Gerren Murphy
Practice Manager @Optiv
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WORK HISTORY
Practice Manager @Optiv
The Practice Manager is responsible for technical leadership and personnel management of a service delivery practice area within one of the consulting services divisions, and ensures that appropriate methodologies are in place, current and enforced for the execution of the services aligned under the practice division. The Practice Manager also provides delivery quality oversight from a technical and leadership perspective to include enforcement of the defined methodologies as well as preliminary deliverable review to ensure content is appropriate, comprehensive and addresses the requirements of the project- Delivery of engagements that encompass multiple disciplines, such as penetration testing and offensive security- Lead a geographically diverse team of consultants responsible for penetration testing, social engineering, physical security, and other offensive security-related functions- Lead consultant team to success through strong mentorship, guidance, and developmentMaintain clear visibility of consultants’ workloads and utilization to support optimal resource allocation- Contribute and drive thought leadership within area of expertiseDrive to successful scoping and delivery of complex custom Services offeringsIdentify gaps in current delivery models and support leadership in resourcing, training, recruiting, and hiring to meet the needs of the business- Work closely with the project management team to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with high-quality of delivery- Ensure consultants are receiving the necessary training, skills development, and growth opportunities for continued career enhancement
EDUCATION
Capital College, Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Management Information Systems and Services
Wharton Online
Certificate, Leadership and Management
ABOUT GERREN MURPHY
Experienced cybersecurity professional with a proven track record in leadership roles within the cybersecurity and IT consulting sectors. As a Practice Manager at Optiv Security, I am responsible for overseeing the entire project lifecycle and managing a team of consultants performing various offensive security related assessments. I bring demonstrated expertise in offensive security, along with a broad background in network security and IT infrastructure.
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