Kyle Campbell
San Antonio,USA
Summary
Dynamic IT Security Professional and military veteran with over 20 years of leadership experience, specializing in driving collaboration among cross-functional teams and executive leadership to achieve organizational goals. Proven expertise in navigating complex interactions with Legal, Risk, Compliance, and third-party entities to ensure adherence to policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. Recognized subject matter expert in policy lifecycle management, committed to fostering continuous education, mentorship, and training as vital components of a secure and vigilant workforce. Demonstrated ability to thrive in high-pressure environments while conducting audits and security assessments with a proactive and adaptable mindset.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President, Information Security
USAA Real Estate/Affinius Capital
04.2019 - 02.2026
- Contributes to the company Information Security Governance through policy development, awareness training, vendor management, network and cloud security, and participation in governance meetings.
- Leverages a multitude of Microsoft Defender products to secure a work force of over 300 employees operating in several states throughout the U.S. as well as overseas.
- Works closely with the Risk and Compliance department to develop controls for the annual Risk and Compliance Self-Assessment, used as an internal audit process and tool.
- Collaborates annually with external auditors to deliver comprehensive information for the organization's System and Organization Controls (SOC) Report.
- Partners with a third party SIEM to investigate findings reported in our environment, resolve findings prioritized by their level of criticality to the organization’s security posture and risk appetite.
- Accountable for interviewing, vetting, and procurement of contracts with third parties to further the security and compliance of the organization, including penetration testing, and risk assessments.
- Influences company policies on overall security posture as it relates to SEC regulations and industry standards, this includes the Incident Response, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans.
- Partners with a third party and internal departments to produce a reoccurring risk assessment and determine Information Security risk, then develop a plan to mitigate or eliminate those risks.
- Experience working with and explaining complex issues to technical and non-technical executives, employees, and other stakeholders fostering an environment of trust and cooperation.
- Collaborate with Senior Leaders to form the companies Cyber Roadmap presented to board members.
- Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to develop employees, leading to an improved, more secure environment and increased awareness for employees worldwide.
- Developed a multi-layered security strategy leveraging NIST and ISO 27001 frameworks to eliminate single points of failure.
- Evaluated incident scenarios and implemented response strategies, determining necessary escalation actions.
- Established and maintained a comprehensive security framework for identities, access management, and endpoints, while continuously monitoring the environment for anomalies to ensure proactive threat detection.
SharePoint Administrator
Phacil, United States Army
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Managed SharePoint projects supporting Army Contracting Command (ACC) and Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC).
- Supported customers nationwide by phone, email and a change request system hosted online.
Cyber Incident Analyst
Cyber Net Force, United States Air Force
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Conducted network security monitoring and intrusion detection analysis using selected IDS/IPS toolset.
- Investigated complex Defensive Cyber Operation event, performing deep-dive analysis to identify threat vectors and prove or disprove the extent of intruder persistence with the environment.
- Compiled suspicious events, records and other artifacts as part of a Monthly Operational Report.
Senior Information Systems Technician
United States Army
08.2013 - 02.2018
- Led multiple technical teams responsible for planning, installation, security, and maintenance of equipment and systems installed on the network.
- Collaborated with the security department and senior leadership to fulfill the needs of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) using XACTA, resulting in the security accreditation of the organization’s networks and receiving Authority to Operate (ATO) for continued secure access.
- Led and trained groups of Soldiers responsible for setting up and establishing communication systems in other countries, providing support for large U.S. Army Special Forces missions.
- Served as the Information Assurance Security Officer (IASO), responsible for investigating incidents that occurred on the network, reporting the findings, and finding solutions to prevent reoccurring issues.
- Experienced with DoD and NIST information security frameworks and cybersecurity processes.
- Led effort to plan and coordinate migration of over 1,300 computers, 140 printers and 123 cellular devices from one enterprise domain to another: effectively executed with zero down time.
- Conducted cost analysis to provide quality training for coworkers, which resulted in ~70% of IT personnel receiving SEC+ certifications.
- As a senior leader, I was accountable for the health, welfare, and operational readiness of Soldiers in both tactical and strategic environments, consistently aligning personnel needs with mission success.
- Provided input for policies and procedures implemented throughout the organization that directly impacted the organization’s ability to manage security violations and incidents.
- Setup and maintained small tactical networks in multiple countries and states to provide remote communications on the battlefield, consisting of endpoints, switches, routers, and firewalls.
- Fostered a highly cohesive environment, providing technical oversight on a strategic network supporting ~2,000 customers.
Education
Master of Science - Cyber Security Studies
American Military University
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Management
American Military University
Skills
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Strategic planning
- Customer service
- Risk management
- Training and mentoring
- Contract negotiation
- Public speaking
Certification
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Timeline
Vice President, Information Security
USAA Real Estate/Affinius Capital
04.2019 - 02.2026
SharePoint Administrator
Phacil, United States Army
06.2018 - 04.2019
Cyber Incident Analyst
Cyber Net Force, United States Air Force
03.2018 - 06.2018
Senior Information Systems Technician
United States Army
08.2013 - 02.2018
Master of Science - Cyber Security Studies
American Military University
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Management
American Military University