Kevin Swaney

About Kevin Swaney

I am a seasoned cybersecurity professional specializing in Cyber Security Management, Architecture, and Security Operations. With over a decade-long career, I have had the privilege to collaborate closely with Business Units to enhance Infrastructure Security programs by advocating cybersecurity best practices. My expertise includes integrating security enforcement and workflows across diverse environments, from on-premise to SaaS and cloud-native platforms.Outside of work, I am dedicated to staying current with the latest threat intelligence and continually advancing my skills through ongoing training. I prioritize driving security awareness and nurturing talent through people-centric coaching.I have a strong track record of successfully managing large-scale, multi-workstream projects, consistently delivering on-time and under budget. Throughout my career, I have spearheaded network security implementations, provided strategic reporting to C-Suite and Board of Directors, and managed critical initiatives such as policy development, risk management, email security, and compliance with PCI, NIST SP800, and ISO standards.Let\'s connect to discuss how my expertise can contribute to your organization\'s cybersecurity goals.

Experience

1. Senior Information Security Engineer

   Synovus

   Apr 2025 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   As a Senior Information Security Engineer, I lead initiatives to enhance the organization’s cybersecurity posture across network, cloud, and endpoint environments. I play a key role in designing secure architectures, deploying advanced security technologies, and collaborating cross-functionally to mitigate risk.Key Focus AreasNetwork Security Architecture: Design and optimize secure network infrastructures, including firewall policies, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and segmentation strategies. Conduct assessments and implement remediation to strengthen defenses.Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR): Manage enterprise-wide deployment and configuration of EDR tools. Collaborate with SOC to tune alerts, investigate incidents, and enhance detection capabilities.Cloud Security (CASB): Implement and manage CASB technologies to monitor and secure SaaS and IaaS environments. Define policies for cloud usage, user activity, and risk mitigation.Secure Web Gateway / Proxy: Deploy and maintain web proxies to enforce secure access, URL filtering, and data loss prevention (DLP). Support traffic inspection and threat protection across platforms.Deployment & CollaborationLead deployment of security tools across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments.Drive automation and scalability of security rollouts.Partner with infrastructure, development, and operations teams to embed security best practices across systems and services.Mentor junior engineers and provide thought leadership in security architecture.Continuous Improvement & Risk ManagementStay ahead of evolving cyber threats and trends across EDR, CASB, and network security domains.Support incident response and forensic investigations as needed.Contribute to the company’s long-term security strategy and roadmap.Promote a culture of compliance, risk awareness, and proactive reporting.

Education

• Troy University

  Certified Cyber Security Professional

  2013 — 2014

• The University of Georgia

  Graduate, Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism

• The University of Georgia

  Information Systems Security Professional Graduate Program

• Orange Coast College

  Associate's degree, Business Management

  2008 — 2010

• Troy University

  Bachelor's degree, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

Skills

• Outlook
• Microsoft Office
• Time Management
• Credit Analysis
• Database Administration
• Google Apps
• Vendor Management
• Networking
• Counteract Nac Administration
• Security
• Administration
• Leadership
• Banking
• Dell Ips & Ids Administration
• Access
• Active Directory
• Problem Solving
• Websense
• Project Management
• Rsa Securid
• Lophtcrack Password Auditing
• Excel
• Bit9/Carbon Black Advanced Endpoint Monitoring
• Process Improvement
• Paloalto Networks Ace Certified Engineer
• Palo Alto Networks
• Credit
• Management
• Customer Service
• Loans
• Windows
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Network Security
• Word
• Logvault Siem Solutions
• Training
• Juniper Technologies