Brian Stanek, Developer in Indianapolis, IN, United States
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Brian Stanek

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Security Engineer and Developer

Location
Indianapolis, IN, United States
Toptal Member Since
October 18, 2022

Brian is a highly accomplished technology executive and solutions architect who continues to build an extensive track record of success. As a full-stack developer and data architect, he designs solutions and matches client expectations to functioning business applications. As a cybersecurity leader, Brian builds and leads cybersecurity programs and professionals and develops for the changing cybersecurity environment.

Portfolio

Community Healthcare System
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCDR), Incident Response...
NAMIC Insurance Company, Inc. (NAMICO)
Cybersecurity, C#, Web MVC, SQL Server 2014, SAP BusinessObjects (BO)...
Baker Hill (acquired by Riverside Company)
C#.NET, SQL Server 2014, Data Architecture, Database Administration (DBA)...

Experience

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Windows

The most amazing...

...things I've created are a CRM solution for an insurance company and a multi-state compliant cybersecurity program.

Work Experience

Information Security Officer

2022 - PRESENT
Community Healthcare System
  • Supervised the information security team to ensure best practices.
  • Oversaw the cybersecurity program and protected IT assets and digital information.
  • Collaborated and coordinated with Corporate Compliance and all activities related to cybersecurity assessments, projects, and audits.
  • Managed incident response and disaster recovery plans and incident playbooks to ensure resources' availability across the organization and eliminate or minimize business disruption.
  • Coordinated cybersecurity and security incident response training.
Technologies: Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCDR), Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Budgeting, Information Security, PCI DSS, IT Systems Architecture, Cross-functional Collaboration, Insurance, CISO, HIPAA Compliance, Security Architecture, NIST, Risk Management, Security Audits, Architecture, Security, Risk Assessment, Threat Modeling, DevSecOps, Data Protection, Data-level Security, Compliance, PCI, Security Policies & Procedures, Technical Writing, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, Data Security, Privacy, Data Privacy, Application Security, Mobile Security, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), DDoS, System Administration, SOC 2, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, ISO 27001, ISO 27002, Single Sign-on (SSO), Rapid7 Solutions, Antivirus Software, IDS/IPS, Monitoring, Windows, Group Policy, Governance, IT Governance, Data Governance, Security Engineering, OWASP Top 10

VP of IT and Security

2007 - 2022
NAMIC Insurance Company, Inc. (NAMICO)
  • Acted as the guiding force behind all IT and information security operations.
  • Established the company's IT department and separated the network infrastructure from the parent company while creating a new cybersecurity program.
  • Served as project manager, lead developer, and data architect, redesigning the proprietary CRM system—for underwriting, quoting, policy administration, and managing claims—data warehouse, and BI metadata models.
  • Designed and managed a compliant cybersecurity program for a multi-state insurance company with key components such as policies, incident response, business continuity, disaster recovery plans, risk assessments, and penetration testing.
  • Functioned as project manager and data architect for the website, supporting dynamic online applications.
  • Developed and managed budgets, overseeing and approving all hardware, technology, and security purchases.
Technologies: Cybersecurity, C#, Web MVC, SQL Server 2014, SAP BusinessObjects (BO), Information Security, PCI DSS, NIST, App Development, Web Development, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCDR), Network Administration, CISO, Database Administration (DBA), Data Architecture, C#.NET, HIPAA Compliance, Security Architecture, Risk Management, Security Audits, IT Management, Architecture, OFAC, IT Security, Security, LDAP, Dropbox, File Systems, Risk Assessment, Threat Modeling, DevOps, Containers, Data Protection, Data-level Security, Compliance, Visual Basic 6 (VB6), Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET), Data Encryption, Database Security, Secure Coding, Security Policies & Procedures, Technical Writing, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Data Security, Web Security, Web Architecture, WordPress, JavaScript, Insurance, Privacy, Data Privacy, Application Security, Business Services, Active Directory Programming, MS Exchange, Mobile Security, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), System Administration, Java, Azure, Azure Active Directory, SQL, Network Security, Web App Security, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Cloudflare, ISO 27001, ISO 27002, Python, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Single Sign-on (SSO), Linux, MySQL, Apache, Rapid7 Solutions, Antivirus Software, IDS/IPS, Monitoring, Windows, ASP.NET, Group Policy, Governance, IT Governance, Data Governance, Security Engineering, OWASP Top 10

