MS, CISM
Director of IT & Cybersecurity
SOC 2 · PCI-DSS · HIPAA · Cloud Infrastructure · Compliance · Endpoint Management · GRC
IT and cybersecurity leader with 10+ years of experience across the full technology stack — from infrastructure and network operations to enterprise security program leadership. Currently serving as Security Officer for a fully remote SaaS organization, driving compliance, cloud security, and IT operations at scale — with hands-on exposure to HIPAA-regulated environments.
Greater Tucson, AZ · Remote-Friendly
Core Expertise
End-to-end security program design aligned to PCI-DSS 4.0.1, SOC 2, NIST, CIS, and HIPAA — from gap analysis through audit readiness and executive reporting.
Securing cloud infrastructure across AWS and GCP, managing distributed endpoint environments, and maintaining operational cost control and security posture at scale.
Architecting least-privilege IAM environments across Okta, Microsoft Entra, Google Workspace, and Active Directory — securing SaaS and cloud ecosystems across the enterprise.
Leading end-to-end incident response, conducting risk assessments, and coordinating cross-functional teams during active security events with full post-incident documentation.
Managing security assessments for vendors and MSSPs, cyber insurance partnerships, and supply chain compliance programs — partnering closely with Legal and Procurement.
Building high-performance security teams through organizational change, developing risk-based roadmaps, and translating technical vulnerabilities into executive-level strategy.
Career History
Director of Cybersecurity & IT Operations
Network Support Engineer
Support Lead
Get in Touch
I'm actively exploring leadership opportunities in IT and Cybersecurity — as well as consulting engagements, board memberships, and pro-bono work with non-profits. If any of those fit, I'd love to connect.