Fredrick Gulledge
Lewisville,NC
Summary
I am an Information Security professional offering leadership and project management for Information Security. Experience includes leading multi-year Cyber Defense initiatives, contracting oversight for multiple Information Security service providers, and expanding security service models for European and US retail brands while cultivating the next generation of infosec leaders. I enjoy engaging with stakeholders and working with partners to deliver secure enterprise-class solutions. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Cyber Defense Manager
Ahold Delhaize
09.2012 - 04.2022
- Responsible for the Cyber Defense Global Incident Response team including regional and global exercises
- Assigned to the Czechia local brand to ensure remediation activities for compliance
- Led the integration of a specialized company into the European Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) platform
- Selected and successfully deployed an in-depth solution for email security
- Traveled to numerous countries to evangelize security awareness and incident response
- Provided oversight for third-party pen-testing activities and validation of findings
- Managed the vulnerability scanning activities for internal and outward-facing devices
- Led compliance audits associated with regional compliance for retail government directives (SOX/PCI)
- Reviewed and assessed third-party partners/vendors to protect company assets and information and represented Cyber Defense as a critical member of the review team for identifying and providing requirements associated with cloud computing.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
IT Security Manager
Pomeroy / Delhaize America
05.2012 - 09.2012
- Contract Manager for the Threat & Vulnerability Management team for a leading retail corporation
- Responsible for the organization's Incident Response and Vulnerability Management team
- Duties included monitoring vulnerability alerts, identifying and escalation processes, and providing oversight for remediation efforts: managed threat and incident management tools, IDS/IPS, and SIEM solutions for the enterprise
- Liaison with multiple business units and IT teams to identify and proactively update security incident response and vulnerability management policies and procedures.
- Wrote strategic business plans outlining need for departmental information technology resources.
- Implemented and maintained technology and software budget.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Security Project Manager
Lowe's Inc
04.2004 - 01.2012
- Responsible for compliance management, security policy, and standards, access control for a leading international retail company
- Manage the day-to-day activities associated with provisioning and de-provisioning user accounts and ensure appropriate access controls
- Performed and maintained a repository of self-audit validation and evidence for business confidential data access and elevated privileged accounts
- Additional duties include compliance reporting for SOX audits and credit card industry security requirements
- Responsible for third-party security assessments and contract negotiations concerning information projection
- Direct the investigation and forensics of unauthorized/illegal activities conducted on company resources.
IT Security Engineering & Security Operations Center Manager
Zurich Financial, Farmers Insurance Group
02.2002 - 04.2004
IT Security Planning Manager
Wells Fargo Bank & Co.
04.2000 - 02.2002
Data Security & Business Continuation Manager
BAX Global
07.1999 - 04.2000
Data Security, Vice President
Home Savings of America/Washington Mutual Bank
11.1996 - 07.1999
Information Security, Manager
Northrop Grumman Corporation (Black Programs)
02.1988 - 11.1997
Education
Bachelor of Science - Telecommunications Management
Golden Gate University
San Francisco, CA05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA12.1992
MBA -
Pepperdine University
Malibu Beach, CA04.1985
Skills
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Contract Management
- Incident Management
- Crisis Management
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Critical incident handling
- Effective Communication
- Post incident reviews
- Root Cause Analysis
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Incident priority assessment
Educationcertifications
- AIS Security Certification, University of California, Long Beach
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), 2004 (inactive)
- SANS Training: Enterprise Threat and Vulnerability Assessment (SEC460)
- Hacker Tools, Techniques, Exploits, and Incident Handling (SEC504)
Relevantareas
Internal and external security control compliance and audit; security policy and governance; security awareness and education; threat and vulnerability management; phishing campaigns and reporting; global incident response; network intrusion prevention and detection; 3rd party pen testing; non-disclosure and bounty program; legal discovery; merger and acquisition review; inter-department collaboration and team-building; provide security assessments and review of new initiatives and production environments.
Work Availability
monday
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Work Type
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HybridTimeline
Global Cyber Defense Manager
Ahold Delhaize
09.2012 - 04.2022
IT Security Manager
Pomeroy / Delhaize America
05.2012 - 09.2012
Security Project Manager
Lowe's Inc
04.2004 - 01.2012
IT Security Engineering & Security Operations Center Manager
Zurich Financial, Farmers Insurance Group
02.2002 - 04.2004
IT Security Planning Manager
Wells Fargo Bank & Co.
04.2000 - 02.2002
Data Security & Business Continuation Manager
BAX Global
07.1999 - 04.2000
Data Security, Vice President
Home Savings of America/Washington Mutual Bank
11.1996 - 07.1999
Information Security, Manager
Northrop Grumman Corporation (Black Programs)
02.1988 - 11.1997
Bachelor of Science - Telecommunications Management
Golden Gate University
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
University of San Francisco
MBA -
Pepperdine University
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