Windows Server
Louis Barkhuizen
Chief Information Security Officer
Austin,TX
Summary
Accomplished Chief Information Security Officer at Triad Information Security, adept in vulnerability assessment and cultivating positive relationships, significantly enhanced security protocols and led teams to exceed project deliverables. Expert in compliance management and incident response, demonstrating a proactive approach to safeguarding information and optimizing operational efficiency. Computer security professional with 5 years of progressive experience in Information Technology industry. Demonstrated skill identifying business risks and compliance issues and designing proactive solutions. Background designing and implementing layered network security approaches. IT professional with 30 years of experience developing and implementing IT solutions in fast-paced environments. Skilled in troubleshooting with proven history of delivering exceptional risk management support.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Triad Information Security
Austin, TX
01.2021 - Current
- Established Triad Information Security as a Fractional CISO / vCiso service organization.
- Created and operationalized vCiso / Fractional CISO support plans for clients
- Created and operationalized an Information Security Program to assist clients with information security, IT governance, and compliance. The information security program is managed via the Scalepad ControlMap platform.
- Manage and supplement existing MSP relationships for clients by providing CISO services. Work closely with existing MSPs to ensure they meet their obligations with regard to cybersecurity
- Created a detailed plan of action and task list to track and manage security plan action items.
- Created Governance and Compliance policies, procedures, and plans as part of the overall information security program
- Manage and monitor client MSP tech stack including the following platforms: SentinelOne, ConnectSecure, Connectwise Automate, Liongard, PRTG, Ninite, Cisco Umbrella, AutoElevate, Barracuda Email Security
- Developed plans to safeguard computer files against modification, destruction, or disclosure.
- Established measures, metrics, thresholds, and targets to drive performance in alignment with security and other business strategies.
- Researched, reviewed, and recommended equipment, materials, and supplies to prepare and maintain security expenses within the approved budget.
- Performed risk analyses to identify and prioritize appropriate security countermeasures using the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Risk Assessment Method (RAM)
- Conducted Business Impact Analysis (BIA) using CIS BIA and FAIR
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities using tools such as Nessus, or performed continuous vulnerability management (CVM) using Nodeware or ConnectSecure.
- Recommend improvements in security systems, software, and procedures.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Managed Service Provider (MSP)
Technology Solutions Management
Austin, TEXAS
02.1999 - Current
- Established Technology Solutions Management as a Managed Service Provider in Austin, Texas.
- Established channel partner authorized reseller relationships with Microsoft, Citrix, Cisco, HP, Intel, Symantec, McAfee, and other vendors via Ingram Micro and Tech
- Created master service agreements, support plan tiers, service agreements, and prospect proposal templates.
- Provided the following services to my clients: Off-site backup, software licensing and acquisition management, hardware acquisition management, and managed services via Kaseya
- Provided off-site backup services for 60+ clients to Tier 1 co-location data center in Austin Texas using a backup platform named Ahsay.
- Managed TSM business development staff, and provided pre-sales technical support and proposal generation
- Accompanied business development staff at sales meetings and presented proposals to prospects.
- Managed 10+ clients using Kasaya to provide ongoing network and end-point management and maintenance services
- Provided project-based services to clients -some of which included:
- Designed and deployed network backbone infrastructure using Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls to support 200-plus user corporate office with 7 remote WAN locations for Austin Foam Plastics.
- Designed, configured, and deployed Citrix server farm consisting of 6 load-balanced servers to support 250 plus remote users via terminal services for Austin Foam Plastics.
- Designed and deployed Microsoft Exchange to support 250 plus mailboxes and SQL server to support central enterprise ERP system (Macola). Ongoing network support and network VPN deployment consultation for Austin Foam Plastics.
- Designed and deployed network backbone infrastructure to support 150 user corporate office with 3 remote WAN locations for Houston Foam Plastics. Configured Cisco Catalyst 3500 series switches and Cisco PIX 515 firewalls. Ongoing user support and network maintenance
- Designed and deployed network backbone infrastructure to support a 100-user corporate office with 3 remote WAN locations with 50 users for Jack Hilliard Distributing, Temple, TX.
- Deployed or upgraded and maintained several iterations of Windows OS's starting with Windows 2000 through Windows Server 2019.
