
Information Security Specialist Lead at Freddie Mac [TonyPangilinan AT gmail DOT com]
Washington D.C. Metro Area

Information Security Specialist Lead at Freddie Mac [TonyPangilinan AT gmail DOT com]
Washington D.C. Metro Area
SECURITY PROFESSIONAL with over ten years of progressive experience in Information Technology security, operations and incident response management of high technology businesses. Highly dedicated to contributing to the success of my employer and to upgrading my skills to keep pace with the changes in business. Good self esteem, motivated by challenge, friendly, outgoing and able to leverage my inter-personal and public relations skills.
Incident response, malware analysis, anti-virus, computer information security, enterprise security, network security, host based security, policy, auditing, assessments, virtual private networks, payment card information assessments.
(Public Company; FRE; Financial Services industry)
April 2009 — Present (9 months)
Maintain a continuous process improvement work environment, recommending and implementing new/improved processes in accordance with industry standards and best practices. Identify, evaluate, test and implement appropriate security products, tools and systems for implementation of the secure infrastructure.
Create and enforce security standards and procedures. Articulate security policies, guidelines and standards to customers and developers in order to provide control and consistency throughout Freddie Mac.
Provide and revoke access to data and network entities. Analyze and provide technical support and problem resolution to customers. Train new staff in security procedures.
Performs all procedures necessary to protect the safety of the information systems from intentional or inadvertent destruction. Provide security consulting and advisory service to business units and project teams.
Identify and resolve information security issues. Recommend adjustments to policies and procedures. Works with staff within a business unit to execute short and long term business plans and objectives.
Builds, develops, and maintains relationships with internal and external customers, and vendors to formulate solutions to Freddie Mac and customer system issues related to information security. Researches and maintains currency regarding information security issues, solutions and potential implications for Freddie Mac.
Reviews industry trends in relevant technical/professional knowledge areas and determines their applicability to Freddie Mac functions. Performs research for and assists in the preparation of written proposals and presentations for Freddie Mac management.
Provides input into the design efforts of critical projects and implements newly developed or revised systems or initiatives. Serves as an effective role model (open to change, lives the vision, enthusiastic) for the company and department.
(Privately Held; Computer & Network Security industry)
November 2006 — April 2009 (2 years 6 months)
Author of the Stroz Friedberg Information Security Policy based on ISO/IEC 27002 Information Technology Security Techniques.
Key contributor to Stroz Friedberg Achieving Certification as a Qualified Security Assessor by the PCI Security Standards Council
Collaborate with Stroz Friedberg executive management in developing a security framework based on ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management Systems.
Conduct incident response and perform vulnerability assessments for corporate, government and non-profit clients.
Implement network security reviews to identify, assess, and analyze clients’ exposures to data loss, security breaches, and other threats to IT infrastructure.
Design and implement remedial measures to bolster cybersecurity against a variety of threats, including cyber attackers, viruses, and malicious corporate insiders.
Design and implement business continuity and disaster recovery planning for networks and information IT systems of corporate, government, and non-profit clients.
(Public Company; TWX; Internet industry)
April 2002 — November 2006 (4 years 8 months)
Responsibilities included computer incident response for computer malware and incident handling for computer breaches in the AOL enterprise.
Developed and documented the Computer Security Incident Response process using a framework developed by Carnegie Mellon CERT.
Developed and documented the Anti-Virus Incident Response process and a operations guide that details the take apart and analysis process used for identifying and mitigation of malware threats customized to the AOL computing environment.
Contributed in the development of the AOL Enterprise IT Security Policy based on ISO/IEC 27002 standard along with the development of the IT Risk Management framework utilizing CobiT.
Architected and established a Centrally Managed Anti-Virus Solution which included the design, testing and implementation of the solution across the entire AOL Enterprise consisting of non-homogenous networked environments.
Served as a testing lead and liaison for Sarbanes Oxley 404 Compliance.
(Public Company; TWX; Internet industry)
August 2000 — April 2002 (1 year 9 months)
Served as the lead for enterprise incident response for Internal Computing.
Responsibilities in this position included computer incident response for computer malware and incident handling for computer breaches in the AOL enterprise with responsibility for approximately 25,000 seats.
Additional responsibilities included the analysis of malware and submission of samples to Anti-Virus vendors for signature creation.
Accomplishments included the creation of KW: Virus for internal dissemination of Anti-Virus updates and the launch of the Intranet site for the AOL Desktop Standards Group.
Operational duties included the maintenance of AOL KW: Virus for internal users and members, ICWeb Company Intranet Site, Desktop Standards Intranet Site.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; TWX; Internet industry)
January 2000 — August 2000 (8 months)
Hired from a contracting position to full time employment. Responsibilities include training new Support Technicians in various NOS including Microsoft, Novell and Macintosh administration.
