Dan Demetry
IT Security Administrator @Alaska Communications
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WORK HISTORY
IT Security Administrator @Alaska Communications
Hillsboro, OR, US
Responsible for development and implementation of IT security programs, including incident management and response plans. Other responsibilities include:Development and documentation of IT security policies, processes, and practices.Development and implementation of technical controls for regulatory compliance programs such as Sarbanes-Oxley, PCI DSS, CMMC and others.Deploy and integrate security monitoring and detection solutions for malicious activity for on premises and cloud environments.Monitor and tune security monitoring and detection solutions.Perform vulnerability scans, analyze results, document findings, and track corrective actions for on premises and cloud-based systems and applications.Perform security audits, threat hunting, incident response exercises and other activities to improve security posture.Perform security reviews of on premises and cloud-based network and account configuration deployments to identify security gaps or vulnerabilities and recommend and prioritize remediation actions.Respond to security incidents, provide supporting information to the appropriate teams, and provide guidance through containment and remediation.Research and recommend emerging security technologies and tools to address current and future threats.Conduct activities to raise corporate awareness of cyber security policies, activities, and threats.Serve and participate in the Security Advisory Council.
EDUCATION
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Master of Information Systems Management, Information Security
University of Central Florida
Engineering
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Arts, Theater
ABOUT DAN DEMETRY
Strategic and resourceful security professional with hands-on experience assessing vulnerabilities, deploying/configuring/operating security controls, averting malware attacks, and managing security teams. Instrumental in managing the quality of the incident response of security teams. Drove risk assessments and compliance initiatives that included SOC2, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, PCI, GDPR, and HIPAA and HITRUST. Demonstrated mastery in transforming business requirements into scalable technology solutions for corporations and clients. Impactful leader, conceptualizing and executing program vision and achieving complex milestones while adapting to changes and shifting priorities. My cyber security controls expertise include CrowdStrike (Endpoint security, Falcon Complete, Next-Gen SIEM, Cloud security, Saas security, Identity protection, Exposure management, Data protection, and Counter Adversary Operations), Zscaler (Private and Internet Access), Exchange email security, BeyondTrust Privilege Management, and KnowBe4 security awareness training. My security controls experience also include Okta SSO, SentinelOne, and Varonis.As a dedicated mentor and compassionate leader, I have supervised teams to meet defined requirements and drive smooth project-related operations. I strive to provide value as a company resource by organizing departments, administering budgets, and fulfilling stakeholders’ needs.A few of my career highlights include:• Analyzed emerging technologies and employed new systems while administering the design and implementation of cyber security systems, tools, and resources to protect information assets as an Information Security Manager and IT Security Administrator.• Incorporated redundant network security controls while minimizing costs by $500K as a Manager of Information Security Operations.• Enhanced hospital system while steering enterprise-wide security technology implementation projects in four phases for multi-factor authentication and email protection solution that saved $100K within SCL Health.• Validated the completion of investigations within three to four hours while focusing on documentation, including the incident response playbook and SOPs, to strengthen security controls within AMH.• Authored an influential article on vulnerability management, published in Enterprise Security Magazine, outlining effective strategies and practices for enhancing security postures.
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