Randy Standish
Plano,TX
Summary
Dynamic cybersecurity leader with extensive experience at EFG Companies, excelling in risk assessment and incident management. Proven track record in achieving SSAE18 SOC 2 and PCI DSS compliance while managing IT budgets, resulting in over 40% savings. Skilled in cloud-based solutions and vendor management, driving process improvements and enhancing organizational security posture.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
SR. MANAGER, SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
EFG COMPANIES
IRVING, TX
06.2017 - Current
- All components of the company's IT operations are within my purview, including the security, help desk, server administrators, networks admins, DBAs, AS/400 admins, and vendor management
- As a cybersecurity leader, I was responsible for developing and implementing a Cybersecurity Response Plan, creating recovery plans, developing survival strategies, and leading a real-time assault with minimum downtime. Also creating effective company training materials.
- For all IT Change Requests, I lead, manage, arrange, and coordinate CAB meetings with each LOB leaders for change approvals
- Serve as the IT liaison between the business group and the technology team, translating business needs into IT specifications and requirements
- Migrated all on-Prem servers to cloud based provider
- Completed PenTests and vulnerability testing to identify and fix risks to security and Infrastructure
- Analyzed, tested, and improved the Disaster Recover and Business Continuity Plan
- GRC Manager with monthly audits, risks analysis, and compliance requirements
- ServiceDesk- Implemented new ticketing system to improve tickets and SR processes and flow
- Implemented ProVision SIEM for all alerts, auditing, and logging
- Managed a team of security professional to threat hunt and investigate anomalies
- Obtained and maintained SSAE18 SOC 2 and PCI DSS compliance year over year
DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY
WORLDPAY/CENTURY PAYMENTS
FRISCO, TX
04.2011 - 05.2017
- Managed a team of server admins, network admins, and helpdesk personnel
- During the acquisition, I oversaw the systems integration, asset consolidation/migrations/consolidation, and general administration of all technology-related initiatives
- Assisted the organization in transitioning to cloud-based solutions and migrating all outdated systems and applications
- Implemented and managed a comprehensive mobile device management solution using MDM
- Provided data and analytics on system use and performance
- Managed the process for providing assistance for all IT services, including helpdesk, iPads, infrastructure, internet and security, maintenance, user experience, budget management, and vendor management
- Apple and PC support services including MDM solutions for iPads and company phones
- Vendor management and budget control – in charge of company IT spending and invoicing. Demonstrated savings of over 40% YOY in IT spend
- Migrated entire company’s hosted exchange email to Google Mail as a major project
- Created several cloud-based infrastructures on AWS
- Setup, configure, and administer HP IPS/IDS systems
Skills
- Cyber Security Lead
- GRC Manager
- Budget Management
- InfoSec
- Threat Reconnaissance
- Cloud Based Solutions
- IT Change Manager
- PII Scanning/Auditing
- Critical Security Controls
- Cybersecurity Awareness
- Incident Management
- MDM Solutions
- Mac/Apple Specialist
- Network & Data Security
- Risk Assessment
- Process Improvement
- Systems Administration
- GAP Analysis
- Project Management
- Vendor Management
- Audit / Logging (SIEM)
Qualifications And Certifications
- Ransomware survivor with minimal downtime to business
- Convey Executive presence
- Tactical and strategic managerial skills
- Network Administrator
- Telecommunications Administrator
- Systems Administrator
- Virtualization VMware-vSphere, Hyper-V, AWS
- Audio/Video Infrastructure
- Remote and on-site support
- Apple/Mac Support Hardware & Software
- SolarWinds service desk IT ticketing
- CAB – Change Manager
- GRC Manager with monthly and quarterly audits and reviews
- Security audit and logging
- CIS / SANS 20 Implementation
- SSAE18 SOC 2 readiness and attestation
- PCI DSS Compliance readiness and attestation
- Kali Linux w/supporting cybersecurity analysis tools
- ITIL v3 Service Management Certified
- A+ Certified
- Network+ Certified
- Security+ Certified
- CySA+ Certified (Cybersecurity Analysis)
- CSAP Certified (Security Analytics Professional)
- CISSP Certified (Certified Information System Security Professional)
Timeline
SR. MANAGER, SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
EFG COMPANIES
06.2017 - Current
DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY
WORLDPAY/CENTURY PAYMENTS
04.2011 - 05.2017
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