John Ryan

Marlborough, MA ***** Cell: 508-***-**** ad2g0r@r.postjobfree.com Linkedin

Professional Summary

Dynamic and strategic Chief Security Architect with extensive experience in the financial services sector. Expert in leading architecture and design initiatives, integrating cutting-edge technologies and driving enterprise-wide security improvements. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and security tools including AWS, Microsoft Azure, Netskope, Splunk, Sailpoint, and OKTA. Proven track record in optimizing investments in security platforms, aligning to security maturity model, enterprise partnership with IT Teams, and delivering robust and secure solutions.

Core Competencies include:

Cloud Security Architecture

Storage Services

Active Directory and IAM

Risk and Compliance

Banking and Payment Systems

Data Warehouse and Analytics

API Security

IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platform

CERTIFICATIONS

●AWS Security Architect Associate

●Blockchain Solutions Architect

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Citizens Financial, Johnston, RI 2017 – Present

Director Security Architecture

●Senior Security Architect focused on implementing cloud security, enabling business initiatives with shift-left security requirements which enabled the business to expand the agile delivery program by over 230%

●Support and guide project teams in selecting and securing vendor platforms.

●Work with Risk teams to document risks and action plans related to cyber security risks

●Provide Metrics and KPIs on cloud security risks and vulnerabilities

●Documented Capability Roadmaps for IAM, Cryptographic Operations, Dev/Sec/Ops and Logging and Monitoring

●Integrated Security Architecture team with enterprise architecture governance process including Architecture Review Board (ARB), Tech Boards, and Risk Oversight

●Defined and implemented Cloud Cost Management process for security products in AWS and Azure using Apptio Cost Management System.

●Led architecture initiative to design and deploy Splunk for security visibility and SIEM including migration to the cloud and alert automation and AI Ops integration.

●Created an Open Source Program Office (OSPO) to expand the use of open-source software while ensuring license compliance with policies

●Developed a Multi-Phase Crypto Agility program to assess post-quantum readiness including key expansion and testing, key inventory, and vendor alliance and partnership

Director Architecture - Fidelity Investments Boston Ma. 2008 – 2017

Responsible for setting Technology and Architecture direction for Corporate IT Product Teams delivering mission-critical capabilities in Compliance, HR, Payroll, Finance, and Business Intelligence. Worked with Tech. Leads and developers to design and deliver solutions on time that are operationally stable and scalable. Technical skills and experience in the following:

●Project architecture and design for system enhancements and implementations

●Evaluate and recommend the purchase of vendor technology platforms

●Large Complex System Architecture (ERP, Compliance, Defined Contribution Recordkeeping)

●Ensured Security controls were understood and applied for internal and client-facing IT Platforms

Leadership skills and experience in the following:

●Drove complex projects in a fast-paced adaptive environment

●Guided Product Teams on Product and Technology Strategy, including SaaS security controls

Key Projects.

●Software as a Service – Enterprise guidelines and standards for adoption

●Platform as a Service – Enterprise roll-out of PaaS platform

●Compliance Surveillance Data and Rules Engine

Previous Experience

●Barnard & Thompson Boston Ma. Senior Engineer

oReal-Time Warehouse and Manufacturing Platforms

●Keane Associates Boston Ma. Senior IT Consultant

oSpecializing in Mainframe and Distributed Financial Service IT services

EDUCATION

Framingham State University, Boston, MA

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

TECHNICAL SKILLS

AWS and Azure Cloud Platforms, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Security Visibility (Splunk, ExtraHop etc., Application Security Dev/Sec/Ops Pipeline, Infrastructure Security (Qualys), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Office 365, Salesforce.com

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