ALEX KAZMIN
Cyber Security Analyst
Largo,FL
Summary
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) with over 15 years of consulting experience within the Financial Services, DoD Defense Contractor, and Manufacturing / Distribution sectors. Extensive experience conducting Cybersecurity Risk Assessments, Vulnerability Assessments, Gap Analysis, and planning Risk Mitigation / Remediation. Proficient in the development of formal Risk Mitigation / Plan of Actions & Milestones (POA&M) documentation, Incident Response Plans, Disaster Recovery Plans, Business Continuity Plans, and various other compliance related procedural documentation. Proven Project Management skills to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget, with minimal impact to business operations. Talented Forensic Investigator who has conducted numerous Incident Investigations, including the capture and preservation of evidence, documentation of incident details, development of remediation options to reduce future exposure, and the creation and presentation of Forensic Investigation Reporting to stakeholders. Skilled in the development and implementation of Cybersecurity Awareness Training programs to reduce exposure to threats such as social engineering, Phishing attacks, Ransomware, Malware, etc. Effective leader with proven management and team building skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to nontechnical decision-makers. Resourceful, with the ability to think outside the box and deliver business focused technology solutions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cybersecurity Consultant
Kazmin IT Security Services
03.2017 - Current
- Extensive Information Technology background with proficiency in all versions of Active Directory, Windows Server and Desktop operating systems, PowerShell, Office, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Hyper-V, VMWare vSphere, Citrix XenDesktop/Server, network switching, NAS and DAS Storage, Datto BDR solutions, Cisco, SonicWall, Watchguard and Palo Alto Firewalls, Routers, Network Monitoring and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions, ESET and Symantec Endpoint Protection, Disaster Recovery Solutions, Data Center Hosting, Hot and Cold Failover sites, and much more
- ACHIEVEMENTS
- Led the effort to implement a dedicated Helpdesk Team for FPA Technology Services, Inc
- (FPA)
- Managed FPA consulting and support staff to consistently meet or exceed individual and departmental KPIs
- Worked with FPA Founder to develop a Managed Services offering to replace Time & Materials service model
- Worked with FPA Founder to migrate clients from Time & Materials to a Managed Services service model
- Developed processes and toolsets for new FPA client onboarding, assessing new client technology infrastructure and presenting recommended technology remediation
- Developed processes, toolsets, and deliverables for conducting Cybersecurity Compliance Assessments and presenting recommended remediation to reduce exposure and meet regulatory compliance for FPA clients
- Developed processes, toolsets, and deliverables for conducting Cybersecurity Forensic Investigations
- Developed processes, toolsets, and deliverables for conducting and Incident Response for FPA clients, Provided Cybersecurity related consulting services
- Provided actionable data and guidance for clients, to empower them to make well informed decisions to achieve a robust security posture and meet industry specific regulatory compliance
- Created Technology Review Reports, Technology Security Assessments, Business Continuity Plans, Disaster Recovery Plans, Incident Response Plans, etc
- Performed Internal and External Network Penetration, Vulnerability testing and overall security posture analysis for clients
- Performed Incident Response and Forensic Investigations
- Created Cybersecurity Regulatory Compliance documentation
- Created Cybersecurity Awareness Training curriculums and conducted staff training
- Designed, planned, and directed network and security specific remediation projects to ensure optimal security, stability, and performance re: network infrastructure, applications, processes, etc.
Multiple Roles Detailed Below
FPA Technology Services, Inc
Encino, CA
12.1998 - 03.2017
- During a period spanning just over 18 years, I rose through the ranks of FPA Technology Services, Inc
- I provided value to both the organization and its clients in the roles of Network Engineer, Senior Network Engineer, Technical Account Manager, Director of Consulting Services and CTO, and finally Cybersecurity and Technical Assessment Manager
- When I decided to move on to launch an independent Cybersecurity Consulting practice, I did so with the full support of the founder of FPA and formed a strategic partnership which allowed me to continue to provide Cybersecurity Consulting services for FPA’s clients on a subcontractor basis.
