Jeff Faulkinbury
Houston,TX
Summary
Jeff Faulkinbury is the Director of Cybersecurity at AMSYS Innovative Solutions. With over 25 years of experience, a master's degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, and multiple industry certifications, Jeff is an expert in cybersecurity and network engineering. He leads the cybersecurity defense and compliance team, designing and implementing security protocols, policies, and procedures and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Jeff has a proven track record of defending against cyber-attacks, conducting penetration tests and vulnerability assessments, and delivering security audits and reports. He stays up to date with the latest trends and technologies in the cybersecurity landscape.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Cybersecurity Defense & Compliance (CISO)
AMSYS Innovative Solutions
Houston , TX
2022.10 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing the organization's overall cybersecurity posture, including developing and implementing security policies and procedures, managing security risks, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations, in addition to managing and training a team of consultants consisting of penetration testers, vulnerability managers, compliance auditors, threat hunters, and forensic investigators
- Created and led a SOC 2 compliance initiative internally, achieving a clean SOC 2 report within 6 months.
Cyber Security Consultant and Penetration Tester
2022.01 - 2022.10
- Engaging corporate clients on projects including External Penetration Tests, Internal Penetration Tests (both network and Active Directory), Web Application Security Assessments, and Reporting; Phishing and Social Engineering; Business Continuity Planning; Disaster Recovery Planning; Security Awareness Training; Information security design and architecture; FW design and configuration; OSINT.
Head of Network Security
Empower Pharmacy
2021.06 - 2021.12
- Created security department, charged with developing IT security policies, recruiting/training security analysts, developing/maintaining the security operations center, and auditing/maintaining IT security for the business
- Project work: Configured/deployed Fortinet FortiGate FWs, Forti Analyzer SIEM, and FortiClient VPN, MS O365 Defender and Azure Sentinel, Check Point Harmony Connect, Endpoint, Email & Office, Mobile, and Infinity Portal
- Authored IT strategy aligned with business processes and corporate governance using CIS Controls in adherence to HIPPA, ISO27001, and PCI-DSS security frameworks.
Senior Network Security Engineer
48forty Solutions
2017.12 - 2021.06
- Network architect in charge of IT security and network ops
- Cisco Firepower FW, VPN, Meraki Wireless MX100 concentrator, VMWare ESXI admin
- Monitored/maintained data center, main office, and remote EIGRP-routed networks using SolarWinds
- Pentested DC/remote site networks quarterly with Kali Linux, Qualys, NESSUS, Nmap, and OSSTM, with regular scans of web applications for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities using NESSUS/Burp Suite
- Hands-on with Cisco Nexus 2K, 5K and 7K switches, Cisco UCS 5108, Dell PowerEdge M1000e server blades, and 6248UP fabric-interconnects
- Config/deployed new remote site routers/switches, turned up new circuits
- Worked w/Sprint & AT&T to resolve remote MPLS/AVPN issues
- Project work: Re-designed/moved data center during a divestment
- Designed branch office MPLS network
- Migrated Cisco ASA 5540 FW to Cisco Firepower 2140
- Migrated core DC Catalyst 6509 to Catalayst 9500-40X
- Converted Sprint MPLS to AT&T AVPN and back to Sprint after divesting the network from parent company
- Implemented quarterly pentest/vulnerability assessments program
- Developed DR and BCP plans.
Proserv Consultant
EXTREME NETWORKS
2016.06 - 2017.03
- Resident architect and senior engineer for Aldine ISD
- Tier 3 escalation for network staff
- Re-designed/refreshed network with Extreme hardware/software solutions
- Extensive lab design/testing of appliances using VMware ESXI servers
- Project work: Deployed wireless controller pairs for HA, managed installation of WAPs supporting 70,000 students and faculty
- Deployed Network Access Control appliances, pushing security policies out to all devices in the network
- Recommended best practice configs for OSPF routers, FWs, IDS/IPS, CIPA compliant design for DC and school branch networks.
