Patrick Tyer - CISO, DIgitalEra Group

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Work Background

DigitalEra Group, LLCSenior Cyber Security Engine

Nov. 2019Orlando, Florida Area

ASRC FederalDirector Information Security

Mar. 2018 - Nov. 2019Kennedy Space Center• Built an IT Security program which became the template for the agency • Consistently delivered quality compliance audits • Managed a $1 million dollar annual IT Security budget • Oversee and provide direction for major security initiatives to provide the highest level of protection to the assets on Kennedy Space Center • Provide oversight for the ongoing operations of the data center • Participate in and provide leadership for various projects on the IMCS contract by collaborating with our customer, coordinating with our team, and implementing solutions • Responsible for ensuring the creation and implementation of standards across the enterprise while constantly seeking process improvement

Abacus Technology CorporationDirector of IT Security

Aug. 2014 - Mar. 2018Titusville, FLWithin Kennedy Space Center, I have achieved a series of rapid promotions throughout my 9-year tenure due to demonstrating leadership initiative, a strong work ethic, and performance excellence. As the current IT Security/ISS Deputy Director, I maintain top-tier levels of protection, risk mitigation, and loss prevention for the Kennedy Space Center assets by executing major security initiatives. With c-level executive authority, I direct and trains10 IT Security Professionals, and act as the Deputy Director over 130 subordinate employees. I steered my team in conducting a data center migration and consolidation as well as deploying varied applications. In doing so, I have acquired praise and recognition from senior management for accomplishing zero significant incidents, as well as for passing all international audits.

Abacus Technology CorporationIT Security Manager

Oct. 2008 - Aug. 2014Titusville, FLAs the IT Security Manager, I oversaw 12 security plans implemented across 5,000+ devices throughout the enterprise, resulting in risk reduction and breach elimination. I made it a priority to fulfill NASA’s emphasis on change management to heighten efficiencies, accountability, operational efficiency, and managerial insights into opportunities for corrective actions. I exercised cutting-edge cybersecurity practices and supervised system logs to avoid computer hacking and unauthorized and/or suspicious activity. I also ensured the protection of data integrity, confidentiality, and tangibility of information by employing state-of-the-art technologies.

Space Gateway SupportTechnical IT Security Team Lead

Jan. 2006 - Oct. 2008Titusville, FLI attained a promotion to the IMCS project lead within position within the IT security division involving technical auditors, system administrators, and additional IT staff. I utilized GFI Events Manager and Net IQ to identify vulnerabilities and conduct assessments for server operations, and also provided customized instructions on remediation procedures. I set up the leading-edge forensics lab to perform ethics and virus violation investigations. Most significantly, I developed and produced a well-received RMS Educational Training Video employed across various departments of the enterprise.

Tech USASystems Analyst

Jan. 2006 - Apr. 2006Kennedy Space Center, Titusville, FLAs a Systems Engineer, I attained hands-on experience by participating in on-call procedures for virus outbreak and incident intervention. I aligned NIST requirements with existing system security plans. I also composed and delivered a staff training curriculum and produced videos for employees on the accurate use of R2D2.

Lockheed Martin Information TechnologyInformation Security Analyst

Jan. 1998 - Dec. 2005Orlando, Florida AreaAs an Information Security Analyst, I made value-added contributions to the intrusion detection team and oversight of security logs to identify triggers/alerts, assess daily record recordings, and determine the nature and source of violations. I also acquired experience in safeguarding accidental or unauthorized account modifications, destruction, or disclosure. In doing so, I contributed to isolation and remediation of intrusions in the company’s intranet. I also composed a script in Perl to validate access to UNIX end users, as well as manually lock-out users identified as intruders, while also preparing security investigation and status reports based on firewall logs.