Scott Lichty
Sr Security Engineer
Nashville TN, USA
scottbenlichty@gmail.com
Certifications
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Skills
Cybersecurity
90%
Network Security
80%
Threat Intelligence
79%
Risk Management
78%
Continuous Learning
75%
Work Experience
Sr Security Vulnerability Engineer | Innova Solutions
Aug 2021 — Present
- Engineered and implemented an end-to-end automation pipeline using Azure DevOps, Git, and Ansible Automation Platform that reduced vulnerability remediation job times from hours to minutes, establishing a new standard for Linux remediation across the organization.
- Mitigated critical vulnerabilities on legacy clinical systems by developing creative workarounds, such as network segmentation and whitelisting, to maintain security posture and uptime SLAs.
- Successfully navigated low-trust environments as a consultant, building strong relationships with application owners and becoming a trusted partner in driving sensitive security changes.
Sr Systems Administrator | Deloitte
Mar 2014 — Jan 2021
- Engineered a new server provisioning process that reduced the accepted SLA from 10 days to 24 hours (with actual build times of 10 minutes), which became Deloitte's new standard practice.
- Developed and implemented automated provisioning solutions using PowerShell and PowerCLI, strategically moving the team from using static templates to a more agile, Out-of-the-Box (OOB) configuration managed by Puppet.
- Configured and managed security solutions like McAfee EPO and BigFix and created innovative solutions like a self-extracting .exe to streamline software deployments for FedRAMP-regulated environments.
- Promoted for demonstrating proactive problem-solving and a dedication to improving core business processes.
IT Engineer | Zuus Media
Sep 2012 — Mar 2014
- Designed, configured, and implemented a cloud-based VoIP, Backup, and File Sharing solution, improving affiliate communication and data management.
- Secured VPN connections to the Data Center using Cisco 5505 ASAs, eliminating unsecured WAN traffic and enhancing the security posture for all affiliates.
Education
PC Professor
2010 — 2011
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)