Sidney Richards, CISSP, CCSP
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Systems and Network Administration
Bellevue University
2013 : 2015
Information Systems Technology (AAS)
Information Technology
Community College of the Air Force
2010 : 2013
-Pioneering DevSecOps and automation for the enterprise; creating/deploying foundational technology and governance for future use-cases
-Lead engineer for Ansible Automation Platform; training and collaborating using agile methodology
-Created Change Advisory Board for DevOps teams, ensuring proper change management adhering to company policies for automation work
- Maintained SOX & NERC Compliance
2021 : Present
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Cybersecurity Engineer, Expert
-SME for QRadar, XSOAR, and PCAP/IR technologies
-Streamlined operational processes and achieved 98% uptime for core SOC functionalities
-Established tuning processes for log sources, ensuring SIEM licensing ROI and security focused data for SOC/IR
2020 : 2021
World Wide Technology
Cybersecurity Product Specialist, Senior (QRadar)
2019 : 2020
COMPNOLOGY LLC
Network Engineer
-SME for QRadar + SOAR portfolio, advising Technology & Energy clients for the MidWest/West
-Provided expert guidance to clients for seamless integration of security portfolio products and services, bolstering their overall security posture and enhancing the effectiveness of the SOC.
-Showcased client success through proficient knowledge and practical application of compliance and information security technologies, including their deployment, analysis, and risk mitigation strategies.
-Black Belt level Engineer; developed new and engaging use cases to demonstrate the capabilities of QRadar SIEM.
2015 : 2018
IBM
Cybersecurity Sales Engineer
2009 : 2015
United States Air Force
Client Systems Technician
Skills
Access Management, Active Directory, Agile, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analytical Skills, Ansible, Application Security, Architectural Design, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Communication, Computer Security, Configuration Management, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), Customer Service, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, DevSecOps, DoD, Engineering, Enterprise Security, IBM QRadar, Information Security, Infrastructure, Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP), Leadership, Linux, Network Administration, Networking, Network Security, Pre-Sales Technical Consulting, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Project Management, Python (Programming Language), Security, Security Clearance, Security Engineering, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Intelligence, Security Operations Center, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Solution Architecture, System Administration, Team Building, Team Leadership, Threat Detection, Training, Troubleshooting, Vulnerability Management, VMware, Military Experience, Information Assurance, Microsoft Office, Windows, Computer Hardware, Program Management, Testing, Military Operations, Government, Software Installation
About
Highly motivated and accomplished cybersecurity professional with 12+ years of diversified expertise. Exceptional performance in security solutions. Strengths in industry trends and innovation, software architecture, and engineering.
Ability to provide a strong sense of ownership and accountability with tenacity for overcoming impediments. Proficient in leading practical and strategic insights within fast-paced, challenging environments.
Facilitates translation of complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
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