SECURE, PROTECT, & SERVE
Architecting Secure Enterprise Systems
Over 20 years of experience in SIEM architecture, cloud security, and incident response. Focused on building resilient, automated security ecosystems.
SENIOR INFOSEC ARCHITECT & IR LEAD
ABOUT ME
Senior Information Security Architect and Incident Response Lead with over 20 years of experience protecting enterprise environments.
I specialize in SIEM architecture, cloud security, and automated defense systems. My current priority is professional branding through technosec.info and the development of local AI-driven security tools. I thrive at the intersection of complex systems architecture and proactive threat hunting, delivering robust security solutions for high-stakes markets including Central Texas, Houston, and Dallas.
EXPERTISE
- Incident Response
- Network and System Forensics
- Secure Network and Cloud Architectures
- Security Information Event Management (SIEM)
- Endpoint Security (EDR, MDR, XDR)
- Security Configuration and Change Management
- Vulnerability Assessment and Remediation
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Wireless Penetration Testing
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDS/IPS)
- IT Governance and Compliance (GRC)
- Security Project Management
- System Hardening
- Security Audit and Assessment
- Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
- Zero Trust
- Detection Engineering
- Security As Code
PLATFORMS AND APPLICATIONS
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Microsoft Defender (Identity, Endpoint, Azure)
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Amazon Web Services
- CyberArk (PAM)
- Citrix (DaaS & VDI)
- RSA (NetWitness)
- VMWare (ESX, vSphere)
- McAfee (ESM, ePO)
- Palo Alto (Next-Gen FW, Panorama)
- Trend-Micro (ATP, Deep Discovery, IPS)
- Rapid7 (Insight IDR)
- Cisco (Firepower, StealthWatch, Umbrella)
- ZScaler (ZTE, ZIA, ZPA)
- Tenable (Nessus, EP)
- SailPoint (Identity, SSO)
- Burp Suite
- OpenStack
- Wireshark
EXPERIENCE
Security Consultant
Technosec
| Central Texas
06/2024 — Present
- Providing Incident Response consulting for SMBs, specializing in malware eradication, phishing defense, and financial fraud mitigation.
- Executing Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessments and risk reporting, delivering remediation roadmaps for regulatory compliance.
- Advising on Architectural Transformations (hardware/software) to harden business processes and facilitate secure organizational growth.
Security Architect & IR Engagement Lead
Dell Technologies, Inc.
| Round Rock, TX
06/2022 — 06/2024
- Managed IR Engagement Teams of 15+ engineers, restoring business-critical systems for global enterprises within days of high-severity security events.
- Conducted Initial Damage Scoping for multi-million dollar ransomware incidents, coordinating containment, eradication, and forensics workstreams.
- Acted as SME in C-suite discussions, securing storage and networking resources to drastically reduce incident recovery time (MTTR).
- Engineered Automation Tools via Power Platform, reducing manual processing times and standardizing forensic playbooks across various subject areas.
Security Architect and Engineer
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
| Wichita, KS / Global
06/2021 — 06/2022
- Orchestrated the deployment of Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, and Identity, securing 5,000+ endpoints within Azure GCC-High.
- Implemented Cisco Umbrella, offloading 100% of global DNS traffic from AD servers to harden the perimeter and improve threat response.
- Secured OT Manufacturing Systems for Boeing 747+ fuselages using Palo Alto (Panorama), Stealthwatch, and CyberArk PAM.
- Led the Security Change Board, streamlining legacy firewall rules and ensuring compliance with CMMC (Government Contractor) requirements.
Security Consultant
Technosec
| Central Texas
10/2020 — 05/2021
- Delivered comprehensive security audits for legal firms, ensuring 100% HIPAA compliance and strengthening data integrity for sensitive client records.
- Remediated critical infrastructure vulnerabilities and optimized hardware configurations to improve system uptime and reliability.
- Developed IT Security Policies and third-party provider recommendations, resulting in significant cost savings and reduced supply chain risk.
Security Infrastructure Lead (SIEM)
AT&T Managed Security Services
| Global Operations
10/2019 — 08/2020
- Led 8 engineers in SIEM Operations for 20+ global multi-tenant clients, serving as the global SME for McAfee SIEM and ePO.
- Orchestrated the SIEM Migration to AWS from legacy data centers, improving architectural reliability and reducing operational overhead.
- Supported SOC 2 Type II Certification audits, conducting gap analyses and remediating major vulnerabilities across client environments.
Senior Security Engineer
AT&T Managed Security Services
| Texas DIR
10/2018 — 10/2019
- Deployed Trend Micro TippingPoint IPS with full 10G inspection across State of Texas perimeter gateways to defend critical infrastructure.
- Executed Threat Hunting operations, identifying and preventing major security incidents targeting state-level assets.
- Co-designed Multi-Tap Packet Inspection Architecture, enabling continuous network recording and improving forensic analysis response times.
Developer and Course Author
AdamsArcher, Inc.
| Central Texas
10/2017 — 09/2018
- Developed the online interface and backend systems for HIPAA Regulatory Compliance training, reaching over 20+ law firms.
- Produced interactive security education accredited by the State Bar of Texas, facilitating continuing education for thousands of legal professionals.
Senior Technical Solutions Consultant
Trend Micro
| Global Support
03/2011 — 09/2017
- Provided expert network defense guidance for 1,000+ global clients during active attack situations and network-down events.
- Engineered internal Lab Infrastructure for reproducing complex exploits, facilitating over 20+ proof-of-concept deployments.
- Authored 50+ Technical Configuration Guides, streamlining support efficiency and reducing resolution times for global customers.
Cyber Security Lead (Americas)
Accenture
| North & South America
08/2008 — 12/2010
- Managed 12 security analysts across the Americas, ensuring 100% compliance with HIPAA, PCI, and SOX for outsourced client data.
- Led the regional rollout of ISO 27001 certification for Americas Delivery Centers, hardening global infrastructure against emerging threats.
- Served on the Global Change Review Board, advocating for infrastructure shifts that significantly reduced enterprise-wide security risks.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Incident Response & Resilience: Orchestrated high-stakes IR engagements, successfully restoring business-critical systems for high-profile clients affected by ransomware.
AI Security & Enablement: Engineered the integration of LLM-based AI security solutions, focusing on defense mechanisms against prompt injection and model-specific attacks.
Cloud SIEM Transformation: Migrated enterprise SIEM infrastructure from legacy US data centers to AWS for AT&T’s MSSP consultancy.
SOC Operational Efficiency: Optimized security event monitoring workflows, driving improvements in Case Generation rates and Mean Time to Respond (MTTR).
Regulatory Compliance: Achieved compliance with ISO 27001, SOC2, CMMC, and HIPAA through systemic process improvements.
Infrastructure Defense: Secured critical state government infrastructure against 1B+ daily cyber threats by optimizing IPS configuration.
RECENT PROJECTS
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Computer Networking
Capella University
| Minneapolis, MN (Remote)
2005 - 2007
Advanced coursework focused on enterprise network architecture, protocols, and security implementations (Coursework completed/Incomplete).
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance
University of Texas at Austin
| Austin, TX
1995 - 1997
Concentrated in quantitative financial analysis and systems, providing the foundational logic for complex risk assessment and architectural modeling in later cybersecurity roles.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
CISSP | Certified Information Systems Security Professional
ISC² | ID: Verified
2016
CISA | Certified Information Systems Auditor
ISACA | ID: Verified
2012
CompTIA Security+, Network+, & A+
CompTIA
2007
