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Jerry (Trace) B.
Sr Information Security Engineer at USHEALTH Group, a United Healthcare company.
Dallas, TX, United States
Details
Education:
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Cyber Security
Bellevue University
2016 : 2017
Assosiates of Applied Science
Air Traffic Control
Tulsa Community College
2012 : 2013
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Oklahoma State University
2008 : 2010
Cyber Security
Bellevue University
2016 : 2017
Assosiates of Applied Science
Air Traffic Control
Tulsa Community College
2012 : 2013
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Oklahoma State University
2008 : 2010
Experience:
• Oversee the management and real-time monitoring of multiple security applications such as SIEM, EDR, NGFW, and MFA – ensuring optimal performance and security.
• Conduct incident response procedures by investigating security events flagged by various monitoring tools.
• Established a comprehensive vulnerability management program, incorporating continuous scanning, dynamic dashboards, and automated reports.
• Successfully implemented a centralized logging cluster utilizing FOSS products, later transitioning to Splunk Enterprise Security.
• Assisted in enhancing organizational security by implementing and managing MS Azure security protocols, demonstrating quick adaptability to new cloud-based security technologies and practices.
• Routinely audit firewall rules and configurations to maintain robust security infrastructure.
• Perform regular threat intelligence research and risk analysis, proactively communicating emerging trends and threats to senior management.
• Assist in vulnerability remediation, as well as system and application patching and deployment.
• Configured and manage MS Intune MDM and MAM to support mobile device security.
• Monitor and effectively respond to phishing and pharming attempts, reducing potential threats.
• Deployed baseline security policies aligned with CIS benchmarks across various products using group policy.
• Proactively contribute to ensuring compliance with industry standards such as HITRUST, HIPAA, and NIST CSF.
• Key contributor in the rapid deployment and successful execution of company-wide remote work strategy in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring business continuity and maintaining the highest level of information security protocols.
2019 : Present
Optum
Senior Information Security Engineer
• Conduct continuous vulnerability scans, create reports and plans of action, then assist in remediation.
• Monitor and investigate security events from various tools to provide timely incident response.
• Perform ongoing threat research and analysis, periodically reporting emerging trends and news to management.
• Monitor and respond to phishing emails and pharming activity
• Lead employee security training program, including designing coursework and materials as well as conducting periodic mock phishing campaigns.
• Assist with acquisition of new security products and services through research of products and competition, presentation to management, and price negotiation with vendors.
• Implemented a vulnerability management program resulting in a 93% reduction in instances of known vulnerabilities.
2018 : 2019
First Trust
Information Security Analyst
• Collaborated in formal penetration test conducted by Deloitte, including status meetings and follow-up research.
• Designed coursework and materials for employee training on cyber security topics.
• Began initial framework for formal incident response plan.
• Began comparison of cost/benefit analysis of top-rated vulnerability scanners and malware cleaning tools.
2017 : 2018
First Trust
Cyber Security Intern
The program covered an array of abilities required by the quickly evolving cyber security industry. These skills include applying protection, detection, and response technologies and procedures to identify threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and controls in various cyber environments. Emphasis is placed on identifying, analyzing, mitigating and communicating risks to cyber systems using various tools, techniques, and technologies.
2016 : 2017
Bellevue University
Full-time Cyber Security Student
• Provided effective communication, coordination and relational skills between engineers, project managers, and multiple contractors.
• Effectively translated and executed engineering designs and wiring schematics, enabling the simultaneous commissioning, programming, and networking of multiple building automation projects.
• Networked and programmed SCADA style controls for HVAC and other large systems using PPCL.
2015 : 2016
Siemens
Systems Specialist
• Conduct incident response procedures by investigating security events flagged by various monitoring tools.
• Established a comprehensive vulnerability management program, incorporating continuous scanning, dynamic dashboards, and automated reports.
• Successfully implemented a centralized logging cluster utilizing FOSS products, later transitioning to Splunk Enterprise Security.
• Assisted in enhancing organizational security by implementing and managing MS Azure security protocols, demonstrating quick adaptability to new cloud-based security technologies and practices.
• Routinely audit firewall rules and configurations to maintain robust security infrastructure.
• Perform regular threat intelligence research and risk analysis, proactively communicating emerging trends and threats to senior management.
• Assist in vulnerability remediation, as well as system and application patching and deployment.
• Configured and manage MS Intune MDM and MAM to support mobile device security.
• Monitor and effectively respond to phishing and pharming attempts, reducing potential threats.
• Deployed baseline security policies aligned with CIS benchmarks across various products using group policy.
• Proactively contribute to ensuring compliance with industry standards such as HITRUST, HIPAA, and NIST CSF.
• Key contributor in the rapid deployment and successful execution of company-wide remote work strategy in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring business continuity and maintaining the highest level of information security protocols.
2019 : Present
Optum
Senior Information Security Engineer
• Conduct continuous vulnerability scans, create reports and plans of action, then assist in remediation.
• Monitor and investigate security events from various tools to provide timely incident response.
• Perform ongoing threat research and analysis, periodically reporting emerging trends and news to management.
• Monitor and respond to phishing emails and pharming activity
• Lead employee security training program, including designing coursework and materials as well as conducting periodic mock phishing campaigns.
• Assist with acquisition of new security products and services through research of products and competition, presentation to management, and price negotiation with vendors.
• Implemented a vulnerability management program resulting in a 93% reduction in instances of known vulnerabilities.
2018 : 2019
First Trust
Information Security Analyst
• Collaborated in formal penetration test conducted by Deloitte, including status meetings and follow-up research.
• Designed coursework and materials for employee training on cyber security topics.
• Began initial framework for formal incident response plan.
• Began comparison of cost/benefit analysis of top-rated vulnerability scanners and malware cleaning tools.
2017 : 2018
First Trust
Cyber Security Intern
The program covered an array of abilities required by the quickly evolving cyber security industry. These skills include applying protection, detection, and response technologies and procedures to identify threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and controls in various cyber environments. Emphasis is placed on identifying, analyzing, mitigating and communicating risks to cyber systems using various tools, techniques, and technologies.
2016 : 2017
Bellevue University
Full-time Cyber Security Student
• Provided effective communication, coordination and relational skills between engineers, project managers, and multiple contractors.
• Effectively translated and executed engineering designs and wiring schematics, enabling the simultaneous commissioning, programming, and networking of multiple building automation projects.
• Networked and programmed SCADA style controls for HVAC and other large systems using PPCL.
2015 : 2016
Siemens
Systems Specialist
Company:
Optum
Years of Experience:
15
Skills
Active Directory, Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), Cisco Umbrella, Cloud Security, Computer Repair, Crowdstrike Falcon, Customer Service, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), Fireeye, Graylog, Information Security, Kali Linux, Leadership, Linux, Log Analysis, Management, Microsoft Azure, Nessus, Networking, Network Security, Operations Management, Organizational Design, Palo Alto Networks, PDQ, PPCL, Presentations, Python (Programming Language), Qualys, Security, Security Architecture Design, Security Engineering, Security Incident Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Patch Management, Splunk Enterprise, Symantec Endpoint Protection, System Administration, Tanium, Team Leadership, Team Management, Technical Requirements, Technical Support, Tenable Security Center, Training, Troubleshooting, Virus Removal, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Wireshark
About
Alert sifting, log organizing, vuln remediating machine. Combat veteran with secret security clearance, and all around IT nerd.
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