Travis W.

Lead IT Security Eng Manager Enterprise Pentester for Finance Giac Gpen, Giac Gsec, Isc2 Cc @Zoot Enterprises

Bozeman, MT, US

I am an experienced IT Security Engineer with 19+ years of leadership in cybersecurity, risk management, and IT infrastructure, specializing in financial services, SaaS, and enterprise environments. I have architected and led initiatives including next-generation firewall deployments (Palo Alto, Cisco), advanced penetration testing, vulnerability management, and SIEM integrations, ensuring compliance with PCI-DSS, SOC2, HIPAA, HiTrust, and CJIS.At Zoot Enterprises, I led enterprise-wide security improvements by deploying Rapid7 InsightVM and migrating to advanced VPN solutions like Palo Alto GlobalProtect. I have managed onsite and global data center security initiatives that ensure operational continuity and rapid incident response. My previous roles include transforming network infrastructures and building active-active data centers for critical government services, blending technical expertise with strategic leadership.I hold advanced certifications (CEH, GIAC GPEN, GIAC GSEC, Rapid7 InsightVM Certified Administrator, among others) that affirm my commitment to staying ahead of emerging cybersecurity threats. I am passionate about developing innovative strategies and collaborating with industry peers to create secure, resilient digital frameworks.Beyond my technical expertise, I have contributed to community safety as a Search and Rescue Volunteer and SAR dog handler and have led security initiatives within community organizations. I welcome connections from professionals interested in cutting-edge cybersecurity strategies and ensuring the security of critical infrastructures.

Eastern Oregon University

Bachelor's degree, Biochemistry