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Matthew Parker, CISSP
Information Security Manager at Utah Transit Authority
Lehi, UT, United States
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Experience:
Starting the next, and maybe last phase of my professional career at UTA! Grateful to be able to put my skills to work in the public sector and help out a truly great organization in defining and managing its cybersecurity program.
2020 : Present
Utah Transit Authority
Information Security Manager
Plans, forecasts and identifies resource requirements for the proper operation of the fiber optic and twisted pair, data and cable TV network. Provides in-depth technical expertise to develop, manage and implement network activities and analyze system problems; confers with the Director concerning objectives, new or revised policies, operating problems, and plans and implements new programs and procedures in accordance with established objectives.
Develops annual operating budgets and capital expenditure plans and operates within the budget/plans; recommends changes in the overall organizational structure to the Director. Develops work programs and schedules; supervises and directs the work of subordinates within the Department.
Plans and manages major projects and ongoing maintenance involving, local and wide area fiber optic networks, cable TV head end, and network servers. Upgrades and deploys switches, routers, firewalls, security systems, backup and disaster recovery systems, access control systems, surveillance systems, telephones, telephone switching equipment, and voicemail, that communicate over the network.
1992 : 2020
Village Management Services, Inc.
IT Operations Manager
Investigates, plans and implements local and wide area networks, systems and data communications security, networked applications, server equipment, client workstation management, systems policies and technical standards. Designs, installs, configures, maintains and administers corporate networks including network topologies, server configurations, operating systems, hardware, software, data communications, data base management systems, utilities and network security.
Develops physical design requirements, network topology and communication protocols. Evaluates requirement parameters in the following areas : concentrators, routers, bridges, gateways, switches, and intelligent hubs and network management.
Administers, analyzes, and troubleshoots physical networks including : inter/intra network communication and physical connections, logical connections, communications software, network configuration and protocols, physical media and network performance.
Under direction of the Director of IT/IS, provides project management for IT hardware and software implementations, and is project lead/team member for other corporate projects with an IT component. Provides analysis of hardware and software requirements and works with shareholders, contractors, and suppliers to find best solutions to meet design and cost requirements.
Mentors and supervises IT network and operations staff in making network and system changes, providing assistance in troubleshooting, configuring, and implementing new hardware and software solutions.
2006 : 2015
Village Management Services, Inc.
Sr. Systems Administrator
While assisting Network Administrator, designs, installs, configures, maintains, and administers corporate local area and wide area networks including network topologies, servers,
operating systems, hardware, software, communications, data base management systems, compilers, utilities, and network security.
Consults with and trains IT staff on network systems administration and optimal configuration of office automation applications as they relate to, and interact with, the network. Provides detailed technical and analytical advice during the development of software applications.
Continually tests and upgrades new network applications including operating systems, AS/400 connectivity, network management software, backup systems, remote access, Internet access, email, network security, and fault tolerance mechanisms. Participates in the analysis/ selection of network applications, hardware and strategic network planning, which includes special studies to enhance network performance. Stays abreast of new and emerging standards such as ATM, Fast Ethernet, 100BaseT, 10BaseT, ISDN, Frame Relay, IEEE, etc. Analyzes current and new network hardware/software products to increase efficiency of network and running applications.
2001 : 2006
Village Management Services, Inc.
Systems & Network Analyst
Provide support, training, and guidance to employees in the use of essential business application software.
Assists development team with application design changes, changing application interfaces, testing and implementing application code (SQL and VBA), documenting improvements, and training users in using new features.
Troubleshoots various software problems identifying if user related, system bug, process related problem, or other software compatibility issues.
Test all new software and upgrades to detect possible problems before release to production.
Documents application errors that warrant escalation to the system development team and assists in software deployment.
1992 : 2001
Village Management Services, Inc.
Application Support Analyst
2020 : Present
Utah Transit Authority
Information Security Manager
Plans, forecasts and identifies resource requirements for the proper operation of the fiber optic and twisted pair, data and cable TV network. Provides in-depth technical expertise to develop, manage and implement network activities and analyze system problems; confers with the Director concerning objectives, new or revised policies, operating problems, and plans and implements new programs and procedures in accordance with established objectives.
Develops annual operating budgets and capital expenditure plans and operates within the budget/plans; recommends changes in the overall organizational structure to the Director. Develops work programs and schedules; supervises and directs the work of subordinates within the Department.
Plans and manages major projects and ongoing maintenance involving, local and wide area fiber optic networks, cable TV head end, and network servers. Upgrades and deploys switches, routers, firewalls, security systems, backup and disaster recovery systems, access control systems, surveillance systems, telephones, telephone switching equipment, and voicemail, that communicate over the network.
1992 : 2020
Village Management Services, Inc.
IT Operations Manager
Investigates, plans and implements local and wide area networks, systems and data communications security, networked applications, server equipment, client workstation management, systems policies and technical standards. Designs, installs, configures, maintains and administers corporate networks including network topologies, server configurations, operating systems, hardware, software, data communications, data base management systems, utilities and network security.
Develops physical design requirements, network topology and communication protocols. Evaluates requirement parameters in the following areas : concentrators, routers, bridges, gateways, switches, and intelligent hubs and network management.
Administers, analyzes, and troubleshoots physical networks including : inter/intra network communication and physical connections, logical connections, communications software, network configuration and protocols, physical media and network performance.
Under direction of the Director of IT/IS, provides project management for IT hardware and software implementations, and is project lead/team member for other corporate projects with an IT component. Provides analysis of hardware and software requirements and works with shareholders, contractors, and suppliers to find best solutions to meet design and cost requirements.
Mentors and supervises IT network and operations staff in making network and system changes, providing assistance in troubleshooting, configuring, and implementing new hardware and software solutions.
2006 : 2015
Village Management Services, Inc.
Sr. Systems Administrator
While assisting Network Administrator, designs, installs, configures, maintains, and administers corporate local area and wide area networks including network topologies, servers,
operating systems, hardware, software, communications, data base management systems, compilers, utilities, and network security.
Consults with and trains IT staff on network systems administration and optimal configuration of office automation applications as they relate to, and interact with, the network. Provides detailed technical and analytical advice during the development of software applications.
Continually tests and upgrades new network applications including operating systems, AS/400 connectivity, network management software, backup systems, remote access, Internet access, email, network security, and fault tolerance mechanisms. Participates in the analysis/ selection of network applications, hardware and strategic network planning, which includes special studies to enhance network performance. Stays abreast of new and emerging standards such as ATM, Fast Ethernet, 100BaseT, 10BaseT, ISDN, Frame Relay, IEEE, etc. Analyzes current and new network hardware/software products to increase efficiency of network and running applications.
2001 : 2006
Village Management Services, Inc.
Systems & Network Analyst
Provide support, training, and guidance to employees in the use of essential business application software.
Assists development team with application design changes, changing application interfaces, testing and implementing application code (SQL and VBA), documenting improvements, and training users in using new features.
Troubleshoots various software problems identifying if user related, system bug, process related problem, or other software compatibility issues.
Test all new software and upgrades to detect possible problems before release to production.
Documents application errors that warrant escalation to the system development team and assists in software deployment.
1992 : 2001
Village Management Services, Inc.
Application Support Analyst
Company:
Utah Transit Authority
About
Cybersecurity Certificate program at UCI currently in progress, will finish in May 2020
Passed the CISSP exam on 2/5/19
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