Solutions Architect

2003 - 2007
Baker Hill (acquired by Riverside Company)
  • Drove the development of cutting-edge B2B banking solutions for national and international companies, including spending two years in Australia as lead solutions architect working with consultants to build several new applications.
  • Contributed heavily to defining product core components, functional requirements, business rules, and the development roadmap.
  • Created a series of enterprise infrastructure assets to enable seamless interfacing between Baker Hill's international solutions and a client's legacy system.
  • Engaged as a key member of the technical sales team, delivering GAP analyses for proposals, which highlighted how company solutions would meet clients' current and future needs.
Technologies: C#.NET, SQL Server 2014, Data Architecture, Database Administration (DBA), DevOps, Visual Basic 6 (VB6), Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET), Data Encryption, Database Security, Secure Coding, Technical Writing, Data Security, System Administration, SQL, Linux, MySQL, Windows, ASP.NET

Cybersecurity Program

NAMICO became subject to cybersecurity regulations after the NY CCR 500 was passed, establishing new cybersecurity requirements for financial services companies. I performed the initial risk assessment and developed a new secure network infrastructure separate from the parent company's network. At the same time, I implemented a multi-state cybersecurity program that met state and federal regulations.

The cybersecurity program's key components included cybersecurity policies, incident response, business continuity and disaster recovery plans, cybersecurity risk assessments, penetration testing, and data classification. It complies with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard and the National Institute of Standards and Technology and utilizes the CIS SecureSuite standards and best practices.

Policy Administration System

A policy administration, underwriting, quoting, and claims system for a multi-state insurance company.

I was the system architect, business analyst, lead developer, and data architect, developing a proprietary CRM system that supported an insurance agency and company. The system included a custom compliance module supporting the live updates to the rates, endorsements, and policy forms.

Languages

C#, C#.NET, Visual Basic 6 (VB6), Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET), SQL, JavaScript, Java, Python

Frameworks

ASP.NET

Paradigms

Penetration Testing, HIPAA Compliance, DevSecOps, DevOps, App Development, Web Architecture, DDoS

Platforms

Dropbox, Windows, Azure, Linux, WordPress, Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Industry Expertise

Cybersecurity, IT Security, Security, Insurance, Network Security

Storage

SQL Server 2014, Database Administration (DBA), Database Security, Azure Active Directory, MySQL

Other

SAP BusinessObjects (BO), Information Security, Architecture, File Systems, Risk Assessment, Compliance, Security Policies & Procedures, Data Security, Web Security, Privacy, Data Privacy, Application Security, Web App Security, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, ISO 27001, ISO 27002, Single Sign-on (SSO), Rapid7 Solutions, Governance, Web MVC, PCI DSS, NIST, Web Development, Incident Response, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCDR), Data Architecture, CISO, Ethical Hacking, SIEM, Vulnerability Assessment, Functional Design, IT Systems Architecture, Security Architecture, Risk Management, IT Management, LDAP, Threat Modeling, Data Protection, Data-level Security, Data Encryption, Secure Coding, Technical Writing, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Business Services, Mobile Security, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), System Administration, Antivirus Software, IDS/IPS, Monitoring, Group Policy, IT Governance, Data Governance, Security Engineering, OWASP Top 10, Network Administration, Budgeting, Cross-functional Collaboration, Security Audits, OFAC, Containers, PCI, Cloud Security, Active Directory Programming, Hacking, SOC 2, Cloudflare

Tools

MS Exchange, Apache

MAY 2023 - APRIL 2026

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

(ISC)²

MARCH 2020 - PRESENT

InsightIDR Certified Specialist

Rapid7

OCTOBER 2019 - PRESENT

InsightVM Certified Administrator

Rapid7

JULY 2018 - PRESENT

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

EC-Council

DECEMBER 2017 - PRESENT

Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)

EC-Council