Tim Oconnor

About Tim Oconnor

Strategic IT Security program leader with 10+ years of experience driving large-scale security operations and governance initiatives within high-volume, regulated healthcare environments. Expert in translating complex technical risks into actionable, risk-based project plans aligned with NIST CSF, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 frameworks. Proven track record in Organizational Change Management (OCM), successfully leading enterprise security transitions and executive-level stakeholder engagement to foster a sustainable, compliant security posture.

Experience

1. Senior Manager, IT Security Operations Support Services

   Northwell Health

   May 2024 — Present

   Lead complex cybersecurity governance initiatives, ensuring all IT Security Operations align with internal policies and external audit standards; directly support annual Cyber Insurance renewals through rigorous evidence collection and control validation.• Partner with executive leadership to translate operational data into enterprise-wide IT Security Policies and Standards, bridging the gap between technical reality and regulatory requirements.• Directed the end-to-end transition from Symantec to Proofpoint DLP; developed comprehensive communication strategies, stakeholder readiness assessments, and training coordination for a global user base.• Manage the IT Security Operations Support Services lifecycle, utilizing ServiceNow and Power BI to identify process gaps, mitigate compliance risks, and ensure sustainable security posture.• Deliver crisp, high-level updates to executive colleagues regarding high-risk escalations and remediation planning, ensuring alignment across cross-functional delivery teams.• Partnered with Corporate Compliance and Legal teams to build internal playbooks for Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Email Fraud Defense, ensuring 100% alignment with enterprise standards and audit requirements.

Education

• SAE Institute North America

  Audio Technology Certificate, Audio Technology

  2009 — 2010

• Molloy University

  Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fine and Studio Arts

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Sound Reinforcement
• Drums
• Sound Design
• Citrix Xenapp
• Rsa Securid
• Microsoft Exchange
• Logic Pro
• Music Production
• Audio Engineering
• Citrix
• Audio Post Production
• Active Directory
• Mastering
• Microsoft Forefont Identity Manager
• Pro Tools
• Allscripts
• Songwriting
• Music
• Composition
• Rsa Tokens
• Audio Editing
• Sunrise Clinical Manager
• Adsi
• Professional Audio
• Powershell
• Music Industry
• Rsa Security
• Live Sound
• Guitar