Kurt Killens

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Solutions Architect

Stryker Medical Corp.

Aug 2022 - Current (4 years 3 months)

• Reviewed NAC architecture, including all related environmental architectures (Network, EDR, etc.).
• Performed a holistic health assessment on the environment, including cybersecurity related standards compliance (NIST 800-171r2).
• Worked with executive teams to develop roadmap for NAC development.
• Consulted with networking team to plan network segregation project, including guest network roadmap.
• Consulted on NAC-RADIUS replacement, ensuring the network team followed best practices.
• Performed Linux/Unix environment integrations for NAC solution manageability.
• Performed network environment (e.g. VPN, Firewall, DMZ, IPAM, LB, L3/L2) integrations with NAC solutions for seamless device discovery and cla

Solutions Architect

Armis

Aug 2020 - Current (6 years 3 months)

• Architected, configured, deployed and managed The Home Depot's Armis solution.
• Performed necessary integrations and troubleshooting to achieve working integrations.
• Created reports and queries necessary for the organization to leverage Armis data.
• Worked hand in hand with Threat Detection team to configure appropriate reporting policies.
• Converted multiple ForeScout environments to Armis environments.
• Operated as the lead technical resource on the endpoint detection teams.

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Technical Team Lead

USMC NACCR

Aug 2015 - Aug 2022 (7 years 1 month)

• Wrote the technical material for the awarded bid.
• Served as the chief technical resource on the bidding red team.
• Ensured that project was run in alignment with DoD CMMC and DFARS requirements.
• Measured and confirmed the solution conformed to all applicable ISO 27001 and NIST/DFARS standards, forming the basis for CMMC's relevant controls.
• Led technical team in passing solution audit and control measure acceptance.
• Built a team of resources that implemented the NAC architecture that I designed for the program.
• Extended the implementation to scale to a global deployment for the USMC.
• Deployed CONUS and OCONUS instances of the NAC solution.
• Designed 802.1X authentication policies and p

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Solutions Architect

DHS CDM Project

Aug 2015 - Aug 2022 (7 years 1 month)

• Wrote the technical material for the awarded bid.
• Served as the chief technical resource on the bidding red team.
• Architected IoT security toolsets and integrations (ForeScout, Armis, Airwatch/Workspace One, etc.).
• Ensured that all project work was in compliance with relevant ISO & NIST 800-53 and 800-171 r1 standards.
• Assisted with mapping Department of Defense (DoD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements to relevant NIST, CIS & ISO standards.
• Created functional tests to prove that all Access Control domain-relevant controls were applied.
• Mapped functional requirements from NIST & ISO controls and provided breakdown structures for auditors to measure and certify them.

Vice President

JP Morgan chase

Jan 2015 - Jul 2015 (7 months)

• Served on a team of executive managers in charge of all Network Security operations globally.
• Participated in panel management of $300 Million annual network security budget.
• Managed design of NAC/security solutions for all 6,000+ sites within the entire organization globally.
• Designed product implementations including, but not limited to: Network Access Control (NAC), Guest Network Access, Authentication, Authorization, Mobile Device Management (MDM), Security Posturing, Compliance Controls, IDS/IPS, etc.
• Oversaw implementation of all Compliance regulation designs.
• Maintained fully PCI, SEC, DOD and ISO-compliant environment.
• Performed requirement discovery, validation and translation of business

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NAC Consultant

Dec 2013 - Jan 2015 (1 year 2 months)

• Architected and implemented Network Access Control (NAC) (CounterAct) solutions for enterprise-level 100,000-1,000,000+ endpoint deployments.
• Deployed NAC to incorporate multiple enterprise IoT shifts and BYOD policies.
• Worked in a remote and on-site capacity with partners and customers in a plethora of different industries, including, but not limited to: Healthcare, Finance, Insurance, Federal, DoD, Charity, Avionics, IT and other sectors.
• Lead the deployment of ForeScout CounterACT for several industry leaders and Fortune 500 organizations including the IMF, US Military CENTCOM, Unum Group, United Health, Department of Education, Dell Federal Services, Department of Defense, Ranbaxy Pharma Labs, Lenovo, etc.
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Sr. CyberSecurity Architect

Dell SecureWorks

Jan 2013 - Aug 2015 (2 years 8 months)

• Participated in Residency Professional Services department as an onsite architect for AMD.
• Architected new enterprise global information security policies.
• Designed solutions for SOX and ISO compliance compatibility.
• Assisted with design of vulnerability analysis and response strategies.
• Performed mock mitigation exercises for incident handling metrics.
• Represented AMD Information Security internally to IT Project Review executive board.
• Assisted throughout procurement process to identify appropriate vendor responses.
• Documented in-depth NAC overview and high-level NAC architecture.
• Presented plans, documentation, architecture and proposals to executive level staff.

