Mark L. Evans

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20+ years of experience in information security, compliance, disaster recovery/continuity of business, network architecture, network security, network operations.



Always looking for a new challenge in the area of information security. Most comfortable, and effective reporting to the CIO or other Executive Management. Interested and experienced in building an effective security program and being an agent for positive change in the business.



Currently responsible for an enterprise wide information security and assurance program at a billion dollar organization with 6500 employees. Primary focus - the confidentiality, integrity and availability of enterprise data assets.



Comfortable taking the lead on IT projects in information security or network architecture. Currently leading a team of 7 talented Information Security Analysts,



Managed program budgets as large as $8M with full responsibility for determining organization direction and the acquisition of software and systems.



Hands on experience with IT governance, and information security policy. Extensive experience in crafting information security strategy. Hands on experience with NIST Cyber Security Framework, NIST 800-61, NIST 800-30, NIST 800-53, and CIS Top 20 Security Controls



Hands on experience with enterprise disaster recovery and continuity of operations planning and implementation.



Currently hold several prestigious certifications including but not limited to CISSP, CISM, GIAC, C|CISO, CCNA, and Project+



Currently enrolled at WGU working toward a Master of Science degree in Information Assurance and Security.