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Humayun Haq

East Meadow,NY

Summary

EXPERIENCED INFORMATION SECURITY ARCHITECT “Humayun's competence and abilities are expert level. His problem-solving nature combined with his ‘get the job done’ attitude surmounts technical issues quickly and effectively.” Driving significant results through dynamic foresight, strategy, and leadership Accomplished and results-driven Technology and Security Architect with extensive expertise in IT strategy, security operations, and leading IT security teams for Fortune 500 companies. Expert at leveraging technology to resolve issues, enhancing technical and business operations performance and security. Managed information security solutions at Altice, safeguarding client networks against DDoS attacks and supporting 5 million customers across 21 states. Strategic leader adept at collaborating with business leaders to develop technologies and strategies that enhance organizational agility, streamline business processes, and mitigate risk.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications

Work History

Network Security Team Lead

McCormick
1 2022 - Current
  • Hired to lead the Network Security Operations team and support worldwide network security operations
  • Ensured transparency and informed decision-making during incident management while maintaining stringent security controls for 100+ Check Point firewalls globally at McCormick
  • Utilized extensive expertise in Information Security Operations to oversee daily operations involvement in numerous IT projects, providing invaluable security insights and guidance as the Subject Matter Expert throughout the processes
  • Supported global security operations by effectively managing the firewall infrastructure across multiple country offices, ensuring robust security measures and seamless network protection
  • Spearheaded a 6-month network security assessment with a 3rd party vendor, resulting in comprehensive enhancements to security infrastructure through thorough risk analysis and gap identification
  • Led the hiring, training, and mentoring of information security engineers and analysts, improving team capabilities and knowledge
  • Conducted performance reviews, managed daily workflows, and spearheaded security process improvements
  • Oversaw and maintained the corporate web content filtering system, ensuring optimal security and functionality
  • Approved site unblocking requests with business justification, facilitating resource access while upholding security standards
  • Identified system and network vulnerabilities, facilitated communication with IT teams, and ensured transparency of remediation efforts to senior leadership, aligning with organizational objectives.

IT Security Manager

SARTORIUS
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Spearheaded the management of the global Check Point firewall environment across 30+ countries, ensuring robust security measures and operational integrity within the information security framework
  • Effectively managed daily Service Now tickets concerning Check point Firewall change requests in Information Security functions
  • Ensured the team's prompt handling of tickets and provided timely resolutions
  • Oversaw global environments with 150+ Check Point firewalls, ensuring robust security, seamless performance, and adherence to compliance standards across multiple regions
  • Conducted comprehensive vulnerability assessments and risk mitigation through network scanning within the Information Security domain
  • Developed actionable plans to address critical vulnerabilities, orchestrating rescans to mitigate risks effectively
  • Led the Security team in confidential investigations requiring the IT Security Team's support, coordinating Security Operations team responses for all Legal and/or HR investigations
  • Functioned as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for information security, liaised with cross-functional teams, and played a central role in crafting comprehensive documentation for security standards
  • Effectively communicated with a diverse internal workforce located around the globe about changes taking place in the environment or scheduling downtime in various countries, as firewall upgrades and maintenance needed to occur
  • Therefore, establishing relationships of trust and confidence at all levels, including in the Change Management Advisory Board meetings.

Network Security Engineer

Altice USA (Formerly Cablevision)
01.2014 - 01.2020
  • Transitioned to Infrastructure Security Team following the acquisition of Cablevision by Altice USA in 2017, undertaking a new scope of Information Security responsibilities
  • As the Cyber Security SME with Lightpath, provided critical support to the Network Engineering and the Development team, serving as a trusted advisor and SME in the field of Network Security
  • Instrumental in influencing the company’s efforts to package and sell security services to its existing base of Internet and Voice customers, launching Lightpath as an MSSP
  • Directly administered an RFP to solicit proposals from 21 vendors providing security solutions; worked with the CEO, CIO, and other senior corporate leaders to define the company’s security product offerings and strategy
  • Oversaw daily operations, rule changes, upgrades, and hotfixes for 100+ Check Point firewalls, ensuring optimal security and seamless performance
  • Efficiently oversaw, managed, and processed change management requests for Check Point firewalls and F5 load balancers
  • Strengthened corporate information security, and met with senior management to develop an enterprise-wide security plan and associated security policies while serving on a team responsible for internal cybersecurity health
  • Served as the SME for all security vulnerabilities, threats, and analysis, training new hires and mentoring SOC & NOC staff members; coordinated and led presentations on emerging DDoS trends and Arbor Networks capabilities to managers and executives
  • Succeeded in raising the Bitsight Cyber Security scorecard, and addressed vulnerability management through Rapid7, by proactively opening vulnerability remediation tickets and working with various stakeholders to address all critical vulnerabilities
  • Provide effective situational management, and facilitate communications between various stakeholders and project teams, which includes business and IT
  • Leading internal discussions and meetings regarding the latest security offerings to align corporate security
  • Managed the Arbor solutions for 5 million customers in 21 states with 99.99% uptime; addressed and resolved production issues and inbound support tickets
  • Monetized the DDoS solutions for customers, resulting in annual sales of $8 million for Altice USA.

IT Security & Compliance Administrator

Medisys Health Network
01.2008 - 01.2014
  • Managed IT security and compliance for multiple medical centers, developing policies, procedures, and best practices, selecting security products, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and PCI
  • Collaborated with the Chief Compliance Officer to roll out a Hospital-wide HIPAA security awareness & training program
  • Negotiated new terms with security vendor and additional product features, resulting in an annual savings of $250,000
  • Ensured adherence to NIST standards in all aspects of security compliance work and daily network security management, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining the highest levels of security protocols and practices
  • Orchestrated Hospital-wide evaluation & implementation of information security policies, procedures, and standards
  • Directly worked with the CIO to address and remediate security gaps and implement security solutions
  • Formalized & implemented a Hospital-wide DLP solution to protect patient records and safeguard PII
  • Architecture Check Point firewall environment and built-in redundancy
  • SME for all information security-related matters and maintained DLP, content filtering, and various security solutions.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Resource Management -

Florida Atlantic University
08-1999

Master of Science in Cyber Security (enrolled part-time) - undefined

Missouri State University

Skills

Building and Leading IT Security Strategy

Certification

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) – Passed Nov 2021

Timeline

IT Security Manager

SARTORIUS
01.2020 - 01.2022

Network Security Engineer

Altice USA (Formerly Cablevision)
01.2014 - 01.2020

IT Security & Compliance Administrator

Medisys Health Network
01.2008 - 01.2014

Master of Science in Cyber Security (enrolled part-time) - undefined

Missouri State University

Network Security Team Lead

McCormick
1 2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Resource Management -

Florida Atlantic University

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