Will Gasparrini

About Will Gasparrini

Senior System Engineer Information Security, Dedicated and knowledgeable cybersecurity professional with a passion for safeguarding digital assets and mitigating cyber threats. Equipped with expertise in security technologies, risk management, and incident response. Seeking a challenging role where I can utilize my skills to proactively defend against emerging threats, enhance security posture, and contribute to the overall resilience of the organization\'s information systems. Committed to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest advancements in cybersecurity to effectively protect against evolving cyber risks.Skills:System Hardware: Dell Servers, HP Servers, Dell Desktops and Laptops, Load Balancers, Dell SwitchesSoftware: Duo Authentication, Microsoft Defender EDR, IBM Qradar, Splunk, Azure, Beyond Trust Privilege Guard, Local Firewall, Tenable, Varonis, Intune, VMware ESXi, VSphere, Hyper-V, Exchange 2015, Active Directory, Veeam, SCCM, DNS Manager, SQL Server Management studio, IIS, Apache Tomcat, Mariadb, Mysql, Ansible, Nmap, WiresharkLanguages: Python, Bash, PowerShellNetworking: DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, VPNPlatforms: Windows Server 2012 R2/2016/2019/2022, RHEL 5/6/7/8, Windows XP/7/8.1/10/11, OSX I love making new professional acquaintances, please feel free to reach out if you want to talk technology, business or Automobiles that\'s if your a car enthusiast- Send me an email to W••••••••@gmail.com to learn more

Experience

1. Senior Information Security Engineer

   Pace University

   Apr 2019 — Present · Pleasantville, NY, US

   Led incident response for high-severity security events, coordinating with teams to identify root causes, mitigate threats, and develop post-incident reports and remediation plans.• Automated script deployment across 700+ servers and desktops using Intune, PowerShell, and Ansible, streamlining operations and reducing errors.• Deployed and optimized Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools, enhancing threat visibility and reducing incident response time by 25%.• Implemented BeyondTrust EPM and Password Safe to enforce least-privilege access, automate password management, and improve auditing.• Led vulnerability management efforts using Tenable tools, decreasing average remediation time by 25% and improving compliance posture.• Configured Azure AD Password Protection for users, strengthening password policies and blocking common password attacks.• Designed and executed a Splunk SIEM solution, centralizing log data and improving real-time threat detection by 40%.• Maintained Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring high system availability and operational continuity.• Collaborated with compliance teams to align security practices with HIPAA and support successful audits.• Maintained and updated security policies and documentation to meet internal standards and external regulatory requirements.• Developed and implemented identity and access management (IAM) strategies to streamline provisioning, enforce least privilege, and enhance auditability.• Deployed Duo Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) enterprise-wide to secure access to sensitive systems and reduce unauthorized access risks.• Configured and optimized Varonis DLP policies to protect intellectual property and personal data, reducing data breach risks.

Education

• Pace University

  Bachelor's Degree

  2008 — 2012

• Pace University

  Master's Degree, Information Technology

  2012 — 2014