Information Security Analyst
Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC, Columbia, SC
Dec 2002 – Current
- Lead Analyst for security and compliance within the Linux on z/OS environment
- Participant for external and internal audits including TRICARE, CMS Medicare, and PCI
- Perform risk assessments of systems utilizing scan tools including DISA SRR, Nessus, and Retina
- Create and submit risk documents to corporate information assurance office
- Manage patch implementation to remediate applicable vulnerabilities
- Coordinate and track system hardening on new and existing devices
- Written and oral communication with management and technical staff to provide status updates
- Apply company policies and standards
Consultant at Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC
T. M. Floyd & Company, Columbia, SC
Jul 2002 – Dec 2002
- Developed and supported upload application written in Visual Basic to capture and upload scanned images and data. The images are stored in IBM OD390 repository that can be viewed via web browser
- Instructed helpdesk personnel on identifying application issues versus environmental problems
IT Specialist
IBM Global Services, Columbia, SC
Sep 2000 – Jul 2002
- Supported server management applications on Windows and AIX operating systems
- Member of UnumProvident problem management and change management systems conversion project
Programmer/Analyst to Senior Programmer/Analyst
UnumProvident Corporation, Columbia, SC
Dec 1997 – Sep 2000
- Developed time accounting web application for IT using ASP 2, Visual Basic, and SQL Server. Recognized with achievement awards from CIO and senior management
- Developed and supported problem management and change management CICS systems
Programmer/Analyst to Senior Programmer/Analyst
Policy Management Systems Corporation, Columbia, SC
Aug 1990 – Dec 1997
- Developed life insurance and property and casualty applications using Micro Focus Cobol and MVS Cobol.
- Involved in full development life cycle from requirement study with customers through implementation.
- Technical Lead for agency interface project