Marcus Peet
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Networks and Cyber Security
University of Maryland University College
2013 : 2022
Key Responsibilities :
Strategic Leadership : Crafting a forward-thinking security strategy in line with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration : Nurturing a collaborative atmosphere with various teams to fortify our security measures and foster innovation.
Policy Development : Creating comprehensive security policies and guidelines, instilling a security-aware culture within the organization.
Security Infrastructure Management : Steering the MSSP and SOC management, ensuring SLA adherence and safeguarding against evolving threats.
Incident Management : Leading an efficient incident response strategy, coordinating with cross-functional teams for effective mitigation.
Risk Management : Spearheading initiatives to identify and prioritize IT risks, formulating strategies to mitigate potential threats.
Team Leadership : Guiding a team comprising a security engineer and two analysts, fostering talent growth and continuous learning.
Budget Management : Overseeing the security budget, ensuring resources are allocated optimally to meet strategic objectives.
In this role, I am focused on elevating PT Solutions' security infrastructure, facilitating growth, and fostering innovation at every opportunity.
2023 : Present
PT Solutions Physical Therapy
Senior Director of Information Security
Responsible for building the information security department from the ground up.
2023 :
PT Solutions Physical Therapy
Information Security Manager
Responsible for the day-to-day IT operations of an HVAC Controls company. Maintaining the Cybersecurity posture for the organization. Implementation of new technologies by leveraging newer prevention methods and AI behavioral heuristics to protect company assets.
• Responsible for the Implementation of all IT Infrastructure on a national front. Four major branches, 16 satellite branch offices, and a remote workforce.
• Responded to and remedied level two and three critical issues that could not be addressed by technicians.
• Mentored a team of four helpdesk technicians with day-to-day operational troubleshooting and ticket resolutions with a daily ticket volume of 50-70 tickets.
• Worked closely with management teams to plan, develop and execute technical strategies aligned to the business continuity plan and strategic and operational plans for the organization.
• Reviewed and assessed architecture design, implementation, testing, and deployment needs to identify internal IT project requirements and costs to align to budgetary constraints for the department.
• Played a key role in ongoing network design, reevaluation, and optimization to keep pace with company growth. Changing from SonicWall to Cisco Meraki organization-wide.
• Analyzed network security and current infrastructure to assess areas in need of improvement and develop solutions that improved core business processes.
• Designed and oversaw the implementation of a defense-in-depth strategy with IT infrastructure, MFA, SSO, IDS/IPS, and Microsoft Azure Security.
• Assessed five servers that are a part of the critical infrastructure and hardware coinciding with EOL hardware and software requirements. Managing projects for replacement of the hardware from procurement through operational status.
• Performed cost impact analysis and return on investment calculations for migrating on-premise hardware to cloud-based SaaS subscriptions.
2022 : 2023
ATS Automation, Inc
Cyber Security and Infrastructure Manager
2021 ATS Waypoint Leadership Award Winner
Managing day to day IT infrastructure for the SMB needs.
Proficient with M365/O365 administration, user account management, Exchange online, Teams integration, Intune MDM management, and SharePoint Online.
Currently manages daily the following third-party solutions, Darktrace Antigena for Email Security, Connectwise Automate for our company and customer computers, GoDaddy domain management, SentinelOne endpoint management for enterprise solution, Sonicwall firewall and Dell switch stacks, and Ubiquiti wireless access systems.
Management of RSA MFA, SSO implementation for cloud-based logins, M365, and Azure applications
Management of Knowbe4 phishing campaigns, training, and implementation.
Maintains Microsoft Hypervisors, Virtual machines, and Hybrid active directory infrastructures.
Reviews vendor contracts, researches product technology, develop budgets, procure new hardware
Highlights :
- Performed two tenant-to-tenant migrations. Moving 4TB of data, and 600 user accounts
- Rebuilt on-premise phone system within MS Teams
- Managed hybrid environment consisting of on-premise servers and Azure domain
- Migrated an entire branches mobile contract from AT&T to Verizon, replacing 75 devices, migrating accounts and setup
- Managed contracts, renewals, and started new IT initiatives.
2021 : 2022
ATS Waypoint
IT Manager
Managing day to day IT infrastructure for small business needs.
Proficient with M365/O365 administration, user account management, Exchange online, Teams integration, Intune MDM management, and SharePoint Online.
Currently manages daily the following third-party solutions, Barracuda Sentinel and Email Security, Connectwise Automate for our company and customer computers, GoDaddy domain management, ESET endpoint management for enterprise solution, Cisco Meraki firewall and switch stacks, and Ubiquiti wireless access systems.
Maintains Microsoft Hypervisors, Virtual machines, and Hybrid active directory infrastructures.
Reviews vendor contracts, researches product technology, develop budgets, procure new hardware
Highlights :
- Stood up, and managed new ConnectWise Automate instance.
- Migrated from O365 to M365 for all clients and users
- Migrated VOIP phone system in to Microsoft Teams, for all users.
- Built SharePoint Online tenant to house and migrate 4TB of company data
- Managed hybrid environment consisting of on premise servers and Azure domain
- Brought all mobile devices under Microsoft Intune Management. Devices - Android, IOS, Windows 10 devices and Programmed Auto-Pilot devices. Setup DEP program with AT&T.
- Managed contracts, renewals, and started new IT initiatives.
- Instituted Email and domain security system, through Barracuda. Set all incoming rules and set up all domains to be monitored
- Managed, and programmed Distech, Avigilon, Honeywell, and Tridium access control systems projects.
- Managed, and programmed Axis, Avigilon, and Milestone Video Management systems.
- Average project budget ~ $300,000
- Certified in Distech/Tridium Security 3.8 and 4.7
2018 : 2021
Waypoint Systems
IT Director/ Security Project Manager
Skills
A+, Active Directory/ Azure Active Directory Experience, Business Process Improvement, Change Management, command, Communication, Computer Network Operations, Contract Review and Reccommendations , Customer Support, Cyber Operations, Cyber Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Incident Management, Cybersecurity Incident Response, Data Analysis, detail orentated, Documentation and Reporting, Enterprise Software, Information Security, installation/infrastructure, IPS/IDS, Issue Resolution, IT Governance, IT Infrastructure Management, IT Management, IT Operations, IT Procurement, Leadership, Microsoft Azure, Military, military operations, Mobile Device Management, Network, Network +, Network Infrastructure, operational planning, Organizational Leadership, Project Management, quick learning, Security +, System Administration, team leadership, team player, Technical Support, Timeline Management, Time Management, Training, troubleshooting, Vendor Management, Active DoD Secret, military experience, security clearance, military training, force protection, self-motivated, Installation/Infrastruct, high energy level, national security, active dod secret clearance, weapons handling, u.s. department of defense
About
As the Senior Director of Information Security at PT Solutions, a physical therapy company, I am thrilled to usher in a new chapter of aligning security strategies with frameworks such as NIST 800.53 CSF and HITRUST CSF. With more than 20 years of experience in the information technology sector, including 10 years in management and nine years in project management, I have a proven track record of leading and delivering complex and impactful security initiatives.
I am a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) with a passion for evolving organizations' IT for the future, securely. I foster collaboration across different sectors of the organization, enhancing our security posture collectively. I also create comprehensive security policies and procedures, and mentor a team of four helpdesk technicians. My goal is to leverage my skills and expertise to protect the company's assets and data, and to support its mission and vision.
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