Security and Technical Assessment Manager
01.2015 - 03.2017
- Developed Technology Security Assessment Program to evaluate industry specific Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) status, including methodology, toolsets, and deliverables
- Performed all Technology Security Assessments, developed detailed remediation options with costs and worked with clients to develop formal POA&M documents to track remediation status for all non-compliant items
- Developed templates for required Cybersecurity compliance documentation such as System Security Plan, Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M), Disaster Recovery Plan, Business Continuity Plan, etc
- And created client specific versions of such documentation upon request
- Developed and executed Cyber Forensic Investigation Program including methodology, toolsets, and deliverables
- Developed and executed Incident Response Program including methodology, toolsets, and deliverables
- Developed Technology Review Program for evaluating and documenting new client networks and defining required remediation for Managed Services contract eligibility
- Developed and performed new client on-boarding processes for all new clients including documentation of network environment, policies, procedures, configurations, inventories, etc
- Created and maintained project plans, budgets, work orders, status reports, checklists, technical and user documentation
Director of Consulting Services and CTO
02.2012 - 12.2014
- Managed technical and consulting resources to ensure projects and tasks were completed on time and on budget while adhering to defined requirements
- Mentored Technical Account Managers to encourage and promote continual professional growth
- Established the policies, procedures, and technology standards for the group
- Ensured the group met or exceeded KPIs established by FPA’s Founder and CEO
- Ensured FPA quality standards were met, and Core Values were promoted and adhered to throughout the group
- Managed the group training and subscriptions budget (both business critical and individual continuing education)
- Allocated group resources (i.e.: allocated new clients to project teams, coordinated cross team support by assigning staff across project teams when needed, etc.)
- Participated in strategic planning meetings re: group service offerings suc as security management, managed services, hosting, etc
- Developed, implemented, and maintained project methodology standards for the group
- Established priorities and managed the budget for FPA’s Internal Information systems and R&D environment
- Served as the last level of escalation for troubleshooting and problem solving for all technical issues within group
- Determined and approved all group related hiring and separation decisions
- Established technical skill requirements per position within the group
- Led the onboarding training and development process for each new hire within the group during the new hire’s initial 90 day “introductory period”
- Worked with each group member to define and track their annual training and development goals
- Conducted Performance Reviews and compensation increases for each group member and managed the separation process (as needed) for staff that failed to meet the performance requirements established for their position
- Managed time off requests for the group to ensure sufficient client support coverage
Technical Account Manager
01.2003 - 01.2011
- Prepared network metrics, supporting reports, agendas, etc
- For recurring client status meetings
- Scheduled and lead status meetings with clients on a recurring basis
- Created and maintained Project Plans, Status Reports, and checklists as well as technical and end user documentation
- Acted as the Project Manager for all projects performed for clients assigned to their consulting team
- Worked with FPA technical and consulting resources to ensure tasks are completed consistent with requirements
- Created, monitored, and updated project budgets and timelines
- Ensured IT infrastructure was implemented under the FPA Consulting Services Group Methodology
- Performed the lead / project management / relationship management role with executive level client contacts
- Worked with FPA technical and consulting resources to ensure tasks were completed consistent with requirements
- Drafted and sent Daily, Weekly, and Monthly project status emails and correspondence to clients and FPA team members
- Scheduled, planned, and led quarterly IT status meetings for clients assigned to their team
Network Engineer / Senior Network Engineer
12.1998 - 12.2002
- Performed onsite and remote network related projects and support tasks for FPA clients
- Maintained client networks, computer systems and related documentation for FPA clients
- Performed new implementations and modifications to existing client networking infrastructures
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ 09.1990 - 05.1991
Graduate - Certified Computer Programming And Analysis
Brick Computer Science Institute
Brick, NJ 10.1992 - 12.1993
Skills
Efficient & Organized with a proven ability to manage a variety of projects, project tasks, meeting schedules and team members simultaneously while delivering the highest level of serviceundefined
Accomplishments
- Led efforts to implement dedicated Helpdesk Team for FPA Technology Services, Inc. (FPA)
- Managed FPA consulting and support staff to consistently meet or exceed individual and departmental KPIs
- Worked with FPA Founder to develop a Managed Services offering to replace Time & Materials service model
- Worked with FPA Founder to migrate clients from Time & Materials to a Managed Services service model
- Developed processes and toolsets for new FPA client onboarding, assessing new client technology infrastructure and presenting recommended technology remediation
- Developed processes, toolsets, and deliverables for conducting Cybersecurity Compliance Assessments and presenting recommended remediation to reduce exposure and meet regulatory compliance for FPA clients
- Developed processes, toolsets, and deliverables for conducting Cybersecurity Forensic Investigations
- Developed processes, toolsets, and deliverables for conducting and Incident Response for FPA clients
Additional Information
Top Secret Security Clearance (Active: 2003 - 2008)
United States Department of State
Certification
CISSP - Certified Information System Security Professional
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