Branden Wagner

About Branden Wagner

As a seasoned professional in the field of information security, I have a track record of success in building and maintaining strong business relationships, ensuring client satisfaction, and continuously seeking out opportunities to learn and solve problems.My diverse skill set in areas such as systems analysis, software development, network administration, and technical support has allowed me to thrive in fast-paced technological environments, where I excel at identifying and resolving issues. In addition, my ability to work efficiently under time constraints, adapt to new situations, and take on a variety of assignments makes me a valuable asset to any team.But my commitment to excellence doesn\'t stop at meeting standards - I strive to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional service to my clients and colleagues. I welcome the opportunity to connect with new professionals and discuss my work further. Please don\'t hesitate to reach out to me with any thoughts, comments, or questions.

Experience

1. Head of Information Security

   Mercury

   Sep 2023 — Present

   Design, measure, and develop an information security governance program that ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information, technology systems and assets in compliance with Applicable Law and relevant international standards that affect our ability to offer highly regulated services worldwide.Partner with individuals and teams throughout the company to deliver value from secure and compliant information resources, including through implementation and maintenance of a practical and tested business continuity and disaster recovery plan.Minimize information security risk through the implementation of effective administrative, technical, and physical security controls, including employee awareness and training programs, vendor management and other related sub-programs.Partner with senior governance and other leaders to form the information security strategy, architecture, policies, processes and procedures - contributing to these outcomes at each level.Partner with engineering teams on penetration testing, our responsible disclosure program, and industry certifications such as SOC-2, ISO 27001, and PCI.

Education

• Excelsior University

  Master of Science - MS, Cybersecurity

  2018

• Excelsior University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician

  2017

• Sierra College

  Associate in Arts, Computer Science

  2007

Skills

• Debugging
• Firewalls
• Comsec
• Best Practice Implementation
• Vmware
• Dod
• National Security
• Cyber-Security
• Intelligence
• Physical Security
• Networking
• Military Training
• Military Experience
• IT
• Cissp
• Customer Service
• Information Assurance
• Technical Support
• Microsoft Exchange
• Software Development
• Project Management
• Operational Planning
• Force Protection
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Government Contracting
• Process Improvement
• Project Planning
• Navy
• Security+
• Security Clearance
• Switches
• Emergency Management
• Military Operations
• Network Engineering
• Troubleshooting
• Unix
• Solution Development
• Windows Server
• Information Security
• Hardware