George McFarlane
Mount Albert
Summary
Dynamic Senior Security Consultant with extensive experience at Telus Health Payment Systems, excelling in penetration testing and vulnerability management. Proven track record in enhancing security protocols and incident response strategies. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive compliance and optimize security measures, ensuring robust protection against emerging threats.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Security Consultant
Telus health payment systems
04.2025 - Current
- ELUS Health Payment Solutions
Duties included :
A) Lead on Source code analyst program
B) Whitehat Penetration testing
C) Lead on Forensics Analyst programConfidential
D) Worked with reverse engineering team
E) Lead on Application Penetesting & security Assessments
F) Lead on Vulnerability management program
G) Threat intelligence and Toor network research
H) Lead on the Log management program
I) Lead on the Arcsight program
J) Participate in many Audits for Telus health
K) Prepared many Compliace and audits metrics and preparation of risk exception documentation
L) Architectural reviews- network solution reviews
M) -application solution reviews
N) - operational reviewer before go-live
O) incident handling - mostly on call for security and operational incidents
P) integration and solution reviews for development project
Q) Participated in the securing of Scada sites mostly remotely
R) Paritipated in securing the NLFD health science environment
S) security assessments on the PKI environments
T) BUSINES CONTINUITY PROGRAM –using vmware solutions to give 99.9997 availibity uptime
U) Lead on database security compliance
Security Analyst, 04/2006 - 04/2008
Security Analyst
emergis
Thornhill
04.2008 - 04.2008
- Reviewed network traffic logs to identify signs of unauthorized access and underlying network vulnerabilities, explaining breaches and surrounding conditions to client.
- Researched new technologies that could improve existing security protocols and processes.
Systems Administrator
Patheon
04.2000 - 04.2005
- Implemented inventory control measures to replenish and maintain IT equipment, supplies, tools and replacement parts.
- Configured, monitored and maintained email applications or virus protection software.
- Analyzed equipment performance records to determine need for repair or replacement.
- Managed user accounts in AD ensuring users have appropriate access rights.
- Developed and implemented complex internet and intranet applications on multiple platforms.
- Decreased spam with firewall filtering and real-time spam black lists for incoming emails.
- Installed security software to protect networks.
- Developed and implemented system security policies, procedures and standards for the organization.
- Kept systems operating efficiently by performing necessary upgrades and repairs.
- Created online documentation to help employees resolve day-to-day issues.
- Kept flexible schedule and resolved after-hours and weekend emergencies quickly and accurately.
- Provided appropriate permissions to users for accessing files and databases.
- Provided effective resolutions to issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
- Implemented and provided technical support for voice services and equipment.
- Conducted regular maintenance activities on servers such as patching or cleaning up disk space usage.
- Maintained hardware inventory of all physical assets in the data center.
- Promoted continuous improvement for IT governance processes.
- Analyzed log files from various sources such as application logs, system logs or firewall logs to detect any suspicious activity or potential threats.
- Built new file servers to maximize web hosting, terminal servers and domain control performance.
- Monitored network performance to determine adjustments needed.
- Provided technical support to end-users across the organization with IT related issues and queries.
- Performed preventive maintenance and upgraded systems to improve network, system, and data availability and integrity.
- Submitted recommendations regarding infrastructure overhauls.
- Participated in projects related to new infrastructure implementations or migrations from legacy platforms.
- Determined feasibility, functionality and potential benefits of proposed systems.
- Deployed software updates on all servers using WSUS server.
- Conducted basic troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common system problems.
- Installed, configured, maintained and administered multiple operating systems including Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, Linux Ubuntu and Red Hat Enterprise.
- Increased system security and performance with proactive changes.
- Performed daily backup operations using Symantec Backup Exec 2012 R2 software.
- Participated in IT department meetings to identify continuous improvement opportunities and enhance delivery of IT services to users.
- Assisted with disaster recovery efforts during outages or other unplanned events.
