Security Director Active Directory

Marcus I. James

CISSP, CSM, MPM, CTT+, CASP, Network+, Security +, CCNA / Top Secret Clearance/SCI (Active) Cell: 931-***-**** **************@*****.***

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusijames/ OBJECTIVE: A position as an Information Security Director or Cybersecurity Program Manager PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results oriented leader with over 20yrs of experience applying a unique mix of strategic analysis, operational management, personnel development, and marketing skills.

Mar 2021 – Present: Cybersecurity Manager, Enviva Biomass

• Lead, manage and direct all cyber security initiatives in alignment with Enviva’s goals and objectives.

• Produce and track a cyber security plan and budget that is integrated into the entire IT plan for Enviva’s business planning and budgeting processes.

• Provide build vs. buy vs. partner analyses and recommendations for new technologies, including development of Request for Proposal documentation and ROI analysis, review of proposals, and active management of the selection and implementation process, where it applies.

• For acquired companies and newly built locations, ensure due diligence is performed from a cyber security perspective. Identify and escalate risks to the organization.

• Provide leadership and management of staff in cyber security including all supervision, performance management, career development, and all other personnel related functions.

• Manage internal and external resources to deliver the highest quality, first class service to operations and other stakeholders.

• Lead and facilitate a collaborative environment to include internal resources and external vendors / consultants to deliver operational and project support to our manufacturing enterprise.

• Work closely with IT Infrastructure, Technology Service Center, Applications management, and team members to establish priorities, resolve incidents, and maintain standardized documentation. Sep 2018 – Sep 2020: Sr. Manager, Corporate Security, Dell Technologies

• Accountable for all people-management activities for subordinate staff and responsible for establishing goals and objectives for the department

• Interacts on a regular basis with the senior leadership team and customers

• Participates in change management quorums & helps plan implementation of major change efforts

• Works cross-functionally with other leads in Cybersecurity, IT and business functions to meet project milestones and service levels

• Drives corporate programs and ensures deadlines are met while also ensuring that security goals and initiatives are successfully implemented

• Handles customer escalations to ensure best possible outcomes are achieved and monitors and ensures SLA’s are met

• Develops complex solutions to business problems or customer engagements through in-depth analysis, coordination, and negotiation with key decision makers

• Network Security Audits, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Purchasing and User Experience U.S. ARMY ASSIGNMENTS & EXPERIENCE: (Feb. 1998 – Feb. 2018) Oct 2015 – Feb 2018: Cybersecurity Director, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX

• Leads a team responsible for system compliance for over 5000 users with policies governing communications security, Internet/email usage, access controls and incident response.

• Designed and implemented organization IT and IT security policies, needed assessments, work plans, audits and resource management.

• Proactively ensured cybersecurity progress consistently met timeline milestones and budget goals.

• Leads quarterly cybersecurity pre-inspections of subordinate organizations and prepared detailed reports of discrepancies leading to successful Department of Defense (DoD) inspections.

• Develops and managed the new cybersecurity awareness training program increasing general user competency by 60%.

**Aug 2016 – May 2017: Assistant Cybersecurity PM, US Forces – Afghanistan (Army Deployment)**

• Led a team of six responsible for overall Information Assurance & Security posture of eastern Afghanistan.

• Monitored, reported, and tracked all IT systems to include three operational networks, network devices and cybersecurity compliance in according with DoD regulations and policies.

• Served as the Windows 10 migration project lead for US Forces Afghanistan overseeing the migration from Windows 7 to Windows 10 with over 20,000 workstations. Oct 2011 – Oct 2015: Network Engineer/Assistant Director, 20th Support Command

• Led a team responsible for the design, implementation, troubleshooting and security of the 20th CBRNE Command’s strategic and forward deployed networks.

• Configured and implemented Active Directory Federation between US Forces Korea and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) – Pacific in Hawaii, saving US Forces Korea over 20 million dollars in travel expenses per fiscal year for war simulation exercises.

• Planned and coordinated replacement of over 2,500 computers at the End-Of-Life (EOL) cycle with upgraded systems increasing proficiency over 70%.

• Served as the forward deployed Assistant Director of Communication advising the Command on all IT best practices.

• Created DRP for organization and led DRP rehearsals bi-annually Sept 2009 – Jul 2011: Tactical Systems Program Manager, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell Kentucky

• Led a team responsible for planning, integrating, maintaining and troubleshooting all tactical systems within the 101st Airborne Division to include subordinate units at Fort Campbell and NATO forces while deployed in eastern Afghanistan.

• Areas of focus include satellite communications, GPS technologies, long range network radio technologies, VOIP phones, and VTC sessions.

• Also responsible for analyzing, planning, and executing Communications Security support for all mission requirements within the command to provide reliable strategic communications.

• Was selected above peers to serve as the US Communications Director for Polish Forces in south eastern Afghanistan responsible for the Polish LAN, tactical communications and overall cybersecurity. Oct 2007 – Sep 2009: Communications Security Program Manager, 1st Signal Brigade, Camp Yongsan, S. Korea

• Responsible for managing five Communications Security accounts dispersed in various locations around Korea.

• Draft communications security policies and ensured all Communications Security administrators were adequately trained on all Communication Security procedures to include disaster recovery plans.

• Responsible for planning, analyzing and executing all Communications Support within the command to accommodate peacetime, transition to war and war time communications support between Joint and Army operations.

Education:

• M.S. in Cybersecurity, Webster University, 2017

• B.S. in Information Technology Management, Trident University, 2011

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