Serve as the internal liaison to the Operations Security Department for Anti-Virus Control Measures. Created and implemented new corporate virus removal procedures.
Was a key contributor in the discovery of the ILOVEYOU virus in the AOL Campus and assisted in the creation of a counter script to combat the virus. With intervention damage was contained to less than 200 incidents for a user populous of 16,000 seats.
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; INAC; Computer & Network Security industry)
February 1998 — January 2000 (2 years )
New responsibilities include 2nd tier troubleshooting and support for various NOS including Microsoft, Novell and Macintosh. Distributed workload and dispatched technicians to field support calls.
Audit Field Service Engineer reports and do occasional quality spot checks. Train new hires for this job site as well as other job sites on all disciplines including system administration and computer incident response for virus issues.
Supervise between five to seven personnel depending on task requirements. Good familiarity with Enterprise Administrator and NetWare Administrator software. Experience working with DMS Support system for Radius Server.
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; INAC; Computer Hardware industry)
June 1997 — February 1998 (9 months)
Promoted from Senior Field Engineer to Project Manager. Added responsibilities include implementation of new process workflow.
Development of streamlined tracking forms for use in the field. Dispatch of technicians to calls. Perform monthly billings of contract labor. Audit Field Service Engineer reports and do occasional quality spot checks.
Train new hires for this job site as well as other job sites on all disciplines including system administration and computer incident response for virus issues.
Supervise between five to twenty six personnel depending on task requirements. Responsible for performing quarterly reviews and bonus objectives for all Field Engineers Onsite.
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; INAC; Computer Hardware industry)
April 1997 — June 1997 (3 months)
Hired from temporary assignment to permanent position. Added responsibilities include training of new Field Engineers, triage of new work orders received along with recommendations before dispatch into the field.
Supervise work crew of two to five Field Service Engineers responsible for an integration and migration network project from AppleTalk to Ethernet. Perform troubleshooting and repair of AppleShare Servers as well as administration of At Ease for Workgroup Servers.
Assisted in training end users in the use of newly installed computer systems. Apple Certified on all disciplines.
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Computer Hardware industry)
February 1997 — April 1997 (3 months)
Responsibilities include repair and configurations of Apple Computers. Performed break and fix duties on site. Tremendous amount of customer relations experience. Working on a temporary to permanent assignment basis.
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; RSH; Computer Hardware industry)
August 1995 — February 1997 (1 year 7 months)
Responsibilities include repair and configurations of Apple Computers. Performed printer repairs for all major vendors. Performed all clerical duties as assigned. Heavy public relations and customer service exposure. Responsible for interfacing and resolving all customer issues in the service department.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; RTN; Defense & Space industry)
March 1991 — September 1995 (4 years 7 months)
Responsible for upkeep of administrative files dealing with government and materiel management. Heavy data entry work on HP CFS VAX. Involvement with preparation of both government and commercial proposals. The company was formerly Engineering Research Associates.
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; RSH; Retail industry)
August 1994 — August 1995 (1 year 1 month)
Sales Associate for Apple Macintosh products. Responsible for the setup and upkeep of all computers on the Apple Sales Displays. Specifies and recommends system configurations for both retail and commercial needs.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Security and Investigations industry)
August 1994 — August 1995 (1 year 1 month)
Answer multi-line PBX phone system for all office suites. Familiarity with the use of closed circuit monitoring technology. Monitor the physical security access for all offices.
AAIT , Information Technology , 2005 — 2010 (expected)
Cumulative GPA of 4.0
Diploma , Advanced Studies Diploma | Governor's Seal , 1984 — 1988
Security Concentrations: • Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) 2009 • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) 2004 • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) 2005 • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) 2004 • Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP) 2005 • Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) 2008 Technical Concentrations: • Comp TIA A+ Certification Specialization in MacOS (A+) 1994 • Apple Macintosh Certified -Desktop Computers -PowerBook Computers -LaserWriter Printers -Champion Certified • HP Certified -Laser Printer Repair -Ink Jet Repair -Computer Repair • Okidata Certified Laser Printer Repair • Canon Certified Ink Jet Repair • Dell Certified • Toshiba Certified • IBM Certified
• ISC2
• ISACA
• ISSA
• World Wide Executive Council
• PCI Security Standards Council
• AOL Business Technologies Raise the Bar Award ITRM SOX Team 2005
• AOL Business Technologies Raise the Bar Award BT Virus Protection Team 2005
• Awarded Employee Excellence Award 2002
• IC Team Recognition Award Enterprise Help Desk Transition Project 2000
• Nominated for Employee Recognition for the Third and Fourth Quarter 1998
• Awarded Employee Recognition for the Third Quarter 1998
• Three Degrees from Kevin Bacon