Steven Kode
Details
Cybersecurity
Purdue University Global
2019 : 2021
Certificate
Network Engineering and Data Communications
The Chubb Institute
1998 : 1999
Political Science and Government
Rutgers University
1993 : 1997
ATG (Auction Technology Group)
Head of Information Security
As a IT Security, Executive Director, I am designing and implementing enterprise security roadmaps in compliance with organization needs to protect infrastructure and applications. I am securing maximum profitability by developing strategic business plans and departmental budgets with a focus on reducing additional costs. I am conducting audits and lead successful contract negotiations with B2B clients for security purposes. I am mentoring team of 50+ employees to optimize work efficiency. I am assessing and resolving potential risks by executing comprehensive vulnerability management program for enterprises with reportable metrics. I am crafting proactive incident response plans while serving as senior member of incident response team.
My Key Accomplishments
• Led successful integration of security into SDLC processes and deployed effective application remediation structure to enhance operational security.
• Merged three US divisions and sub-divisions into consolidated security framework, processes, and policy.
• Deployed modern enterprise-wide security toolsets, such as Alert Logic, CrowdStrike, Orca, Qualys, and Zscaler to configure security policy across multiple platforms and security point products.
• Achieved ISO 27001 certification for the organization by delivering leadership in executing ISO 27001 policies/processes.
• Built supplier & 3rd party audit process and hosted hundreds of audits for enterprise security program for organization's customers.
2016 : 2022
Kaplan North America
Executive Director, IT Security
As a Leader, Infrastructure Architecture and Engineering, I have developed and implemented enterprise-wide infrastructure architecture for D&B datacenters and cloud services to meet business goals. I have defined future state technology as well as drove transformational evolution of corporate IT infrastructure and practices by crafting innovative roadmaps.
My Key Accomplishments
• Designed cloud infrastructure (AWS) for migration of existing D&B platforms into AWS and established standards for cloud-hosted environments and DevOps team enablement.
• Directed successful consolidation of existing tools and onboarding of new applications as well as projects through deployment of DevOps toolsets, including JIRA, Confluence, Stash, and Crowd at enterprise scale.
• Created and deployed automated platforms/policies for secure systems deployment and management.
2015 : 2016
Dun & Bradstreet
Leader, Infrastructure Architecture and Engineering
In my role of Technology Operations Director, I have overseen and trained systems engineering and administration teams of 100+ people, operating Kaplan shared services IT department to achieve productivity goals. I have delivered strategic operational support for 3K+ systems (Windows, Linux, UNIX) based in New York, Florida, and Chicago data centers. I have planned and ensured successful integration of security recommendations and PCI/SOX compliance enforcement of Kaplan assets to protect data loss, zero-day discoveries, and vulnerability management, including automated patch and testing cycles, standards enforcement, and site hardening. I have built and delivered infrastructure services to coordinate ongoing development efforts, such as partnership building between application, infrastructure, and project management teams to rapidly install stable product lines.
My Key Accomplishments
• Built technical designs for Kaplan data center migration to AWS VPC environments, ensuring high availability, redundancy, and scalability using EC2, RDS, ELBs, Route53, RedShift, ElasticBeanstalk, ElastiCache, and AD Connector services.
• Extended universal video call, chat, and document collaboration and storage tools to all staff by leading implementation of corporate email migration initiative from MS Exchange to Google Apps for business (GMail, GApps).
• Formulated automated policy-based provisioning/de-provisioning and seamless authentication mechanisms for company/technology partners by designing enterprise identity management (FIM) and SSO solutions (ADFS, PingFederate).
2006 : 2015
Kaplan
Director Of Technology Operations
Consultant for Calpine Corporation
2005 : 2006
SAIC
Manager IT Systems Administration
Skills
Active Directory, Agile Methodologies, AlertLogic, Application Security, Architecture, Business Analysis, Crowdstrike Falcon, Cybersecurity, Data Center, DHCP, Disaster Recovery, DNS, Enterprise Architecture, Group Policy, IIS, Information Security, Information Technology, Infrastructure, Infrastructure Management, Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP), IT Management, IT Operations, Leadership, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL Server, Network Security, Program Management, Project Management, Qualys, Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Operations, Server Administration, Servers, SharePoint, SQL, Strategy, Symantec Security, System Administration, System Deployment, Technical Support, Troubleshooting, Vendor Management, Virtualization, Visio, VMware, VMware Infrastructure, Windows Server, Windows XP, Zscaler Cloud Security
About
Hello, my name is Steven Kode! I am a transformational leader and certified information systems security executive with extensive experience in network/information security, threat intelligence, and cybersecurity, within educational, e-commerce, energy, and medical industries. I am skilled in planning and executing global vulnerability remediation programs, including applications and upgrades to reduce security risks. I have a proven track record of creating enterprise security roadmaps as per cybersecurity/IA regulations. I have expertise in building and launching cybersecurity operating models and innovative security solutions to evaluate complex security problems via threat-based approaches. I am adept at developing test plans, conducting security control testing based on security assessments, and performing analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands to define information assurance and security needs. I am a visionary leader with a solid history of success in training, mentoring, and managing teams to achieve shared visions and goals.
I tackle life and career management scenarios with meticulous strategies based on my expertise in the following areas:
· Security Operations Management
· Threat Detection & Response
· Cyber Risk Assessments
· Cyber Defense Planning
· Strategic Planning & Analysis
· Incident Response Management
· Consultation & Advisory Services
· Vulnerability Management
· IT Security Policy Development
· Risk Evaluation & Mitigation
· Project & Program Planning
· Team Training & Leadership
Connect with me today to find out how I’ll make your mission my mission, to help bring ALL of your business objectives into focus!
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