Anthony Petito
Hauppauge,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented Information Security Specialist with expertise in threat analysis, risk management, and cybersecurity measures. Proven skills in problem-solving and collaboration drive the development and implementation of effective security protocols.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Security Specialist
Northwell Health
10.2021 - 02.2026
- Lead Third-Party/Vendor Risk Assessments protecting enterprise-wide healthcare data, including PHI across one of the largest health systems
- Conduct comprehensive security risk assessments within the Censinet platform across cloud, application, medical device, and infrastructure domains
- Identified and remediated high-risk vendor findings, reducing enterprise exposure to security risks
- Led escalations on overdue high-risk vendor controls, ensuring enforcement of policy adherence
- Coordinated remediation efforts for internal and external audits, ensuring regulatory compliance
- Served as Department Lead on Non-Standard Device Committee approving mobile/tablet solutions handling PHI/PII
- Aligned internal security review processes with best practices and regulatory standards
- Mentored new security team members, improving onboarding and review consistency
- Information Security Specialist – Data Security & Governance
Desktop Support Analyst
Allscripts Inc.
Melville, NY
09.2016 - 10.2021
- Ensured operational efficiency by delivering IT support to over 15,000 users at LIJ Hospital Health System.
- Identified and resolved desktop/laptop problems for users, enhancing user experience.
- Troubleshoot, install, and resolve Outlook 2010,2007& other suite issues
- Diagnosed network connectivity issues and activated/patched panel jacks to ensure reliable access.
- Performed initial network troubleshooting and determined appropriate escalation for unresolved issues.
- Collaborated with security team to scan and remove spyware/viruses, safeguarding user systems.
- Work with DHCP to check Vlans for IP availability and free up IP addresses
- Provision new PCs, printers, and all other devices to NSLIJ standard
- Administer domain accounts for users and computer accounts in AD
- Perform Migrations to CDE domain to support HealthPay24 application
- Coordinated efforts with network services, systems server, helpdesk, and application support teams for incident management and project execution.
- Work closely with infrastructure PMO teams for field service-related projects
- Closely work with project managers on projects affecting supported sites
- Provided insights on departmental project initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with executives to troubleshoot urgent technical issues, ensuring timely resolution.
Level II Engineer
All Covered Inc.
Hauppauge, NY
10.2012 - 05.2015
- Managed Active Directory services including Windows Authentication and DNS
- Troubleshooting network and server related problems remotely
- Microsoft Exchange (Email configuration, Console Tools, POP3/IMAP)
- Troubleshooting hardware and software for end users remotely
- Troubleshot Legal Law software problems for end users, improving user experience and operational efficiency
- Performed operating system repairs and removed spyware and viruses
- Troubleshot basic backup job failures for Symantec/CA Arcserve to restore data integrity
- Renewing and configuring of firewall licenses and Email Security Filters
- Answered phones, troubleshot issues, and entered tickets in Remedy to ensure timely resolution
- Maintained customer service orders, providing detailed documentation to support service continuity
- Facilitated communication between executives and vendor support teams to resolve technical issues
Computer Technician
Computer Associates Inc.
Islandia, NY
12.1998 - 10.2010
- Break-Fix\Replaced hardware on laptops/Desktops/Servers for 2,500+ users
- Troubleshot software and hardware issues for executive team, ensuring prompt resolutions to minimize downtime.
- Provided advanced support for virus and spyware threats, enhancing system security and user confidence
- Recovered data from hard drive failures for executives and users, ensuring restoration of critical information and continuity of operations.
- Conducted network testing and diagnostics to identify and escalate issues for faster resolution.
- Administered integrity of environment with deployment of security patching
- Active Directory settings, adding/deleting groups and permissions for users
- Imaged system machines with ghost images/setup and tested new images
- Outlook setup within an exchange environment for Executives/Users
- Administrator for DSM software Catalog problem solving for users globally
- Oversaw IT projects in daycare center, providing user support and ensuring smooth operations
- Worked & Collaborated with Telecom, Network, Security Groups daily
- Administrator of Distribution and setup Virtual VDI Sessions and Hardware
- Evaluated new technology and made recommendations to GIS executives
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business/Public Management
SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome
Utica, NY05.1998
Associates in applied science - Computer Information Systems
SUNY Farmingdale Institute Technology
Melville, NY05.1995
Skills
- Security assessments
- Incident response
- Threat management
- Risk management
- Risk assessment
- Regulatory compliance
- IT security
- Application security
- Mobile security
- Security analysis
- Healthcare data protection
- Information governance
- Data analysis
- Disaster recovery
- User awareness training
- Project collaboration
- Effective communication
Certification
Censinet RiskOps Certification
Affiliations
Im a dedicated father and family man, with interests ranging from playing hockey,boating in the summer and live music to snow skiing in the winter.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Information Security Specialist
Northwell Health
10.2021 - 02.2026
Desktop Support Analyst
Allscripts Inc.
09.2016 - 10.2021
Level II Engineer
All Covered Inc.
10.2012 - 05.2015
Computer Technician
Computer Associates Inc.
12.1998 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business/Public Management
SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome
Associates in applied science - Computer Information Systems
SUNY Farmingdale Institute Technology