Chad Halvorsen
Lexington,NC
Summary
Accomplished Principal Security Solutions Architect with a proven track record at Verizon Business Group, specializing in innovative cloud architecture design and leading business outcome-driven solutions. Demonstrated expertise in security consultancy, showcasing a blend of technical prowess and leadership abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
15
15
Certifications
Work History
Principal Security Solutions Architect
Verizon Business Group
09.2023 - Current
- Headed scoping exercises and designed security architecture for managed security services offerings, including custom designed network security delivery models and zero trust networking architectures
- Utilized strong technical, interpersonal, and communication skills to lead the design of solutions that applied security best practices for both security-focused and multi-tower proposals, creating holistic solution approaches for customer business needs and objectives.
- Provided training and guidance to tenured members of the security architecture team, including members of the Hiring Our Heroes initiative.
- Applied my unique background knowledge to improve internal process and drive countless initiatives critical to business transformation
- Provided expertise and guidance in director led initiatives for educating/enabling core sellers and building partnerships with strategic vendors
- Developed content and enablement material for Zero-Trust Security workshops aimed at providing customers with a thorough and agnostic education on the principles of Zero-Trust Architecture.
Security Solutions Architect
Verizon Business Group
03.2019 - 09.2023
- Provided training and guidance to early-in-career members of Verizon's Solution Architect community regarding Verizon's security portfolio.
- Headed scoping exercises and designed security architecture for managed security services offerings, including custom designed network security delivery models and zero trust networking architectures
- Utilized strong technical, interpersonal, and communication skills to serve enterprise and small business customers with tailored security solutions to meet business needs and objectives
- Provided expertise and guidance in director led initiatives for educating/enabling core sellers
- Provided subject matter expertise in areas including: SOC strategy, Detection and Response, Secure Services Edge, and Zero-trust network architecture.
Associate Solution Architect
Verizon Business Group
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Supported Verizon's global solution architect community in providing custom solutions to public and private sector customers
- Leveraged internal resources to ensure timely project delivery, making 100% of deadlines
- Worked collaboratively in team environments
DCG Operations Software Engineer
Lenovo
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Developed internal database tool that provided alerting to relevant teams about key milestones for software launches and hardware deliveries.
- Worked with VP of Data Center Group operations to improve process efficiency and reduce failed operations deliveries.
- Generated documentation pertinent to the maintenance of database tool and orchestrated a knowledge transfer session with DCG resources
Education
M.S. - Computer Science
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC01.2018
B.S. - Computer Science
01.2017
Skills
- Innovative
- Leading business outcome-driven design
- Cloud architecture design
- Excellent communication skills
- Process improvement
- Driving revenue growth
Certification
- Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
- Security+
- Azure Fundamentals
- Palo Alto Prisma Cloud, Cortex, Strata Associate
- Zscaler Certified Sales Engineer
- iBoss Series 1
- Acalvio Shadowplex Certified Analyst
- Fortinet NSE 1-3
- Secureonix Snyper certified Analyst 6.2
- Nokia Bell Labs 5G associate
Accomplishments
- Verizon All-in Award Winner - Awarded to individuals that demonstrate high levels of efficiency and are dedicated to providing top-tier service to internal and external customers.
- Verizon Booth representative and presenter at RSA 2022
- Verizon Pre-leader academy and Winspiration program graduate - Opportunities for those individuals who show promise of being future business leaders to gain further skills and coaching
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Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceWork from home optionCareer advancementPersonal development programsTimeline
Principal Security Solutions Architect
Verizon Business Group
09.2023 - Current
Security Solutions Architect
Verizon Business Group
03.2019 - 09.2023
Associate Solution Architect
Verizon Business Group
01.2018 - 01.2019
DCG Operations Software Engineer
Lenovo
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
- Security+
- Azure Fundamentals
- Palo Alto Prisma Cloud, Cortex, Strata Associate
- Zscaler Certified Sales Engineer
- iBoss Series 1
- Acalvio Shadowplex Certified Analyst
- Fortinet NSE 1-3
- Secureonix Snyper certified Analyst 6.2
- Nokia Bell Labs 5G associate
M.S. - Computer Science
Appalachian State University
B.S. - Computer Science
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