Sidney Richards, CISSP, CCSP
Education:
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Systems and Network Administration
Bellevue University
2013 : 2015
Information Systems Technology (AAS)
Information Technology
Community College of the Air Force
2010 : 2013
Experience:
-SME for enterprise vulnerability and configuration management
-Pioneering DevSecOps and automation for the enterprise; creating/deploying foundational technology and governance for future use-cases
-Lead engineer for Ansible Automation Platform; training and collaborating using agile methodology
-Created Change Advisory Board for DevOps teams, ensuring proper change management adhering to company policies for automation work
- Maintained SOX & NERC Compliance
2021 : Present
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Cybersecurity Engineer, Expert
-SME for QRadar, XSOAR, and PCAP/IR technologies
-Streamlined operational processes and achieved 98% uptime for core SOC functionalities
-Established tuning processes for log sources, ensuring SIEM licensing ROI and security focused data for SOC/IR
2020 : 2021
World Wide Technology
Cybersecurity Product Specialist, Senior (QRadar)
2019 : 2020
COMPNOLOGY LLC
Network Engineer
-SME for QRadar + SOAR portfolio, advising Technology & Energy clients for the MidWest/West
-Provided expert guidance to clients for seamless integration of security portfolio products and services, bolstering their overall security posture and enhancing the effectiveness of the SOC.
-Showcased client success through proficient knowledge and practical application of compliance and information security technologies, including their deployment, analysis, and risk mitigation strategies.
-Black Belt level Engineer; developed new and engaging use cases to demonstrate the capabilities of QRadar SIEM.
2015 : 2018
IBM
Cybersecurity Sales Engineer
2009 : 2015
United States Air Force
Client Systems Technician
Company: Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Years of Experience: 14
Spoken Language: English, Spanish
Ability to provide a strong sense of ownership and accountability with tenacity for overcoming impediments. Proficient in leading practical and strategic insights within fast-paced, challenging environments.
Facilitates translation of complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.