Casey Dearcorn
Powell,WY
Summary
Seasoned Chief Information Security Officer with experience in implementing, overseeing and maintaining comprehensive information security strategies. Strengths include strong leadership skills, deep understanding of risk management processes, and ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders. Notably influenced past organizations by streamlining operational efficiencies and strengthening cybersecurity posture.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Information Officer / Chief Information Security Officer (CIO/CISO)
Northwest College
Powell, WY
07.2008 - Current
- Manage staff by prioritizing tasks, providing guidance and leadership, and promoting a positive work environment
- Engage in various campus and statewide committees
- Offer strategic vision and leadership in evaluating and integrating emerging technologies
- Effectively manage financial resources for $6 million in equipment, using strategic planning to oversee a $1.4 million technology budget
- Maintain a secure computing environment that protects data privacy and integrity while mitigating cybersecurity risks
- Ensure and Support data security and privacy throughout a controlled data lifecycle
- Developed and managed projects from inception to completion, including leading the college's transition from a traditional computing environment to a secure virtual computing and server infrastructure with redundancy
- Created and enforced IT policies and procedures in compliance with state and federal regulations
- Negotiated contracts with vendors
- Used strong analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines, to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and achieve overall objectives
- Designed SIEM architecture and deployed, configured, and maintained SIEM servers and software
- Developed, implemented, and maintained a formal risk management process based on NIST SP 800-37
- Designed, developed, and administered successful cybersecurity training programs for end users
- Configured, Deployed, and managed vulnerability scanning software
- Created, implemented, and oversaw a comprehensive program to combat social engineering
- Designed, implemented, and audited a cybersecurity framework based on NIST SP 800-53, NIST 800-171, and NIST 800-CSF requirements to ensure compliance with GDPR, GLBA, FERPA, PCI and other regulations
- Identified Gaps requiring additional improvements
- Developed and implemented plans for the improvements in a timely and cost effective manner
- Experience in Python, PHP and Perl Scripting languages to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities
- Developed, Tested and Maintained an Incident Response Plan
- Managed multiple complex issues at any one time
Database Administrator
Northwest College
Powell, WY
01.2004 - 07.2008
- Administered activities within the Ellucian Colleague ERP platform.
- Administered various campus database systems such as SQL, MySQL and Unidata.
- Directed management of software applications WebAdvisor and Ellucian Portal.
- Created specialized software applications for campus use, employing a range of professional coding languages.
- Implemented data models, database designs, data access, and table maintenance codes.
- Participated in disaster recovery planning and testing to minimize data loss.
- Supported planning for software development and purchases and coordinated implementation.
- Coordinated with development teams to optimize database queries and indexes.
- Assessed data processing proposals and requirements to determine project feasibility.
Director of IT
Deep Heat Energy Corporation
Cody, WY
10.2004 - 10.2006
- Directed maintenance of the VOIP infrastructure.
- Constructed and sustained comprehensive IT environments comprising security firewalls, FTP services, task management systems, data retrieval backups and network printers.
- Managed multi-site projects and equipment in North America and Europe.
- Conducted research on emerging technologies in support of system upgrades or purchasing decisions.
- Met with stakeholders to collaborate and resolve problems.
- Evaluated organization's technology to recommend upgrades for hardware and software.
- Provided company users with tech support for IT problems and account maintenance.
- Maintained, monitored, and upgraded existing systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current trends in technology solutions.
- Implemented security measures to protect data from unauthorized access.
Desktop Support Technician
Northwest College
Powell, WY
09.1999 - 01.2004
- Maintained, installed, and addressed issues with numerous software packages across the campus.
- Installed, maintained, and diagnosed issues for 1200 campus computers.
- Installed and maintained 100 Apple computers and servers.
- Conducted department-wide educational programs.
- Installed and performed minor repairs to hardware, software or peripheral equipment.
- Oversaw bug reports and completed resolutions within adequate timeframes.
- Provided technical support to users regarding hardware, software and network related issues.
- Read technical manuals or attended conferences and seminars to maintain knowledge of hardware and software.
- Configured user accounts in Active Directory for access to corporate resources.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Computer Science
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY05.2010
Associate’s degree - Computer science
Northwest College
Powell, WY05.1997
Skills
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Management
- Proficient in NIST and ISO Standards
- Governance Risk Management Frameworks
- Penetration Testing
- Vulnerability Scanning
- Awareness Training
- Phishing
- SQL
- IDS
- IPS
- Firewalls
- ERP Systems
- CMS Systems
- Backup Software and Configurations
- Various Programming and Scripting Languages
- Cloud Applications
- Budgeting Principles
- Works well Individually and Unsupervised
Reference Quotes
- Stefani Hicswa, Chancellor, Montana State University Billings, Notably, he oversaw the installation and configuration of multiple complex projects to advance the institution’s technology. As well, he launched a comprehensive cybersecurity plan for the college.
- Brady Fackrell, AVP for IT and CIO, Sheridan College, Casey’s technical background and ability to work well with others would make him an ideal candidate for any position within an organization's IT department.
- Timothy Porter, Systems Analyst, Northwest College, Casey’s skills with budgeting and planning are outstanding. His organizational skills make him a great supervisor and a highly valued asset to the college.
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursTimeline
Chief Information Officer / Chief Information Security Officer (CIO/CISO)
Northwest College
07.2008 - Current
Director of IT
Deep Heat Energy Corporation
10.2004 - 10.2006
Database Administrator
Northwest College
01.2004 - 07.2008
Desktop Support Technician
Northwest College
09.1999 - 01.2004
Bachelor Degree - Computer Science
University of Wyoming
Associate’s degree - Computer science
Northwest College
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