Dusty Brooks
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Telecommunications Management/Information Assurance
Oklahoma State University
2008 : 2009
Bachelor of Science - BS
Computer Engineering Technology
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
1997 : 2001
Crane Co.
OT Manager, Global Information Security
Manager, OT Data Communications & Telecom
Feb 2019 – Present, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Leads the Operational Technology Data Communications and Telecommunications Engineering teams. 16 Technicians, 2 Engineers and 1 Supervisor.
Leads the planning, design, operations, compliance and direction of the field telecommunications, voice, land mobile radio and data networks
Manages the performance of the team. Coaches the staff on performance, completes employee performance evaluations and recommends pay actions. Trains and mentors the staff on department processes.
Plans and directs activities of the team, including call-out responsibilities 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
Manage third-party provider relationships and related SLA’s, contracts, etc.
Key Achievements
• Implemented a preventative maintenance program to support 300 remote sites to ensure that operational data communications are highly available
• Converged 4 separate team callout rotations into a single multilevel first call rotation to provide coverage and uptime for the company services and work life balance for the team members
• Developed a long-term strategic plan to address aging technology
• Reduced Telecom Vendor spend by 25%
2019 : 2022
Enable Midstream Partners
Manager, OT Data Communications & Telecom
Interacts with technical/operational teams to determine and develop security architecture approaches, security tools, and solutions
Provided support, configuration and administration of security tool sets and infrastructure, as well as investigation of information security events related to intrusion detection, firewalls,
Evaluates and recommends security solutions to solve business needs
Manages and governs relationships with managed security services providers (Optiv and Accenture)
Key Achievements
• Chaired the Architecture Steering team to align business needs with IT projects while guiding teams to the correct technology solutions
• Designed and implemented Palo Alto Firewall architecture for the Enable Private Cloud Project. Using 5200 series PA Firewalls, implemented the entire stack offered by PA Firewalls including : App-ID, User-ID, URL filtering, SSL decryption
• Implemented Virtual Panorama and migrated from M100 physical devices
• Implemented secure Azure Vnet design using Palo Alto VM-Series firewalls
• Designed, implemented, and developed operational procedures, for the LogRhythm SIEM addition for IT Security continuous monitoring activities
• Worked with multiple teams and contractors to complete the installation and onboarding for Managed Security Services support
• Implemented Operational Technology network improvements. Designed modifications for the Corporate VPN solution to support OT assets. Coordinated the migration from 3 separate OT VPN’s to the Corporate VPN solution.
• Partnered with Managed Security Service to implement Platform management for 20 OT Firewall and Cisco Firepower IPS assets
2016 : 2019
Enable Midstream Partners
Lead Cybersecurity Engineer
Selected to lead and manage a team of SCADA Engineers in the support of 3 Telvent Oasys SCADA systems to provide industry leading Reliable, Stable, Useable, and Secure SCADA Services, data, and information to our customers and stakeholders. Direct activities of SCADA Engineers engaged in Operations and Maintenance of the SCADA System. Coordinate with Operational Technology network team to ensure top tier communications. Management of Service support contracts to ensure maximum value for cost is achieved
Key Achievements
• Combined separate support teams in different cities into one cohesive support team to increase effectiveness
• Implemented and expanded proactive system health checks to improve system uptime
2014 : 2016
Enable Midstream Partners
Supervisor SCADA
Selected to fill a position to implement cybersecurity measures that protect and defend the Enogex /Enable SCADA system. Evaluated, recommended, and implemented the application of security controls for new, emerging, and existing Industrial Control Systems technologies based on applicable standards and frameworks. Provided oversight in systems patching and monitoring SCADA system for alerts, performance, and security events. Investigated and resolved security incidents and recommended enhancements to improve security. Served as a member of the OGE Cyber Security Team
Key Achievements
• Developed Enogex SCADA Security program based on American Petroleum Institute standard 1164 and NIST Standards
• Developed disaster recovery plan, incident response handling procedures, and ENOGEX SCADA system continuity plan, including data retention and backup recovery
• Developed comprehensive Enogex SCADA system asset inventory and a repeatable update process implemented using PowerShell
• Developed incident response plan for Enogex SCADA system
• Implemented Vulnerability remediation program. Primary tool used was Tenable Nessus
• Contributor for the Department of Homeland Security Oil and Natural Gas Subsector Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Model (ONG-C2M2)
• Participated in the update project for Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) Control Systems Cyber Security Guidelines
2012 : 2014
Enable Midstream Partners
SCADA Information Assurance Coordinator
Skills
AVEVA SCADA, AVEVA Screen Building, Azure Security, Budgeting, Business Planning, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Cloud Security Architecture, Cybersecurity, DevSecOps, Engineering, Engineering Management , ICS Security, Information Security, Information Security Management, Information Technology, Infrastructure Projects, Internet Protocol (IP), Kali Linux, Leadership, LogRhythm, LogRhythm Security Analyst, Management, Metasploit, Networking, O365, Oil & Gas, Operational Technology, Operations Management, Palo Alto Networks, PowerShell, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Risk Management, SCADA, Security Architecture Design, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Self-care, Strategic Planning, Stress Management, System Administration, Telecommunications, Telvent OASys DNA, Tenable Nessus, Threat & Vulnerability Management, Troubleshooting, Vendor Management, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning
About
Exceptionally qualified Veteran that joins years of SCADA/Operational Technology Telecommunications experience with in-depth Cybersecurity knowledge, education, and experience. Education includes MS in Telecommunications Management focused on Information Assurance as well as a Graduate Certificate in Information Assurance and a CISSP certification. Outstanding leader with a record of success in defining, leading, and implementing support teams and processes for control systems environments. Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining customer focus. Strong technical background ranging from Operational Technology, Networking and Voice services to Information Security, all backed with certifications.
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