Vincent DiRienzo
Information Security Director
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Versatile business leader bringing 14 years of experience in Information Technology. Strategic problem-solver, change manager and visionary executive with success implementing plans to meet current and future needs. Key expertise in Information Security.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
President
ISC2 Hawaii Chapter
01.2023 - Current
- President of ISC2 Hawaii
- Education Chair for Cyber Camps and Cyber Patriots.
Vice President and Director of Cyber
AFCEA International
01.2023 - Current
- Vice President and director of Cyber operations for AFCEA Hawaii.
Information Security Manager
Tradewind Group
10.2021 - Current
- Conduct security research and implement projects to fortify company's security posture.
- Manage incident response and cyber forensics 24/7 across multiple companies.
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and security awareness training programs.
- Ensure compliance with NIST 800-53 and collaborate with internal audit for regulatory adherence.
- Analyzed network security and current infrastructure to assess areas in need of improvement and develop solutions
- Reviewed and assessed architecture design, implementation, testing and deployment needs to identify project requirements and costs
Senior Security Consultant
Azure Industries
08.2017 - Current
- Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, providing actionable recommendations.
- Mentor team members and facilitate scrum-based operations for red and blue teams.
- Proficient in Python, Java, and JavaScript; experienced with NIST, ISO, CMMC, and PCI/DSS standards.
Penetration Tester & Vulnerability Manager
Hawaiian Telcom
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Conducted comprehensive security assessments and managed vulnerabilities.
- Led wired and wireless assessments, contributing to enhanced network security.
Computer Science Security Teacher
University of Hawai'i
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Taught software engineering and cybersecurity, mentoring students to become industry-ready professionals.
Cybersecurity Consultant
Booz Allen Hamilton
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Managed incident response platform and automated tasks for expedited response and remediation.
- Developed threat models and detected advanced threats to mitigate security risks effectively.
Education
M.S. in Information and Computer Science -
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI 08.2017 - 05.2019
B.A. in Information and Computer Sciences -
University of Hawai’i At Mānoa
Honolulu, HI 08.2014 - 05.2016
Skills
Network Security
undefinedCertification
ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Timeline
President
ISC2 Hawaii Chapter
01.2023 - Current
Vice President and Director of Cyber
AFCEA International
01.2023 - Current
Information Security Manager
Tradewind Group
10.2021 - Current
Penetration Tester & Vulnerability Manager
Hawaiian Telcom
05.2019 - 11.2019
Cybersecurity Consultant
Booz Allen Hamilton
06.2018 - 09.2018
Senior Security Consultant
Azure Industries
08.2017 - Current
Computer Science Security Teacher
University of Hawai'i
08.2017 - 09.2019
M.S. in Information and Computer Science -
University of Hawaii At Manoa
08.2017 - 05.2019
B.A. in Information and Computer Sciences -
University of Hawai’i At Mānoa
08.2014 - 05.2016
ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
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