Edward Garcia

About Edward Garcia

Strategic and results-driven Security Engineer with over 6 years of experience fortifying enterprise-level systems and driving comprehensive security improvements. Expertise in network security, endpoint security, vulnerability management, and identity & access management (IAM). Proven ability to implement cutting-edge security strategies that achieve measurable reductions in risk, cost savings, and operational efficiencies. Adept at leading cross-functional teams to design scalable solutions and foster organization-wide cybersecurity awareness. Passionate about integrating automation and leveraging emerging technologies to fortify security postures while improving operational efficiencies.My goal is to be in a role where my work makes a tangible impact. I’m driven by a commitment to continuous improvement and the willingness to challenge established practices to drive meaningful change.Key Skills• Endpoint Security (CrowdStrike, Trellix (former FireEye))• Email Security (Microsoft Defender for Office 365)• Threat Detection & Incident Response• Identity & Access Management/Role-based Access Controls• Network Security (Cisco Umbrella, CheckPoint Firewalls)• Endpoint & network hardening and risk reduction• Cloud & Hybrid Environments (Azure, AWS, VMWare)• Security Frameworks (NIST, CIS, HIPAA, FedRAMP)• Scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash)• Security Awareness & Phishing Campaigns• Compliance & Regulatory Adherence• Vulnerability Management (Qualys)• Security strategy and implementation

Experience

1. Senior Security Architect

   Ivanti

   Nov 2024 — Present

   Established and applied baseline security settings for Entra ID and Azure tenants, resulting in improved threat protection and alignment with organizational security policies.• Led cross-functional collaboration to review, update, and implement secure configurations for critical infrastructure and applications in alignment with NIST standards and company policies, significantly reducing vulnerability and exposure to threats across the organization.• Leveraged existing security controls to meet organizational objectives, such as restricting specific unauthorized applications, effectively supporting strategic initiatives while minimizing costs.• Enhanced identity protection by deploying and fine-tuning conditional access policies, which significantly reduced the risk of user account compromise across the organization.• Led the ongoing management and strategic direction of email security and EDR protections, proactively addressing threats and maintaining strong cyber resilience.

Education

• Campbellsville University

  Bachelor of Science Business Administration (BSBA), Computer Information Systems

  2010 — 2014

• Campbellsville University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Information Technology

  2015 — 2017

• Campbellsville University

  Master of Science - MS, Information Technology Management

  2018 — 2019

Skills

• Windows
• Computer Proficiency
• System Administration
• Analytical Skills
• Computer Security
• Databases
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Sports Coaching
• Event Planning
• Customer Service
• Social Media
• Computer Networking
• Database Administration
• C++
• Technical Support
• Windows 7
• English-Spanish
• Management
• Computer Hardware Troubleshooting
• Decision-Making
• Business Intelligence
• Windows 8.1
• Java
• Leadership
• Network Security
• Organization Skills
• Microsoft Project
• Office 365
• Linux
• Database Development
• Higher Education
• Programming
• Microsoft Office
• Network Administration
• Microsoft Word
• Networking
• Spanish
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Operating Systems