Jonn Betzer
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Kirkwood Community College
1988 : 1990
• Create Security specification, functional requirements, and success criteria for various security initiatives such as : Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Secure Web Proxy, Email Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Unified Vulnerability Management, Insider Threat Program, Web Application Firewall (WAF).
• Manage security tool proof of concepts and vendor selection.
• Provide security architecture and controls for database encryption, data-in-transit, and cloud-services.
• Perform architecture design reviews, security gap analysis, mitigation action plans, and threat modeling.
2023 : Present
Velocity Global
Senior Information Security Engineer
Information Security Architect - Develop security architecture patterns for cloud and hybrid-based systems. Define and consult on IAM and Web authentication patterns for identity, authentication and authorization (Azure AD, AWS, CyberArk, SailPoint). Provide secure designs for projects, solution architecture reviews, security consulting and analysis. Third Party Provider risk reviews.
2022 : 2023
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Information Security Architect
Design and develop security architectures for cloud and cloud/hybrid-based systems. Amazon Web
Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and Microsoft O365 platforms. Develop standards in partnership
with Engineering, Infrastructure Services, and Application Development. Participate, lead, and jointly
deliver security evaluation reports on cloud infrastructure, applications, network tiering, authentication,
encryption, and IT Control framework alignment. Establish security requirements for cloud-based
solutions by evaluating business strategies and requirements. Identify and deliver appropriate controls
based on industry standards to drive cloud and customer security solutions framework based on
business risk. Defined identity, authentication and authorization patterns for API's and users.
2020 : 2022
Transamerica Financial Solutions
Cyber Security Engineer III, Cyber Security Architecture and Technology
Manage activities to embed defined security strategy and roadmap initiatives in support of Global and Business strategies within Transamerica. Key contributor role in the identification, assessment, prioritization and remediation processes of cyber security risks and vulnerabilities. Develop and drive adoption of best practice security process for initial code development, productization, system architectures, system integration and data storage. Applied knowledge of controls, threats, vulnerabilities, risk and technical systems to build strategic planning and roadmaps to harden systems and close vulnerabilities. Transform control culture from current detective controls to preventative controls. Assist in building security as competitive differentiator for sales enablement.
2016 : 2020
Transamerica Financial Solutions
Lead Security Analyst, Cyber Security Architecture and Technology
This was a very hands-on position requiring primary support and configuration for all technology platforms. Responsible for infrastructure architecture, technology road map, strategic solutions, and implementation. Active support of IBM iSeries AS400, Windows Server Environment, AVAYA VoIP PBX, CISCO Networks and Firewalls. Managed the information technology staff.
• Designed and implemented redundant Microsoft Server 2012 R2 Hyper- V infrastructure, migrating physical servers and application environments into the virtual cluster.
• Migrated email system from localized Exchange 2007 SP2 server to Microsoft Office 365 Exchange 2013 integrating security rules, data loss prevention and email encryption.
• Deployed IT Service Portal with integrated SLA’s and documentation library.
• Implemented IBM iSeries (AS400) standards, secondary development LPAR, and failover technology.
• Executed integration of cross system authentication of AD DS and iSeries with AD DS.
2014 : 2016
West Side Transport
Director Of Information Technology
Skills
Active Directory, Application Security, Azure DevOps, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), CISA, COBIT, Communication, Consultation, Cybersecurity, Data Center, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, DNS, Enterprise Risk, Firewalls, GLBA, Identity Management, Information Security, Information Technology, Infrastructure, Infrastructure Planning, Infrastructure Security, ISO 27001, IT Infrastructure Management, IT Management, Leadership, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, Mitigation Strategies, NIST CF, Project Management, Security, Server Architecture, Software as a Service (SaaS), System Administration, Systems Engineering, Team Leadership, Technical Support, Vulnerability Assessment, Windows Server
About
As an accomplished and experienced Information Security Professional, I bring a rich blend of expertise in cloud security, cybersecurity, application security, and Identity and Access Management (IAM). My skill set incorporates a strong analytical mindset, matched with the ability to craft security architectures that are aligned with business objectives. I place particular emphasis on Identity and Access Management, analytical architecture, reference architectures for cloud services, and secure configurations.
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