Jennifer Zacharias
Columbia Station,OH
Summary
Cybersecurity SVP, Director with over 7 years Information Security experience and 15 years technical experience. Committed to strategic planning and delivery of large-scale objectives while maintaining highest levels of integrity and respect. Applies advanced technical, business and logistics acumen to streamline processes. Adept at driving cross-functional teams within high-pressure and deadline-driven environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
SVP, Director Cyber Defense Center
KeyBank
05.2022 - Current
- Lead 40-person team, including Data Loss Prevention, Security Operations Center, and Threat Intelligence.
- Managed high-pressure situations and delivered on Federal Reserve Board's requirements.
- Communicated cybersecurity issues to Board, Executive Leaders, and Regulators.
- Migrated team to new security solutions and managed vendor relationships
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Developed measurement tools, dashboards and reports to track metrics on adoption and effectiveness of initiatives.
- Presented and discussed strategy and initiative progress with senior business leaders.
Senior Information Security Manager
KeyBank
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Led team responsible for reducing vulnerabilities by 75% in 2 years.
- Collaborated with technology partners to remediate vulnerabilities.
- Managed risk assessments and reported vulnerabilities to regulatory bodies.
- Developed enhanced reporting for executive management.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Team Lead, Security Operations Center
KeyBank
03.2016 - 07.2019
- Assisted Security Operations manager leading 10 analysts
- Managed cybersecurity incidents and coordinated with Managed Service Security Provider.
- Streamlined financial management for Security Operations Center.
- Liaison with Key's Critical Incident team and Network team.
- Created Cyber Incident Exercise Program
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
Recovery Manager
KeyBank
06.2015 - 05.2016
- Led high-priority incidents and ensured quick recovery.
- Provided accurate communications and escalated critical situations.
- Managed incident follow-up and utilized monitoring tools.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Kent State University
Kent, OH08.2019
Skills
- Corporate Presentations
- Strategic Plans
- Financial Management
- Financial Reporting
- Leading Transformational Change
- Strong Accountability and Integrity
- Cross Organizational Collaboration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Technical Aptitude
- Vendor relationship Management
- Growth Planning
- Risk Management
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Mike Cozzen's Award, an accolade presented to an individual nominated by their peers and selected by executive management. This recognition is bestowed upon those who consistently exceed expectations in their daily responsibilities and inspire others to promote a positive work environment characterized by collaboration and camaraderie
- Vice Chair and Board Member at Northeaster Ohio Cyber Consortium
- Provided mentorship to a diverse group of coworkers
- First President of Aspiring Leaders Alumni Board nominated by peers
Timeline
SVP, Director Cyber Defense Center
KeyBank
05.2022 - Current
Senior Information Security Manager
KeyBank
07.2019 - 05.2022
Team Lead, Security Operations Center
KeyBank
03.2016 - 07.2019
Recovery Manager
KeyBank
06.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Kent State University
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