Rhett S.

About Rhett S.

At Focus on the Family, the cybersecurity and infrastructure team delivers strategic technology advancements for a $140M+ organization. With over three years of leadership as Executive Director, the team implemented a Cloud First strategy, successfully transitioned SOC operations to Rapid7 MDR, and enhanced global accessibility through the deployment of multilingual chatbots using natural language processing. These initiatives improved operational efficiency and fortified cybersecurity measures. Collaboration with senior leadership has been pivotal in aligning technology strategies with organizational goals, driving scalable solutions, and empowering global teams to meet pressing challenges in a dynamic environment.

Experience

1. Executive Director of Cybersecurity & Infrastructure

   Focus on the Family

   Apr 2022 — Present · Colorado Springs, CO, US

   Led a high-performance team to ensure technology delivery for critical times, maintaining PCI compliance for a $140M+ revenue organization. Implemented a Cloud First strategy, transitioning from capital to operational expenditures, enhancing technology stack efficiency. Moved SOC operations to Rapid7 Managed Detection & Response (MDR). Developed and deployed multiple chatbots for global accessibility, enabling international offices to access policy manuals with natural language processing.

Education

• LeTourneau University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

  2012 — 2015

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor of Science, Information Technology

  2001 — 2004

Skills

• Information Technology
• Penetration Testing
• Itil
• IT Strategy
• Governance
• Pmo
• Pmp
• Leadership
• Risk Management
• IT Management
• Troubleshooting
• Management
• Network Security
• IT Service Management
• Information Assurance
• Data Center
• Change Management
• Business Continuity
• Networking
• Visio
• System Administration
• Resource Management
• Sdlc
• Virtualization
• Security
• Enterprise Architecture
• Integration
• Iso 27001
• Project Portfolio Management
• IT Audit
• Information Security Management
• Pci Dss
• Vendor Management
• Active Directory
• Information Security
• Infrastructure
• Program Management
• IT Operations
• Firewalls
• Cloud Computing