Jose Escudero
Zephyrhills,Florida
Summary
Seasoned chief information security officer/manager with 35 years of experience, eager to contribute expertise. Excited to enhance the cybersecurity posture at prospective employer and protect sensitive customer data from emerging threats.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
8
8
Certification
Work History
Cyber Security Instuctor
Kirkland Ranch innovation and Technology
02.2025 - 05.2024
Owner / Cyber Security Architect
Digital Wizards of Florida
09.2019 - Current
- Developed a comprehensive network security architecture for various clients that decreased security incidents by 22%
- Led the migration and upgrade of Cisco ASA firewalls, resulting in enhanced network security and increased throughput by 43%
- Implemented AWS S3 full-disk encryption solution to ensure data confidentiality for sensitive information
- Leveraged Splunk to create real-time security dashboards and reports that reduced incident response time by 64%.
Security Consultant
IBM
09.2011 - 01.2019
- Deployed Splunk intrusion detection system across 5 client networks, resulting in a 43% improvement in threat detection
- Conducted vulnerability assessments using IBM X-Force scanning tool, which reduced their risk exposure by 74%
- Configured CISCO 5585 clustered rules to protect web applications, reducing the risk of SQL injection and XSS attacks by 62%
- Performed penetration testing using CISCO Firepower Framework, to identify vulnerabilities in and provide remediation
- Devised solutions for the State of Missouri (Jefferson Missouri) suffering from a ddos attack on their network which included: Moving security appliances within their perimeter, Outsourcing their DNS environment to Infoblox, Accessing their Database and email environment to better combat attacks, Establishing SLA’s with their ISP to assist with their issues from attackers (filters of hostile subnets).
Education
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University of Phoenix
Tampa, Florida01.2014
Skills
- Customer Communication
- Order reviewing
- Leadership
- Team building
- Self-Motivated
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Training and Development
- FEMA COMPLANCE
- FEDRAMP COMPLANCE
- NIST 800-53B COMPLANCE
- NETWORK ADMINISTRATION
Certification
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- CNE
- PALO ALTO ACS
- COMPTIA FUNDAMENTS
- CCSE
- MCSE
- SYMANTEC V15 DLP
- IUMMIO
- Splunk fundamentals
- ALOGSEC
Work Availability
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Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of 60 staff members.
Timeline
Cyber Security Instuctor
Kirkland Ranch innovation and Technology
02.2025 - 05.2024
Owner / Cyber Security Architect
Digital Wizards of Florida
09.2019 - Current
Security Consultant
IBM
09.2011 - 01.2019
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University of Phoenix
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