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Lead Network/Infrastructure Architect

CMA Consulting

Jan 2013 - Oct 2013 (10 months)

• Served as the lead Infrastructure and Network Architect for a $70 Million contract for the State of Texas Department of State Health Services' Women, Infants and Children (WIC).
• Designed end-to-end infrastructure which leveraged MS Dynamics CRM, Scribe Insight, Inrule, Microsoft Hyper-V, SQL Server, MS Server 2k8R2/2k12, Juniper SRX, Cisco Catalyst/ISR, Dell Powerconnect/Equallogics, Dell R620s, R710s, T110s, E6430s, MultiView, KnowledgeLake and other software/hardware components.
• Presided over and managed to its entirety all technical-related budget ($40 Million) including, but not limited to: Hardware, Software, Consulting, Staffing, etc.
• Designed all proof of concept and lab architecture policies including: QoS/Ban

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Systems Architect

Byte Networking (1099)

Nov 2012 - Current (14 years)

• Serve as highest level of escalation for any technical issues within the company.
• Designed, configured, physically deployed and managed corporate-level networking systems and software solutions.
• Developed Cost Workplan scenarios and provided Infrastructure Proposals for potential new clients.
• Managed all vendor and retail relationships.
• Provided authorization for any change management and purchase requests.
• Provided technical expertise throughout all pre-sales negotiations.
• Responsible for managing all backup software and hardware storage including their associated networks.
• Designed systems infrastructure and managed current infrastructure for nation-wide clients within numerous industries

Network Infrastructure Architect

Q2ebanking

Jan 2012 - May 2013 (1 year 5 months)

• Responsible for all corporate and data-center network infrastructure.
• Configured and managed all network devices to include Cisco and Juniper platforms.
• Ensured that the infrastructure I managed was GLBA and PCI-compliant.
• Served as a network engineer for over 200 client DMZ deployments.
• Conducted project planning, cost analysis, technology comparisons, and vendor evaluations as was necessary for company expansion.
• Configured all corporate VPN policies via CLI for secure application connectivity, branch office communications and remote access users.
• Designed network infrastructure and managed high-level network protocols relating to: VPNs, VLANs, VoIP, QoS, HSRP, EIGRP, BGP, SANs, etc.
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Senior VoIP Network Engineer

Cisco Systems (1099)

Jul 2011 - Dec 2011 (6 months)

• Led a team that deployed and managed approximately 7,500 CISCO TelePresence/Tandberg devices and their associated LAN/WAN route/switch infrastructure.
• Collaborated hand-in-hand with ISP NOC teams in troubleshooting incidents to resolution.
• Provided RCA/RFO reports and conducted all associated troubleshooting and documentation for chronic issues or large scale outages.
• Within 3 months was appointed as top level point of escalation for all P1/severe network complications.
• Configured over 2,000 2800+ series routers and Catalyst 2900+ series switches.
• Appointed as team lead for all Cisco ASA deployments and was responsible for drafting configuration template for rest of team.
• Technologies managed: Cis

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Escalation/Project Manager

Harden Healthcare (1099)

Jan 2011 - Jul 2011 (7 months)

• Appointed as Team Lead for all Point of Care Hospice devices.
• Acted as last point of escalation for engineers within Problem Management and Service Bureau departments.
• Designed VPN policies/connectivity for both Remote Access and Site to Site setups.
• Ensured that all network equipment was HIPAA and PCI compliant.
• Established and implemented global procedures and increased company internal documentation in conformance with ITIL standards.
• Within 6 months became Sr. Escalation Manager for all IT support staff.
• Blackberry device configurations including management of devices via BES Server v5.
• Developed an efficient method for deploying thousands of HIPAA-compliant field units for Hospice pers

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Network Engineer

P.C. Revival Specialists

Apr 2008 - Jan 2011 (2 years 10 months)

• Role started as an IT Consultant/Jr. Network Engineer and within 6 months developed into a Network Engineer.
• Designed and deployed Cisco and Juniper networks for clients from scratch.
• Designed client's LAN topology and lead the installation of on-site networking equipment. Equipment consisted of several hardware platforms within the Juniper/Cisco series routers/switches.
• Migrated company firewall policies and platforms from PIX to ASA.
• Gained a high-level experience interpreting debug outputs of ASA and IOS devices.
• Designed client security policies to abide by HIPAA and PCI guidelines (SRX/ASA).
• Maintained network and domain security through AD/GPO provisioning and router/switch configurations.

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IT Technician

Silent Productions

Apr 2007 - Jan 2008 (10 months)

• Responsible for the management of all film equipment and technical problem-solving.
• Integrated WLAN technologies into existing network infrastructures.
• Designed streaming video infrastructure and network topology.
• Designed and implemented new network infrastructure in accordance with existing network designs.
• Responsible for all repair and preventative maintenance conducted on company printers.
• Assisted with editing of lighting and sound for production value.
• Aided with projects until final wrap of all productions I was involved with.

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