Zachary Schmalz

About Zachary Schmalz

I am a skilled IT professional with extensive experience in cybersecurity and systems administration. My most recent role was as a Senior IT Security Engineer at Marsh. I have a proven track record of enhancing cross-department collaboration, improving operational readiness, and managing Global Customer Success initiatives. With expertise in SIEM solutions, cloud administration, and vulnerability remediation, I have effectively supported high-compliance clients in various sectors. I hold multiple certifications, including LogRhythm Deployment Engineer and Fortinet Network Security Expert, and I was recognized as the LogRhythm Global MVP of Q1 2021. I possess strong technical skills in operating systems, databases, and scripting languages, underpinned by a background in systems administration and a commitment to continuous improvement in security practices.

Experience

1. Senior IT Security Engineer

   Marsh McLennan

   Mar 2025 — Present

   Built custom frontend to enable internal customers to interact with SIEM technologies- Performed platform migration for security reporting to new code bases- Provided updates to Executive leadership for critical time-based solutions and project updates- Administrated Cribl and Exabeam SIEM solutions to ensure log ingestion complied with internal standards- Collaborated closely with the Security Operations Center (SOC) to enable their requirements and enhance operational capabilities.

Education

• ITT Technical Institute

  Network and System Administration

  2012 — 2014

• Red Rocks Community College

  Computer Science

  2010 — 2012