Bryan B. Feltin
Emerald Park
Summary
- Visionary Senior IT Security Leader: Highly accomplished with 20+ years of expertise, recognized for approachable leadership, positive influence, and empathetic collaboration.
- Culture-Driven Professional: Driven to create a fun, positive, and collaborative organizational culture.
- Strategic Security Program Development: Directed the creation and implementation of a comprehensive Information Security Program, ensuring alignment with PCI DSS regulations and enhancing organizational security maturity.
- Proactive Risk Management: Conducted in-depth threat and risk assessments for IT projects and operational processes, ensuring adherence to: Corporate security policies,
Government regulations (PIPEDA, FOIP, PCI DSS, NERC, Nuclear Regulations), Industry best practices. - Proven Track Record of Exceptional Client Relations: Consistently delivered outstanding results, evidenced by 20+ years of positive feedback from global IT teams and clients across Canada and Ireland.
- Expert in Cybersecurity Solution Implementation: Designed, implemented, and supported robust cybersecurity solutions, effectively addressing confidentiality, integrity, and availability concerns.
- Operational Excellence in Network and Security Technologies: Managed IT operations for critical network and security technologies, including DNS, anti-spam, firewalls, proxies, VPNs, application gateways, and OWASP implementations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Cloud Technologies: Demonstrated 7+ years of expertise in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, including Office Suite, Exchange Online, Teams, Sensitivity Labels, AIP, Purview, and Azure security tools.
- Exceptional Communication and Collaboration: Proven and demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and thrive in collaborative environments, characterized by active listening and clear communication.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cyber Security Architect Consultant
SaskPower
07.2020 - Current
- Conducted threat risk assessment audits on over 30 cybersecurity projects in the security program to identify weaknesses and implement appropriate countermeasures.
- Collaborated closely with Nuclear Subsidiary IT leadership providing expert security counsel on key decisions related to information security investments compliant to regulations.
- Provided technical guidance on best practices for securely deploying cloud-based services and infrastructure.
- Drafted detailed technical documentation outlining architectural design principles, policies, standards, guidelines, and best practices.
- Worked with business partners to balance requirements, security and risk reduction.
Security Leader & Architect Consultant
SGI
12.2019 - 07.2020
- Aligned security strategy with corporate objectives by collaborating closely with executive management teams and key stakeholders.
- Proactively identified opportunities for process improvement resulting in streamlined operations across multiple departments.
- Provided senior leadership and guidance to a team of junior security personnel to develop cross department collaboration and rebuild relationships.
- Improved overall security awareness by developing updated content specific to SGI's business.
- Streamlined security processes by identifying areas for improvement and implementing appropriate changes, resulting in increased overall effectiveness.
- Oversaw vendor selection process for security equipment procurement while maintaining budgetary constraints.
Project Manager & Security Consultant
Solvera
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within budget and timeline constraints.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
Security & Technology Architecture Leader
Information Services Corporation (ISC)
04.2015 - 04.2019
- Developed and implemented the corporate IT security strategy and policies in alignment with the business goals and corporate strategy across Canadian and Ireland subsidiaries.
- Streamlined incident response processes, shortening the time required to detect, analyze, and respond to cyber attacks effectively.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for solution design specifications, ensuring clear communication between stakeholders at all stages of project lifecycle.
- Facilitated seamless communication between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders by effectively translating complex concepts into understandable terms for all parties involved in projects.
- Directed all aspects of PCI compliance, including risk assessments, policy development, and audit preparation.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to evaluate potential vendors, leading to more informed decision-making during the selection process.
- Supported business development efforts by conducting research on potential clients and industry trends.
- Implemented security awareness training programs for staff members across various departments within the organization.
Manager, Security Services Delivery Office (SDO)
SECURITY RESOURCE GROUP (SRG)
10.2007 - 04.2015
- Developed the overall strategy, implementation, and operations of the SDO which included the delivery of managed security services to customers.
- Managed and directed project teams located throughout Western Canada responsible for the delivery of security services to customers and performed quality assurance reviews of all deliverables.
- Collaborated closely with IT leadership providing expert counsel on key decisions related to information security investments.
- Conducted penetration testing exercises to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented defenses against potential cyber threats.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely delivery of security solutions that met strict security requirements.
Education
Electronics Engineering Technology -
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Moose Jaw, SK01.1998
Skills
- Cybersecurity strategy
- Vulnerability management
- Endpoint security
- Security information and event management
- Security protocols
- Compliance management
- Identity management
- Security policy development
- Network security
- Mobile security
- NIST CSF 20 Certified
- Intrusion detection
- Cloud security
- Business continuity planning
Credentials
Senior Information Technology Lead (GSEC, ITIL, PMP, TOGAF)
Certification
- NIST CSF 2.0 Lead Implementor Certified 02/25
- WINS.org Certified Nuclear Security specialized Professional (CNSsP), 07/24
- WINS.org Certified Nuclear Security fundamentals Professional (CNSfP), 07/24
- GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), 08/02 - 2028
- GIAC Certified Perimeter Protection Analyst (GPPA), 05/04 - 2012
- ITILv4 Foundation Certificate in IT Service Manager, 11/15
- PMI PMP Certified, 05/11 - 2026
- TOGAF 9 Certified, 01/10
- ServiceNow Security Incident Response Implementor, 04/20
Non Certification Training
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, 04/19
- ServiceNow Foundations, 05/19
- Qualys Advanced Vulnerability Management, 10/17
- Qualys Policy Compliance, 10/17
- Global Knowledge BA10 - Business Analysis Essentials, 01/13
- Global Knowledge BA20 - Requirements Development, 12/13
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cyber Security Architect Consultant
SaskPower
07.2020 - Current
Security Leader & Architect Consultant
SGI
12.2019 - 07.2020
Project Manager & Security Consultant
Solvera
05.2019 - 04.2020
Security & Technology Architecture Leader
Information Services Corporation (ISC)
04.2015 - 04.2019
Manager, Security Services Delivery Office (SDO)
SECURITY RESOURCE GROUP (SRG)
10.2007 - 04.2015
Electronics Engineering Technology -
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
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