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Work History
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Skills
Awards Recognition
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Ross McCallister

System Engineer
Indianapolis,Indiana

Summary

Trusted Network Security Engineer with 10 years protecting companies against bad actors who disrupt business operations. Serves as a primary safeguard against external threats. Educates colleagues on best practices and network safety protocols. Protects networked assets through both preventive and reactionary measures. Proactive [Job Title] adept at predicting and disrupting intrusion attempts. Pioneers novel network security measures to combat emerging threats. Maintains proven track record of utilizing both education and technological solutions to fortify companies against malicious exploitation and data breaches.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Endpoint Security Engineer

Eli Lilly and Company
05.2018 - 10.2023
  • Managed crucial security metrics leveraging key performance indicators evaluated and enforced through tools such as KENNA, TANIUM, and Microsoft Defender Endpoint
  • Conducted endpoint audits
  • Established crucial security metrics by leveraging Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) like KENNA, and TANIUM, and compliance with NIST standards, aligning them with organizational Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)
  • Lead the development and implementation of corrective measures for security-related incidents through reporting, documentation, and investigation
  • Assisted in the designing, analyzing, testing, and implementing state-of-the-art secure architectures
  • Utilize the reporting, documentation, and investigation to assess security vulnerabilities
  • Led the development and implementation of corrective measures to mitigate enterprise risk
  • Actively mitigate risk within a 64,000-desktop network
  • Monitored the progress, milestones, and deliverable alignment in key security initiatives within Lilly WPS
  • Acted as an intermediary between Lilly Management, project stakeholders, and application owners, focusing on addressing, mitigating, and reporting on cybersecurity issues within the Lilly Application Portfolio
  • Acted as an intermediary among Lilly Management, project stakeholders, and application owners, focusing on addressing, mitigating, and reporting on vulnerability issues within the Lilly Application Portfolio
  • Conducted system audits and integration testing to validate applications, policies, and OS builds
  • Assisted with Proactive Threat Management sessions to address and mitigate Zero Day vulnerabilities
  • Utilized PowerShell scripting to ensure policy compliance.

System Engineer Level IV

Franciscan Alliance
04.2016 - 05.2018
  • Led virtualization evaluation for Citrix Provisioning Services and VMWare virtual desktop infrastructure
  • Collaborated extensively with Franciscan Managers and Directors to formulate the comprehensive roadmap and strategy for desktop virtualization implementation
  • Provided application management leveraging both Microsoft Telemetry and User Analytics
  • Assisted in the design, implementation, and support of the latest Windows in a 24,000-desktop environment
  • Designed, and implemented an update strategy to ensure Windows OS compliance
  • Conducted hardware and software audits to ensure adherence to Franciscan desktop infrastructure compliance, primarily focusing on security and operational support
  • Established virtualization performance goals based on industry-standard hardware metrics and formulated workflow processes and strategies to attain these objectives.

Sales Engineer

Varonis
03.2015 - 10.2015
  • Provided pre-sales and post-sales engineering support for Varonis products, including consultations and presentations
  • Conducted unstructured data security assessments for unstructured PHI, PII, and company-specific files
  • Coordinated with customers and development teams for procurement, installation, and ongoing product support, transitioning to Varonis corporate support
  • Installed, configured, and executed security tools and audits for Varonis, presenting content to diverse audiences
  • Researched and recommended security upgrades, tools, and countermeasures
  • Created strategies and protocols to safeguard digital content and resources from unauthorized access, abuse, modification, or destruction.

Senior Consultant

Sogeti, A Cap Gemini Company
01.2007 - 03.2015
  • Identified requirements to customize products, equipment, and services accordingly
  • Showcased products/services demonstrating cost reductions and operational enhancements
  • Empowered and educated customers by imparting technical expertise and information
  • Strategically pinpointed and tackled both short-term and long-term challenges, enhancing the effectiveness of sales engineering
  • Collaborate synergistically with the team, pooling efforts towards shared goals and objectives
  • Spearheaded Microsoft workshops catering to North American clientele, specializing in infrastructure and security solutions
  • Pioneered the design and implementation of server virtualization and desktop virtualization initiatives
  • Acted as a mentor to junior engineers, fostering their growth and development within the field
  • Offered technical leadership, supervision, and guidance to a team comprising of 2 to 4 resources.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Ball State University

Skills

  • Process Isolation
  • Virtualization Security Management
  • Encryption Algorithms Understanding
  • Network Security Expertise
  • Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering
  • Physical Security Measures
  • Mobile Device Security
  • Risk Assessment and Mitigation
  • Threat Intelligence Analysis
  • Data Loss Prevention Techniques
  • Business Continuity Planning
  • Operating System Hardening
  • Digital Forensics Investigation
  • Application Security Knowledge
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Security Compliance Auditing
  • Asset Protection
  • System Enhancement
  • Risk Assessment
  • Security Metrics
  • Data Security

Awards Recognition

  • Featured in CIO magazine for Indiana Department of Technology OS refresh.
  • Award: Microsoft Windows Rangers. In reconditioning for extraordinary delivery related to Indiana Office of Technology (IOT) Windows deployment automation and implementation. This was accomplished while employed with Sogeti USA.

Objective Summary

Accomplished Senior Engineer with diverse experience in delivery, consulting, cybersecurity, and infrastructure, seeks a position where I can utilize my extensive expertise in delivering quality to ensure a stable, reliable end-user experience.

Timeline

Endpoint Security Engineer

Eli Lilly and Company
05.2018 - 10.2023

System Engineer Level IV

Franciscan Alliance
04.2016 - 05.2018

Sales Engineer

Varonis
03.2015 - 10.2015

Senior Consultant

Sogeti, A Cap Gemini Company
01.2007 - 03.2015

Bachelor of Science -

Ball State University

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