Rick D.
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Information Security
Tarrant County College
2010 : 2014
High School Diploma
Keller High School
2002 : 2006
Tarleton State University
Aventiv Technologies
Manager, Cybersecurity Engineering
2020 : 2022
Aventiv Technologies
Lead Cybersecurity Engineer
Built and executed a new Vulnerability Management Program from the ground up
Managed and maintained all of the Security Operations for an entire business unit
Directly managed, maintained, monitored, and analyzed all security tools and appliances as well as determined potential risks to the environment and provided recommendations and solutions based on risk analysis
- WAF, SIEM, IDS, IPS, FIM, Proxy (Web and DLP filter), Web Application and Network VA scanners
Continually researched, evaluated, and tested security appliances/applications/tools
Defined, contributed, implemented, and maintained policies and procedures for accounts and access levels regarding operating systems, enterprise applications, and various enterprise resources
- Role Based Access Controls, Assets & Accounts, Policies & Procedures
Assisted multiple internal, external, third-party consultants/agencies as needed for independent security audits annually
- Includes meeting requirements for SSAE16/18, ISO 27001, SOX, NYDFS, Data Center security, client requirements, and additional applicable regulations.
- Assist/conduct onsite audits
Executed monthly and quarterly :
- Assessments of internal controls
- Scans of all network devices
- Scans of all web applications
Researched and subscribed to multiple vulnerability reporting sources to verify that any affected systems and devices are patched appropriately.
- Actively and immediately engaged appropriate teams for remediation when an applicable vulnerability or zero-day was reported.
Security support to end-users, help desk and technical staff
- Assisted security driven discussions and made decisive actions that required Information Security personnel input.
Ensured controls and processes were aligned to the latest security industry best practices.
Worked extensively with collaboration platforms autonomously, as well as onsite team environments.
2015 : 2020
Altisource
Senior Information Security Engineer
Created new bulk imaging process for rapid thin client deployment
Provided a single point of contact for colleagues to receive support and maintenance with the organization’s desktop computing environment
Served as QA for all devices configured.
Created and maintained all thin client, laptop, and desktop images
Implemented LANDesk provisioning of hardware and software
Provided EU application support
Served as SME for evaluating all new hardware products
Created and manage process documentation
Completed and manage all assigned projects
Ensured that deployed machines have proper security tools
Worked with InfoSec team to bring flagged machines into compliance
Assisted InfoSec in OCR reporting and HIPPA compliance
Managed nationwide clinic thin clients via HPDM
2014 : 2015
Concentra
Analyst II
Performed rapid XP to Win7 migration, deployment, and high-level desktop support
Maintained proper documentation during migration when swapping out XP/Win7 machines
Ensured encryption service is compliant by checking that it has been installed, and full disk encryption is successful
Properly configured individual user profiles, installing printer drivers, mapped network drives and specified software depending on user’s department association
Properly disposed of obsolete machines, including physical destruction of HDDs containing PII or other sensitive data
CA Service Desk ticket management of various types of change orders and incident levels
Active Directory management of workstation IDs, proper OU placement, and individual user group memberships
Worked directly with company executives to resolve critical matters
Directly supported over two hundred associates between two buildings
2013 : 2014
Brooksource
Windows 7 Specialist
Skills
Active Directory, Antivirus, Application Security, Cabling, Communication, Computer Forensics, Computer Security, Customer Service, Cybersecurity, Desktop Support, DLP, Hardware, Help Desk Support, Incident Investigation, Incident Response, Information Security, Information Security Management, Information Technology, Investigative Research, IPS, IT Troubleshooting, Leadership, Management, Networking, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Penetration Testing, Process Improvement, Proxy Filter, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Routers, Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Software Documentation, Software Installation, Team Building, Team Leadership, Technical Support, Training, Troubleshooting, Vendor Management, Vulnerability Assessment, Vulnerability Management, Web Application Firewall, Windows 7, Windows XP, Wired and Wireless Networking, Wireless Networking, Wired and Wireless
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-Walter Payton
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