Nicolas Gonzalez

About Nicolas Gonzalez

With over 9 years in cyber security, I\'ve honed core competencies in the deployment and testing of security controls, analysis of applied security tooling, and evaluation of security architectures. At Sony, my mission was to safeguard digital assets by developing a robust Security Validation Program that aligned with the organization\'s culture of innovation and excellence. My field of expertise in security architecture and my understanding of Sony Group\'s unique security needs allowed me to contribute a diverse perspective and elevate the team\'s capabilities. During my tenure at Sony, I led the strategy and implementation of key security processes. My role involved presenting to stakeholders, integrating intelligence into assessments, and overseeing the lifecycle development across teams. I successfully deployed tools and applications to onboard Sony Operating companies, establishing standardized security architectures that fortified our enterprise and factory systems. My experience at FireEye, Inc, where I supported customer security solutions, further developed my agility in managing projects and responding to advanced persistent threats, ensuring a secure and resilient infrastructure.

Experience

1. Senior Security Engineer

   Populus Financial Group

   Dec 2024 — Present

Education

• ITT Technical Institute-Chantilly

  Bachelor's degree, Information System Security

  2011 — 2014

• ITT Technical Institute-Chantilly

  Computer Networking Systems, Information Technology

  2011 — 2013

Skills

• Penetration Testing
• Computer Security
• Network Security
• Information Assurance
• Change Management
• Security+
• Integration
• Network Design
• Comptia Security
• Intrusion Detection
• Active Directory
• Information Security
• Comptia Security
• Switches
• Sharepoint
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Software Installation
• Security
• Network Administration
• Software Documentation
• Troubleshooting
• Networking
• Servers
• Leadership