Jeff McCarthy

Experience

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  United States Navy

  Feb 1983 - Aug 1989

  Sonar Technician 1st class petty officer

  Sonar Supervisor – responsible for the operation and maintenance of the submarine sonar systems during operational shifts.Awarded Expeditionary Medal.Member of the pre-commissioning crew aboard the U.S.S. Helena (SSN725).

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  LORAL AEROSPACE

  Oct 1989 - Mar 1995

  Simulator Technician

  Provided operational and maintenance support of submarine simulator systems to include detecting,diagnosing, and repairing various computer systems.

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  Birds Eye Foods, Inc

  Mar 1995 - Sept 2010

  Established and managed an enterprise-wide information-security program. Oversee company wideefforts to identify and evaluate all critical systems. Design and implement security policies, processes,and procedures and perform cost benefit analysis on all recommended strategies. Conduct vulnerabilityassessments of all new systems and any changes to the networking environment, presenting all results tosenior management. Develop curricula and facilitate awareness training for management and employees.Supervise daily activities of Desktop Technicians charged with maintaining an environment of 900desktop and notebook computers connecting from various locations and methods to the Rochestercorporate data center.Key Contributions: Developed an Information Security Program with an emphasis on Defense-in-Depth. o Developed Information Security policies and Security Awareness Program to effectively mitigate risks to an acceptable level. o Maintain Incident Response Plan. o Implemented effective information security controls based on the COBIT framework for compliance with the Sarbanes Oxley of Act 2002. Show less

  • Network Security Manager

    Jul 1999 - Sept 2010

  • Network Administrator

    Mar 1995 - Jun 1999
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  Accuvant

  Sept 2010 - May 2014

  I provide technical consulting services, helping customers implement complex network security technologies to mitigate risks to an acceptable level. Most of my work is done at the customer's location. I travel throughout the United States, and some International travel. Accuvant is the only research-driven information security partner delivering alignment between IT security and business objectives, clarity to complex security challenges and confidence in enterprise security decisions. Based on our clients' unique requirements, Accuvant assesses, architects and implements the policies, procedures and technologies that most efficiently and effectively protect valuable data assets.

  • Senior Security Consultant

    Jan 2011 - May 2014

  • Security Consultant

    Sept 2010 - May 2014
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  Intel Security

  Apr 2017 - now

  Leverage my extensive experience in Information Security Solutions to help businesses define and measure their Information Security risks, and implement effective security controls to mitigate risks to an acceptable level. Create and implement strategic and tactical plans. Provide focus, leadership and team-building to an organizations Information Security Team.Deliver comprehensive best practices and expert insight, while maximizing return on investment.Specialties: Accomplished Information Security architect with over 15 years of experience in planning, designing, and managing a wide range of corporate security initiatives. A creative problem solver and articulate communicator, skilled in the process of translating business needs into technology solutions. Proven ability to lead seamless implementations and deliver technical solutions designed to help organizations mitigate Information Security risks to an acceptable level. Show less

  • Principal Consultant

    Apr 2016 - now

  • Senior Consultant

    May 2014 - now

  • Principal Consultant

    Apr 2017 - Oct 2023
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  Skyhigh Security

  Jul 2022 - now

  Product Consultant