Steven WAKE
Phoenix
Summary
Senior Security Professional with over 24 years of experience in information security and risk management. Specializes in threat and vulnerability management, incident response, and compliance across various sectors. Proven expertise in deploying and managing security measures, analyzing security risks, and enhancing system safeguards using tools such as Qualys, Tenable, Crowdstrike, Splunk, LogRhythm, MDE, Wireshark, Azure, and frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST. Dedicated to advancing organizational security policies and standards to effectively mitigate risks and ensure robust cybersecurity infrastructures.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Security Consultant
Three Ireland
07.2024 - Current
- Threat and Vulnerability Management monitoring and reporting
- Endpoint protection review, analyse alerts and create reporting
- Security Project Management reviews and recommendations
- Third Party Risk Management including annual reviews.
Senior Security Analyst
Virgin Media Ireland
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Threat and Vulnerability Management monitoring and reporting
- Endpoint protection review, analyse alerts and create reporting
- Security Project Management reviews and recommendations
- Third Party Risk Management including annual reviews.
Senior Cyber Security Analyst
AerCap
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Implemented network security measures, safeguarding data, and systems from cyber threats
- Responded to security incidents, analysed risks, and applied solutions, reducing downtime significantly.
Security Consultant
Integrity360
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Installed and managed Threat and Vulnerability Management systems, ensuring comprehensive security
- Conducted in-depth security audits to ensure compliance with latest industry standards.
Security Lead
Storyful
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Managed and utilized security policy and procedure documentation for compliance
- Led for SIEM Project.
Sr Security Engineer
Verizon Connect
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Implemented network security measures, reducing cyber threats
- Managed incident response, ensuring timely resolution of security breaches.
IT Security Analyst
PTSB
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Conducted thorough risk assessments of third-party suppliers using ISO 27001 and Cobit criteria, ensuring compliance.
Senior Information Security Analyst
Ashurst
12.2014 - 05.2016
- Planned and executed due diligence and risk assessments for third-party suppliers using ISO 27001.
Information Security Specialist
Friends Life
07.2013 - 09.2014
- Conducted comprehensive due diligence on third-party suppliers using ISF and Cobit criteria.
Senior Security Operations Analyst
Centrica
06.2012 - 07.2013
- Reviewed and analysed violation reports, ensuring compliance, and reducing incidents.
Information Security Professional
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
05.2011 - 05.2012
- Conducted due diligence and risk assessments for third-party suppliers, ensuring compliance with ISO 27001 and Cobit standards.
Security Provisioning Lead
Arizona Department of Administration
11.2007 - 05.2011
- Managed user profiles for all Information Security Services applications, enhancing system integrity.
Information Technology Analyst
Circle K
01.2007 - 11.2007
- Coordinated access controls requests, ensuring secure user access across systems.
Information Technology Analyst
Home Shopping Network
10.2006 - 01.2007
- Monitored network using HP Open View, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
Help Desk Coordinator
Maricopa County
09.2005 - 09.2006
- Monitored network using HP Open View, ensuring system uptime and security.
System Support Specialist, Help Desk Analyst, Telecom Analyst
Avnet Inc
12.2000 - 09.2005
- Configured and installed PC/laptop hardware and software, enhancing system efficiency.
Education
Certified Cyber Forensics Professional (CCFP) -
Info Sec Institute
01.2015
Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) -
Firebrand, Stevenage
01.2012
Certified information System Security Professional (CISSP) -
Info Sec Institute & ISC2
01.2011
Tivoli -
IBM, Phoenix, AZ
01.2010
Vanguard RACF Administration -
Vanguard Integrity Professionals, Las Vegas NV
01.2008
Certified Engineer -
IBM, Phoenix, AZ
01.2005
Certified Help Desk Professional -
Avnet Inc, Phoenix AZ
01.2004
HND Golf Course Management -
Reaseheath College, Nantwich, Cheshire, UK
01.1996
Skills
Network Packet Analysis
Information Risk Assessments
Staff Development & Training
Teambuilding & Supervision
Incident Management
Wireshark
Tripwire
OSX
SIEM
Vulnerability Management-Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7
NIST
ISO27001
COBIT
Report & Document Preparation
Business Associate Assessments
Policies & Procedures
Research
Emerging Technologies
ArcSight
Data Loss Prevention (Symantec, McAfee)
Back Track
Governance
CMDB (ServiceNow, HP)
HIPAA
Nipper
Cylance
AZURE
User Records Management
User Access Controls
Expense Reduction
Microsoft Office
Data Protection Act (GDPR)
Microsoft Windows
MS Server
RACF
Data Centre Security
UNIX
GDPR
Microsoft Defender
One Trust
Certification
- CISSP
- CHDP
- CHFI
Greencard
True
Timeline
Security Consultant
Three Ireland
07.2024 - Current
Senior Security Analyst
Virgin Media Ireland
06.2022 - 06.2024
Senior Cyber Security Analyst
AerCap
01.2021 - 05.2022
Security Consultant
Integrity360
03.2019 - 01.2021
Security Lead
Storyful
06.2018 - 02.2019
Sr Security Engineer
Verizon Connect
06.2017 - 06.2018
IT Security Analyst
PTSB
05.2016 - 06.2017
Senior Information Security Analyst
Ashurst
12.2014 - 05.2016
Information Security Specialist
Friends Life
07.2013 - 09.2014
Senior Security Operations Analyst
Centrica
06.2012 - 07.2013
Information Security Professional
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
05.2011 - 05.2012
Security Provisioning Lead
Arizona Department of Administration
11.2007 - 05.2011
Information Technology Analyst
Circle K
01.2007 - 11.2007
Information Technology Analyst
Home Shopping Network
10.2006 - 01.2007
Help Desk Coordinator
Maricopa County
09.2005 - 09.2006
System Support Specialist, Help Desk Analyst, Telecom Analyst
Avnet Inc
12.2000 - 09.2005
Certified Cyber Forensics Professional (CCFP) -
Info Sec Institute
Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) -
Firebrand, Stevenage
Certified information System Security Professional (CISSP) -
Info Sec Institute & ISC2
Tivoli -
IBM, Phoenix, AZ
Vanguard RACF Administration -
Vanguard Integrity Professionals, Las Vegas NV
Certified Engineer -
IBM, Phoenix, AZ
Certified Help Desk Professional -
Avnet Inc, Phoenix AZ
HND Golf Course Management -
Reaseheath College, Nantwich, Cheshire, UK