- Reviewed audit reports generated by security software applications for compliance purposes.
- Monitored systems performance to identify potential issues and provided solutions as needed.
- Analyzed intricate server issues and supported large enterprise and business-critical applications.
- Spearheaded server infrastructure development, quality control, staging, and production operations.
- Troubleshot networking connectivity issues within LAN and WAN environment utilizing packet sniffers such as Wireshark or tcpdump tools.
- Conferred with network users about solutions to existing system problems.
- Resolved escalated tickets assigned by Service Desk team members in a timely manner according to SLA requirements.
- Coordinated with vendors and company personnel to facilitate purchases.
Network Specialist
toronto public library
04.1995 - 04.2000
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new applications into the existing network infrastructure.
Implemented regular backups and disaster recovery plans, safeguarding against data loss from unforeseen events.
Troubleshot and maintained networking devices and infrastructure across enterprise.
Streamlined troubleshooting processes, leading to faster resolution of connectivity issues - Analyzed traffic flow across multiple subnets using packet sniffers such as Wireshark or tcpdump.
- Evaluated network performance to optimize traffic flow, maintain security, and improve processes.
- Provided technical support for users experiencing problems connecting to the network or accessing resources on it.
- Performed periodic backups of critical network devices configurations.
- Assisted with the implementation of new technologies such as server virtualization, VoIP phone systems.
- Configured and installed routers, switches, and wireless controllers.
- Conducted regular maintenance tasks such as scanning logs for errors or suspicious activities.
- Imaged OS and software deployments throughout system and addressed implementation concerns.
- Documented all facets of technology department operations, including network infrastructure, licenses and FAQs, facilitating consistent responses and team operations.
- Optimized, improved, expanded and upgraded network capabilities and connectivity through network monitoring tools.
- Monitored and performed hardware and software upgrades to network servers, operating systems and applications.
- Assisted in the design of local area networks, wide area networks and wireless networks.
- Performed variety of clerical and administrative duties pertaining to on-site support.
- Deployed firewalls to protect corporate networks from unauthorized access attempts.
- Administered, maintained and supported network systems to provide consistent security, availability and performance.
- Configured hardware devices and software settings to optimize network performance.
Education
BBA - Management
Ryerson University
04-1992
post graduate - CCISSP
Ic2
Skills
- Source code analysis
- Penetration testing
- Forensic analysis
- Threat intelligence
- Vulnerability management
- Log management
- Security assessments
- Network security
- Incident handling
- Risk assessment
- Technical documentation
- Team collaboration
- Regulatory compliance
- Disaster recovery
- Continuous improvement
- Intrusion detection
- Security policy development
- Time management
- Emergency response management
- Incident response
- Malware analysis
- Security metrics
- Reliability
- Compliance auditing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Security risk management
- Digital forensics
- Application security
- Business continuity planning
- Time management abilities
- Linux server
- IT security
- Threat analysis
- Access control
- Professionalism
- Incident management
- Adaptability
- Security Legislation Understanding
- Organizational skills
- Cybersecurity
- Global Security Trends
- Disaster recovery planning
- Security architecture
- Access control management
- Prosecution assistance
- Incident reporting
- User awareness training
- Social engineering
- Risk management
- Wireshark software
- Security optimization
- Clearance management
- Ethical hacking
Certification
- GCFA Giac certified forensic analyst(2009)
GREM GIAC reverse engineering certificate(2010)
Gwapt web application penetration testing(2008)
Certified Novell Administrator (CNA)(1994)
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) (1993)
Timeline
Senior Security Consultant
Telus health payment systems
04.2025 - Current
Security Analyst
emergis
04.2008 - 04.2008
Systems Administrator
Patheon
04.2000 - 04.2005
Network Specialist
toronto public library
04.1995 - 04.2000
BBA - Management
Ryerson University
post graduate - CCISSP
Ic2
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