Chris van Gorder

About Chris van Gorder

Experienced PKI/Cryptography Engineer. Broad experience in Information Technology (IT) applications, security, and systems. Many years of technical experience while working for multi-million dollar companies and using many software applications and systems in use today. Proficient in directing and coordinating all phases of complex, multi-level projects from start-up to close-out. Retired Army Senior NCO. I do not currently possess a security clearance.

Experience

1. Specialist Engineer (Security Engineering)

   Verizon Global Network Solutions

   Sep 2019 — Present · Ashburn, VA

   Products supported- UniCERT PKI: Complex and highly customizable PKI solution that stands on a Windows / Linux / Oracle DB infrastructure, also involving Java (JRE), web servers, LDAP directories, and additional components depending on configuration (e.g. Key Archiver, AutoEnrollment, eID/ePassport systems, etc.)- SSL certificates certificates available on demand, where customers can also have their own Registration Authority (RA)- Managed One Time Password (MOTP): Customized user identity solution for enterprises, which uses RSA SecurID- Universal Identity Services (UIS): UIS allows a customized cloud-based digital identity/signing and multi-factor authentication solution with one-time passcodes provided by different means (see Other ad hoc IAM & security services assigned to the teamSkills gained- Understanding of PKI infrastructure, digital certificates requests (CSRs)/ installation / chaining / signing, cloud services and standards (X.509, WebTrust, HIPAA)- Understanding digital identity and certificate lifecycles, two-factor authentication mechanisms, identity federation and standards (SAML, OAuth)- Monitoring of live systems (with Big Brother & Nagios)- Use of remote connection tools for connecting to servers, databases and monitoring systems, and the team\'s test lab and virtual machines on an ESX server- Further Windows, Linux, networking and troubleshooting skills- Use provided scripts (Outlook VB macros, batch, Powershell, SQL) and use built-in tools (e.g. Outlook rules & quick parts) to automate repetitive tasks or work around software limitations- Critical incidents / Crisis management handling

Education

• University of Phoenix

  None Awarded, Information Technology

  2002 — 2004