Tony Parker

About Tony Parker

Senior IT Security Technology Leader with considerable experience and expertise in secure cloud enterprise planning, testing, systems integration in fast-moving DevOps environment(s). A strong leader with considerable breadth of skills, technical and non-technical with strong strategic planning expertise for implementation of complex technical solutions; an analytical thinker with strong decision-making and problem resolution abilities who manages budgets effectively to achieve company goals. Adept in communications and interpersonal abilities including managing diverse egos and difficult personalities. Areas of Competence:Secure SaaS Operations, Access Management, User Provisioning, Vendor Management, Strategic Planning, Primary/Secondary Controls, Security Architecture, ISO27001,HIPAA, PCI, NIST, Project Management, Risk Management, Team Motivation/Leadership, Incident Management,Thought Leadership, ITIL Best Practices, SDLC

Experience

1. Sr Manager of Security Operations & Compliance, Cloud Security Architect

   IBM

   Nov 2014 — Present

   Watson Security Operations Manager with responsibility for teams managing the secure operations of IBM Watson Cloud security infrastructure and tooling in support of cloud data centers; development of strategies for identification of new secure technologies and provide direction for IT program improvements for new security solutions, practices, and policies. Provide technical solutions for security risks; recommendations of mitigation or resolution of security issues within cloud infrastructure. Responsible for security compliance and solutions; development of strategic roadmaps and resources for key technologies; direct contact with clients for presentations and other executive summaries or technical documentation. Management of vendors including contract negotiations, development of SOWs, establishment of DOUs with other internal organizations and performance management.Responsibilities Overview:Management of technical staff of the Security Operations team that provides monitoring and maintenance in a manner that provides the highest level of customer satisfaction.Manage, track, and identify potential system deficiencies and failure patterns and coordinate necessary corrective actions with appropriate resources. Develop, train, mentor, and motivate the staff to meet individual, departmental, and business unit objectives, as well as ensure individual career growth and development. Provide input to the annual departmental budget process and manage spending within budgetary guidelines. Support compliance programs, including SSAE 16, PCI-DSS, FFIEC, HIPPA, and ISO Work with Compliance team to develop, execute, and support information security strategies and policies. Work with leadership to prioritize security programs, projects, and initiatives based on risk. Deliver security projects through the use of the internal project delivery methodology and financial management process.

Education

• Prince George's Community College

  Associate of Arts, Electronic Engineering

• University of Maryland Global Campus

  Masters, Telecommunications

• University of Maryland Global Campus

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Management Information Systems, General