| Contact Information | |
| Name: | Stephen King |
| Email: | steve (at) stephentking (dot) com [email concealed] |
| Location: | Clinton, Connecticut, United States |
| Resume | |
| Position/Title: | Director, Information Security |
| Resume: |
Stephen T. King, CISSP, CISA 11 Chittenden Hill Road, Clinton, CT 06413 (860) 664-4310 • Cell (203) 215-7178 steve (at) stephentking (dot) com [email concealed] SUMMARY Of EXPERTISE Goal-oriented business visionary with 12 years of hands-on experience improving and leveraging IT infrastructure to solve business issues while lowering costs, increasing efficiency, and ensuring information security. Budgeting & Cost Control Security & Disaster Recovery Strategic IT Planning & Alignment Technology Implementation Leadership & Staff Management Server & Infrastructure Consolidation Vendor Contract Management Storage Area Networks Project Management & IT Delivery Network Audits & Analysis PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Director of IT and Information Security 2006 to Present Community Health Network of Connecticut (CHNCT), Wallingford, CT Responsible for all aspects of strategic IT planning, implementation, and security. Developed operational baselines and performance metrics, managed budgets and cost reduction, and supervised department staff. • Achieved 99.999% availability of critical systems through network architecture redesign. • Transformed IT efficiency and service level via 60% server consolidation and virtualization. • Saved 40% on service provider contracts through strategic negotiations. • Established credibility with department heads by aligning IT with corporate business plan. • Improved IT security and disaster recovery programs. • Effectively implemented storage area network and new technologies. • Hired and managed IT department staff and aligned job duties with strategic plan. Continued Page 2 Information Security Officer 2004 - 2006 Community Health Network of Connecticut (CHNCT), Wallingford, CT Senior level director responsible for overall implementation and improvement of information systems security program, including risk analysis, budgeting, and solution implementation. • Introduced and instituted two-factor authentication and encryption standards. • Synchronized security policies with HIPAA Security Rule and NIST 800 series guidelines. • Eradicated security gaps through comprehensive risk and vulnerability analysis. • Coordinated disaster recovery and business continuity planning efforts. • Improved security of remote access, logging, and monitoring systems. • Enhanced organizational security awareness through training. • Solved governance issues and aligned goals as executive compliance committee member. District Technology Facilitator 2001 - 2004 Area Cooperative Educational Services, North Haven, CT Provided technology advisory services and project management to 26 municipal school districts. • Developed and implemented technology plans and budgets. • Designed and implemented network domain topologies, Active Directory Services, role-based access controls, and group policies. • Established security standards and operational policies with senior technology leaders. • Instituted Internet filtering, anti-virus protection, and backup/disaster recovery systems. • Installed servers, routers, switches, and firewalls (Cisco PIX). • Oversaw RFP development, network audits, policy and procedures, and training manuals. Senior Systems LAN Analyst (one-year contract position) 2001 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation via QSS Group, Inc. - East Hartford, CT • Provided systems administration and security operations monitoring for regional LAN. • Accomplished hardware and software upgrades, patching, and system hardening. • Supported multiple Windows NT application servers, and Microsoft Exchange and SMS. • Resolved all connectivity issues through network troubleshooting. • Planned, implemented, and managed backup of critical data systems and audit logs. Continued Page 3 Engineer of Networking and Computer Operations 1999 - 2000 Dianon Systems, Inc., Stratford, CT • Managed 24-7 corporate network and five regional offices, including staff of five. • Provided network and PBX administration, planning, budgeting, and system evaluation. • Improved security and data integrity via disaster recovery, redundancy, and load balancing. • Significantly reduced downtime through real-time network status reporting. Network Administrator 1997 - 1999 EAC Network Integrators, Inc., Trumbull, CT • Provided network security, server support, and upgrades, including PBX and voicemail. • Maintained backups and developed disaster recovery procedures. • Designed and implemented cost-effective remote access solution for sales force. • Developed network usage policies and standard operating procedures. Account Executive 1995 - 1997 The Dunlap Corporation, Inc., Wallingford, CT • Worked with underwriters to provide businesses with high-tech product liability insurance. • Conducted risk analysis studies and risk transference options. • Administered NT network in satellite office. • Provided desktop support and training for Windows 95 and Microsoft Office Suite. EDUCATION & MILITARY SERVICE • University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME, BS in Industrial Technology • Intern for IBM via Manpower • U.S. Marine Corps, 5 Years of Service, honorably discharged, medal for good conduct CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) #52684, ISC2 • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) #0544246 ISACA® • Certified Microsoft Systems Engineer (MCSE) • Certified Novell Administrator (CNA) • Executive Board Member, Information Systems Security Assoc. Connecticut Chapter • International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2 • Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) *Specific Technologies Expertise and References Available upon request. |
