Rick Brandana
Information Security Program Manager | SEC+ l AWS-CCP | Secret Clearance | USMC Veteran | Mission-Focused Technologist
- Role
- Information Security Program Manager at Rocket
- Location
- Detroit, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rick Brandana
As a mission-driven U.S. Marine Corps veteran with 20 years of experience in leadership, operations, and risk management, I’m now focused on advancing in the field of Information Security.My military background taught me to lead under pressure, manage critical assets, and safeguard sensitive information. I understand how to identify system vulnerabilities, assess threats, and apply defensive measures to protect networks.I’m currently seeking opportunities where I can apply my analytical mindset, security knowledge, and leadership skills to help organizations detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats. Let’s connect if you’re looking for a reliable, values-based professional ready to contribute from day one.
Experience
Information Security Program Manager
Jul 2025 — Present · Detroit, MI, US
Led enterprise endpoint security enhancement efforts by driving the deployment of Prisma Defender across AWS ECS clusters, increasing coverage from 77% to 100% in under three months. Partnered directly with engineering and platform teams to remediate gaps, provided continuous status updates, and delivered actionable security metrics to leadership to ensure sustained compliance and risk reduction.•Directed a cloud asset governance and compliance initiative to improve AWS resource visibility by increasing App‑ID tagging from 82% to 93%, strengthening asset inventory accuracy and audit readiness. Coordinated with engineering, SRE, Legal, and Information Security stakeholders, tracked non‑responsive systems, and developed recurring risk evaluation reports that enabled data‑driven remediation decisions and improved security oversight.•Provided security program reporting and executive support by delivering timely dashboards, vulnerability metrics, and remediation status updates in response to leadership requests. Applied critical thinking and prioritization to support multiple security workstreams simultaneously, accelerating progress on vulnerability management, configuration compliance, and security monitoring initiatives.
Education
American Military University
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
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