Senior Network Security Engineer
IFCO/CHEP
2015.02 - 2015.10
- Cisco ASA FW, VPN, IDS/IPS, Meraki Wireless MX100 concentrator, SolarWinds, and Web Gateway admin
- Monitored/maintained DC, main office, and remote plant EIGRP-routed networks using SolarWinds
- Administered VMware ESXI and Workstation servers
- Hands-on with Cisco Nexus 2K, 5K and 7K switches in the DC
- Deployed new remote site routers and switches and turned up new T1 circuits
- Worked with Sprint to monitor and resolve remote T1/MPLS issues
- Project work: Deployed Meraki wireless network to all branches and plants; Site surveyed warehouses and installed WAP’s achieving total coverage for handheld inventory scanners; Guest wired and wireless network to all branches and plants for third party vendors; Secure DMVPN/NHRP connections to administrative offices; Re-designed and implemented QoS for WAN to Sprint MPLS network; Assisted design, config, coordination, and troubleshooting of merged IFCO/CHEP EIGRP routed network between AT&T and Sprint MPLS.
Senior Network Engineer
First Data Corporation
2014.04 - 2015.02
- Obtained security clearance for work on the EFTPS – Online Electronic Federal Tax Payment System
- Remediated sub-standard configurations of all network devices for PCI-DSS compliance
- Remotely upgraded, tested, and configured APCON switches
- Used HP Network Automation for inventory discovery and configuration pushes using Python scripts
- Remotely configured and upgraded Cisco Nexus 9K, 7K, 5K and 2K.
Senior Network Security Engineer
EDP Renewables
2013.01 - 2014.02
- Cisco ASA FW, ISE, Juniper VPN, Cisco IDS/IPS, SolarWinds admin
- Provided break/fix support for iBGP/EIGRP/OSPF network for SCADA operations at remote wind farm substations, corporate office, DC, and S2S VPNs for 3rd-parties
- Consulted NERC CIP team on SCADA compliance
- Performed regular pentests of DC and substation networks using Nmap Scripting Engine
- Monitored and resolved remote AT&T T1/MPLS issues
- Project work: Deployed substation networks to new wind farms
- Migrated Checkpoint FW to Cisco ASA
- Deployed DMVPN connections to persistent client offices, and HA Juniper SSL corporate VPN
- Deployed HughesNet satellite failover for remote substations using OSPF/GRE tunnels
- Converted corporate network from statically routed network to EIGRP with failover between DC and corporate office
- Deployed routers, switches, WAPs, FWs for remote substation and field development office networks.
Senior Technical Analyst
Center Point Energy
2012.08 - 2013.01
- Provided Tier 3 support of the service provider class MPLS Network
- Trained junior level support staff
- Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Provided configuration/troubleshooting of OSPF/MPLS networks; Performed health analysis of network infrastructure using HP OpenView and What’s Up Gold; Lead weekly change management meeting between Telecom Design and NOC teams; Lead for network event troubleshooting and on-call support; Lead post-event analysis/reporting for network events; Lead Cisco hardware replacement.
IT Consultant
Independent IT Consulting
2004.01 - 2012.08
- C2C consultant for various clients
- Projects varied from new SOHO installations to data center design and installation; security consultation; troubleshooting/resolving existing network issues
- Project work: Worked with Marathon Oil to isolate/resolve DC traffic issues; provided DC design recommendations
- Assisted Shell Oil consultants with design/install of new corporate office network
- Set-up DMVPNs for Nationwide Insurance
- Deployed S2S VPNs for an accounting firm
- Assisted operations teams for several companies with remote monitoring setup and syslog collection
- Deployed routers, switches, WAPs and FWs for many clients.
Cisco TAC Engineer
Getronics
2002.01 - 2004.01
- Researched and solved complex cases for international Cisco customers
- Troubleshot hardware/config issues for all Cisco switches, routers, FWs
- Resolved cases quickly and efficiently
- Trained support staff in Cisco Switching Technology at the Mexico City TAC
- Routinely recognized as a top performer and leader.
