Active Directory Compliance Manager

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Dhimant Dalal Dallas, Texas

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Security Operations and Compliance Manager

Experience building cutting edge security systems and solutions Knowledgeable IT professional with two decades of experience in strategic analysis and solution implementation. Ability to conduct comprehensive investigations diagnosing costly security issues and vulnerabilities. Trusted advisor providing recommendations and solutions to protect and secure corporate data. Results overseeing the development and optimization of security systems for global organizations. Excel at connecting with clients to ensure achievement of technology goals and provide strategic analysis. Proficient in security policies, active directory, firewalls, identity, and access management. Highlights of Expertise

• Security Administration and Infrastructure

• Change Management

• Access Controls

• Active Directory

• Cloud Solution

• PCI-DSS

• Vulnerability Scanning

• Identity Access Management

• Privileged Access Management

• SIEM

Career Experience

Appsalute, Louisville, KY

Being a MSSP company, I have had an opportunity to work on various different solutions and network infrastructure.

Security Operations and Compliance Manager (2022-Present) Create and manage Azure Infrastructure for Small and Medium Businesses. Hybrid Active Directory. Manage and Audit OU’s, Users, GPO’s, Groups regularly. Configure and maintain Office365. Dark Web monitoring of our clients using SPYCloud. Create GAP analysis for PCI compliance for businesses. Also, help with SAQ’s and ASV Quarterly scans. Initiated and obtained SOC2, Type 1 report for Appsalute. Maintain and configure SSO and MFA in OKTA for our clients. Use NinjaOne RMM for windows updates and remote connectivity. Responsible for Weekly Change management meetings. Create IT budgets for our customers. Did Phishing Simulations for customers as well as IT Security Training. Qdoba Restaurant Corporation, San Diego, CA

Assist with the separation from ”Jack In The Box, Inc” infrastructure by creating a new technical architecture, and optimization of business networks that fell in line with the business objectives. SR. SECURITY ENGINEER (2018 to 2021)

Contrived technical strategies to enhance security infrastructure, identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, maintain PCI compliance, and standardize operations for a PCI level one merchant. Collaborate with teams in information technology to enhance a wide range of business systems and networks. Create standard operating, security, and infrastructure policies for PCI compliance. Verify alignment with CIS guidelines for security. Design a hybrid active directory environment with a local domain controller and Azure. Install Cisco Firepower,and Meraki MX firewalls and Meraki Wifi and switches. Implement Okta as the new identity manager, Rapid 7 Insight VM for Vulnerabilities and compliance scanning, Cyberark solutions for Privileged Account Management.

• Migrated 20+ virtual servers and created 40 new virtual servers to expand corporate infrastructure.

• Improved post-acquisition security by transforming a standalone network into a segregated network.

• Implemented Meraki Stack in three different locations to date. Dhimant Dalal

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• Transitioned from in house Microsoft Exchange to cloud based Microsoft Office 365. Maximo Tech Solutions, Mumbai, India

Spearheaded the launch and growth of a tech firm offering customized virtualization solutions. DIRECTOR OF IT OPERATIONS (2016 to 2018)

Supported the vision of a growing technology company, regulated daily activities, aligned business budgets and expenses, and prioritized IT projects. Supported hotel clients by establishing and maintaining PCI compliance. Formed lasting partnerships with major technology brands, such as Encrust IT Solutions, Nimble, NetApp, Fortinet, and Microsoft. Aided retailers in driving sales of virtualization technologies to numerous companies.

• Implemented Meraki Wifi and Switches in various hotels.

• Set up the entire infrastructure for several hotels across the country, including Wi-Fi, security, telephony, and active directory.

Baccarose Perfumes and Beauty Products, Mumbai, India Directed IT operations of a leading company in the Indian luxury beauty market and supervised a team of 14. MANAGER OF IT OPERATIONS (2014 to 2016)

Introduced robust solutions to improve technical capability and streamline operations. Headed migration from local Exchange to Office 365, segregated servers, and installed and configured VMWare vSphere. Developed IT budgets and created all standard operating policies and procedures. Removed static IP's, moved to a DHCP, and installed Kaseya.

• Played an integral part in standardizing information technology across the company. Palisades Hospitality and Moana Restaurant Group, San Rafael, CA Planned and prioritized IT initiatives for a leading hospitality group comprised of 19 restaurants and 2 hotels. DIRECTOR OF IT (2013 to 2014)

Led and supported a full review and transformation of IT systems architecture and oversaw the migration of legacy servers. Headed the implementation of Labtech for patching, ticketing, and anti-virus inventory which substantially reduced overhead, security risks, viruses, and malware vulnerability. Directed additional projects focused on centralizing critical equipment and server inventory and transitioning to Google Apps.

• Implemented virtualization and managed security services across all locations in order to maintain PCI compliance.

21 C Museum Hotels, Garage on Market, Louisville, KY Provided leadership to all aspects of information technology operations on behalf of a contemporary art museum. DIRECTOR OF IT (2010 to 2013)

Partnered with stakeholders to identify technical challenges and execute solutions for backup and recovery management, firewall administration and reporting, AV and Patch management. Administered IT budgets of up to $1.75M and negotiated $2M in vendor contracts. Delivered semi-annual State of IT addresses to senior executives. Led projects involving network administration, installation, upgrade, and migration.

• Directed complex projects focused on the centralization of business networks.

• Ensured continuous PCI compliance by implementing external/ internal scans for processing and completing ROC.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Network Administrator (2007 to 2010) Prototype IT, Irving, TX Sr Security Administrator/ Computer Systems Analyst (2000 to 2007) Wyndham International, Dallas, TX Controller (2000) Wyndham City Center, Washington, DC Education & Credentials

University of Houston, Houston, TX

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS Professional Development: CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor; Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer; GISF-GIAC Information Security Fundamentals; Sans Track 2: Firewalls, Perimeter Protection, and VPNS; Sans Track 9: Introduction to Information Security

Technical Proficiencies: Azure Cloud,Windows 2016/2019 Server, Office 365, Google Apps, Spycloud, Kaseya, VMWare Vsphere, Veeam, Okta, Cisco Firepower, Exinda WAN Optimizer, Firemon, Dell Power Edge Servers, Dell PowerVault (NAS), HP, SANs, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, DNS, DHCP, WUS/ SUS, Algosec, Cisco Meraki, Ninja RMM, Acronis Backups, Malwarebytes, Morphisec, Cisco Umbrella, Zscaler ZPA, Zscaler ZIA, Orca, Rapid7 IVM, Nessus, KnowBe4 GRC, Proofpoint Phishing Simulation.

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