: What Shadow am I Casting?

Change: How Can I Enable More Innovation?

Listening: At What Level am I Truly Listening?

Gravity: Am I Spending Time on Gravity Issues?

Compassion: Walk in the shoes of people we serve and those with whom we work:

Moods: Where am I on the Mood Elevator?

Insight Based Coaching: How Can I Coach to Enable Insights and Get Results?

Filters and Separate Realities: How are My Filters Affecting My Viewpoints?

Energy: Where am I on the Energy Dial?

Be Here Now: How Can I Better Manage My Busy Mind?

Results Cone: What Thinking is Driving My Behavior?

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