- Deployed or upgraded and maintained several iterations Microsoft Exchange server environment starting with Exchange 2000 and ending with Exchange 2019.
- Deployed or upgraded and maintained several iterations of Windows desktop OS's from Windows 95 through Windows 11
- Deployed or upgraded several iterations of SQL server 2000 through SQl server 2022
- Designed, configured, deployed, and maintained a High availability clustered scale-out-file-server Hyper-V server infrastructure. The platform was based on several Dell Power Edge R630 servers connected to a Dell MD3420 to provide clustered high-availability disk access. The Hyper-v cluster consisted of several Dell PowerEdge R730 servers configured for clustered high-availability Hyper-v host infrastructure.
- Designed, configured, deployed, and, maintained a multi-campus WiFi infrastructure using Ubiquiti wifi mesh access points and controller. Maintain and monitor 45+ access points located in 4 different cities
- Deployed and maintained Vmware host cluster using Dell PowerEdge R740 servers and a multi-homed HP Nimble SAN.
- Deployed several Ubuntu servers to host ISO 9001 certification platform.
Project Manager / System Administrator
Erapmus
06.1994 - 02.1999
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Managed several large network migration projects involving integrating several operating systems from acquired companies into one system.
- Designed and managed projects to integrate 3000 users and 15+ Banyan Vines and Novell servers into one unified network for Worldcom, Tulsa Oklahoma.
- Designed and managed a project to migrate network users to Microsoft Windows for Worldcom in St Louis, Chicago, and Washington DC.
- Designed and managed a project to relocate 1500 users, servers, and network backbone from an old location to a new facility for Worldcom in Muskogee Oklahoma
- Designed and managed a project to create network backbone infrastructure and deploy 11 regional LANs for PCS Primeco in Dallas, TX.
- Managed network migration project to migrate Jefferson Properties (Dallas, TX) from Novell to Windows network.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
Senior Network Technician
South African Pulp and Paper Industries
Johannesburg, South Africa
02.1984 - 05.1994
- Progressed from entry-level help desk technician to senior network technician
- Maintained IBM mainframe front-end-processor, network controllers, and TTY-based user terminals
- Maintained 7 network locations with 1000 plus users nationwide
- Deployed PC and Banyan Vines network Servers.
- Deployed WAN network infrastructure from HQ in Johannesburg to 7 locations across South Africa. WAN consisted of point to point Frame Relay circuits.
Education
No Degree - Business Management
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX 02.1996 - 02.1997
Associate of Science - Computer Science
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa 01.1986 - 01.1989
Skills
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Compliance Management
- Incident Response
- Network Security
- Information Governance
- Disaster Recovery Planning
- Security Needs Assessment
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Developing security plans
- Windows server administration
- Ubuntu server management
- Cisco ASA firewall management
- Risk Assessment
Certification
- C|CISO - Certified Chief Information Security Officer
Accomplishments
- Established Technology Solutions Management(TSM) as a Managed Service Provider (MSP). Managed Client networks and IT infrastructure for the past 20+ years establishing long term relationships with my clients.
- Established TRIAD Information Security as a vCISO and Fractional CISO service organization. Creating value for clients by managing IT operations and Cybersecurity for my clients
Work Availability
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Affiliations
- Microsoft authorized reseller
- Dell Authorized reseller
- Cisco Authorized reseller
- Tech Data Channel Partner
Websites
Software
Windows Desktop OS
Microsoft SQL Server
Cisco PIX and ASA firewall
Office 365
Office Desktop applications
Sentinal One
Ubuntu 2004
Microsoft Hyper-V
Vmware ESXi
ManageEngine SDP Plus
Macola ERP
Veeam Backup and Replication
Connectwise Automate
Scalepad ControlMap
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work from home optionCareer advancementLanguages
English
Native or Bilingual
Afrikaans
Professional Working
Timeline
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Triad Information Security
01.2021 - Current
Managed Service Provider (MSP)
Technology Solutions Management
02.1999 - Current
No Degree - Business Management
Southern Methodist University
02.1996 - 02.1997
Project Manager / System Administrator
Erapmus
06.1994 - 02.1999
Associate of Science - Computer Science
University of South Africa
01.1986 - 01.1989
Senior Network Technician
South African Pulp and Paper Industries
02.1984 - 05.1994
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