Nathaniel R. Butler
Security Architect
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Forward-thinking Security Architect professional with 9+ years of progressive experience in information and network security industry. Offering strong passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards, business goals, and implementation of leading-edge technology solutions while balancing security initiatives to risk, business operations, and innovations. Extensive experience in developing and testing security frameworks for cloud-based software. Versed in robust network defense strategies, network design, system architecture, configuration management, security assessment, pen-testing, vulnerability management, business continuity planning, disaster recovery planning, and systems administration. Known for excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to build rapport with various teams and maintain productive relationships with others. Currently studying for my CISSP Certification while also progressing through a Ph.D. program in Cybersecurity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Solutions Architect
TorchLight
Charlotte, NC
2021.07 - Current
- Develop technical presentations and documentation to support request for proposal (RFP) responses, proposals, and statements of work for new security services and architectures
- Act as a subject matter expert at client and executive briefings, as well as marketing events when necessary
- Work collaboratively with sales, marketing, and development functioning as the technical bridge between company and
customers - Stay current and informed on new developments in the Information Security industry
- Collaborate with the Sales team to provide full assistance in lead management solutions and achievement of sales targets while
adhering to cost of sales objectives - Work with other staff and Sales personnel to provide client quotes and SOWs in a timely manner
Information System – Network Security Architect
Novatech, Inc
Malden, MO
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Managed information security tools and services such as identity and access management, cloud security, cryptography, logging and alerting, security operation, malware detection, incident response, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, security architecture, and digital forensics
- Ensured compliance with company cybersecurity policies and procedures by guiding the deployment of network and computer security
- Analyzed and resolve extremely complex and unique security breaches and vulnerabilities in a fast and accurate
manner, as well as perform user activity audits as needed - Interacted with suppliers and contractors to secure hardware, software, goods, and services by negotiating with them
Security Engineer
Burch Food Services, Inc
Sikeston, MO
03.2017 - 05.2020
- Assisted in the monitoring of all security systems and the software that goes with them, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, cryptography systems, and anti-virus software
- Interacted and made negotiations with suppliers and contractors to get hardware, software, goods, and service
- Created new security rules and procedures, as well as modifying current ones, to ensure compliance
- Resolved emergencies in accordance with business continuity and disaster recovery strategies
End-User Technologist-Business Lead
J. Paul Getty Trust
Los Angeles, CA
11.2014 - 10.2016
- Ensured and document that proper security measures are followed, including monthly software patching, firmware upgrades, and a daily review of system logs
- Performed sophisticated system problem analysis, diagnosis, and resolution for end users and support personnel, as well as suggest and implement corrective hardware and software solution
- Troubleshot and fixed client hardware, software, and network connectivity issues
- Designed, deployed, approved, and kept end-user computing images and deployment packages up to date
- Designed, developed, tested, deployed, and debugged end-user computer systems
- Implemented and supported end-user computing device security solutions including endpoint firewalls, anti-malware, and anti-virus
Cloud Architect
Open Science Data Cloud/PIRE
Paulo, Brazil
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Learned about Big Data in a one-week session at the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands
- Analyzed Big Data Applications over ESNet's Science DMZ model at the University of São Paulo
- Created test environments in collaboration with the Laboratory of Computer Networks and Architecture
- Tested data transmission speeds using automated procedures and various technologies
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality to protect data quality and project research
- Adhered to best practices and scientific methodology to achieve defensible findings based on strong data
- Upheld all university and regulatory requirements for documentation of findings
- Analyzed data to determine which theory to select for further research
Education
Ph.D. - Cyber Security & Information Assurance
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN 08.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Telecommunications and Computer Networking
Florida International University
Miami, FL 08.2012 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Telecommunications and Computer Networking
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO 08.2009 - 05.2012
Skills
Network and System Security
SDH/GMS/UMTS/LTE
Pen-testing
Malware Analysis
Team Leadership
Project Leadership
Endpoint Security
AWS/Azure
Patch & Vulnerability Management
Cryptography
HTML/CSS/PHP/Bash
Project Management
Regulatory Compliance
Policy Planning and Implementation
Data Integrity
Disaster Recovery
Risk Assessment
Business Impact Analysis
Data Loss Prevention
Privileges access management
Mobile device Management
Python
C
JavaScript
Firewalls/Load Balancers/Switch &Routers
System Administration
Quote
Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.
Pele
Timeline
Solutions Architect
TorchLight
2021.07 - Current
Ph.D. - Cyber Security & Information Assurance
Capella University
08.2020 - Current
Information System – Network Security Architect
Novatech, Inc
05.2020 - 05.2021
Security Engineer
Burch Food Services, Inc
03.2017 - 05.2020
End-User Technologist-Business Lead
J. Paul Getty Trust
11.2014 - 10.2016
Cloud Architect
Open Science Data Cloud/PIRE
06.2014 - 08.2014
Master of Science - Telecommunications and Computer Networking
Florida International University
08.2012 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Telecommunications and Computer Networking
Southeast Missouri State University
08.2009 - 05.2012