Home Theater Installer/Designer/Calibrator
Audio Video Designers
2001.02 - 2002.01
- Designed, programmed, and installed networked AMX control systems in homes and businesses
- Installed and calibrated TV's, projectors, lighting controls, satellite systems, speakers
- Pre-wired and retro-wired cable, video, Ethernet, and telephone.
IT Consultant/Infrastructure Development
Idea Integration
2000.01 - 2001.02
- Designed, installed, and maintained network solutions for Idea clients, including data center design and consultation for ATOFina and national point-to-point VPNs for Morgan Stanley
- Designed, installed, and maintained the Extreme Networks internal LAN.
Bell Atlantic Support and Cisco TAC Engineer
Getronics
1998.08 - 2000.01
- Researched and resolved complex cases for international Cisco Systems customers
- Provided Tier 1, 2, and 3 technical support for Bell Atlantic dial-up and business ISDN customers
- Attained CCNA & CCNP certifications.
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University - Texas
01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Security
Western Governors University - Texas
01.2017
Computer Science -
University of Houston
01.1993
Computer Science -
Texarkana College
01.1991
Skills
- Information Security Management and Leadership
- IT Compliance Auditing and Monitoring
- Risk Assessment and Management
- Business Continuity Planning
- Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
- Security Architecture Design
- Remediation and Change Control Management
- Program Leadership and Project Management
- Talent Acquisition, Management, and Training
Certification
- MITRE ATT&CK Defender ATT&CK Fundamentals
- EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker & Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator
- Cisco CCNA Security, CCNA R&S, CCNP (2000-2003)
- COMPTIA Security+, Network+, Linux+, Project+, A+
- Extreme Networks Certified Expert (Networking, Management Center, Wireless, E/EXOS Routing & Switching)
- LPI Linux Server Professional
- SUSE Certified Linux Admin
- CIW Web Foundations Associate
- AMX Installer, Designer, Programmer
Timeline
Director, Cybersecurity Defense & Compliance (CISO)
AMSYS Innovative Solutions
2022.10 - Current
Cyber Security Consultant and Penetration Tester
2022.01 - 2022.10
Head of Network Security
Empower Pharmacy
2021.06 - 2021.12
Senior Network Security Engineer
48forty Solutions
2017.12 - 2021.06
Proserv Consultant
EXTREME NETWORKS
2016.06 - 2017.03
Senior Network Security Engineer
IFCO/CHEP
2015.02 - 2015.10
Senior Network Engineer
First Data Corporation
2014.04 - 2015.02
Senior Network Security Engineer
EDP Renewables
2013.01 - 2014.02
Senior Technical Analyst
Center Point Energy
2012.08 - 2013.01
IT Consultant
Independent IT Consulting
2004.01 - 2012.08
Cisco TAC Engineer
Getronics
2002.01 - 2004.01
Home Theater Installer/Designer/Calibrator
Audio Video Designers
2001.02 - 2002.01
IT Consultant/Infrastructure Development
Idea Integration
2000.01 - 2001.02
Bell Atlantic Support and Cisco TAC Engineer
Getronics
1998.08 - 2000.01
Master of Science - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University - Texas
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Security
Western Governors University - Texas
Computer Science -
University of Houston
Computer Science -
Texarkana College
- MITRE ATT&CK Defender ATT&CK Fundamentals
- EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker & Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator
- Cisco CCNA Security, CCNA R&S, CCNP (2000-2003)
- COMPTIA Security+, Network+, Linux+, Project+, A+
- Extreme Networks Certified Expert (Networking, Management Center, Wireless, E/EXOS Routing & Switching)
- LPI Linux Server Professional
- SUSE Certified Linux Admin
- CIW Web Foundations Associate
- AMX Installer, Designer, Programmer
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