ROTHLYN GILES

IT-Multi talent, Futurist, Self Taught individual with a passion for technology.

I’m driven by an innate passion for technology. My journey involves independently exploring and grasping the intricacies of emerging trends, envisioning a future shaped by technological advancements. My unique perspective combines self-directed learning with an unwavering curiosity about the transformative potential of innovation.

The journey I am on has led me along to navigate diverse domains within the realm of information technology. Forming my skill set into a mosaic of programming, networking, system administration, and beyond. This unique versatility allows me to adeptly tackle multifaceted challenges.

I find myself not fitting within most typical job descriptions so I tend to drift into quasi-functional roles to continue my journey of growth.

Professional Journey

Role Summary

Since January 2nd 2024 I have been working as a Independent contractor for the Libra Software Group which is a division of Constellation Software Inc. We have six operating groups which manage hundreds of individual businesses. I manage some projects and perform system administrator duties as a part of the Infrastructure team.

I work within 5 Portfolios containing 50+ business units.

Project: eLearning

Restructured the platform for security awareness training and phishing simulation from a flat account to a Multi-Tenant account to provide a centralized control/view for the parent company. This allowed them to oversee their decentralized business units training and phishinng testing with ease across multiple stakeholders. I worked with the Director of HR to provide  mandatory compliance campaigns along with the GRC Analyst that specializes in security management to enhance the security training campaigns I have put into place.

Project: eLearning Cont.

I branded the portal for each business unit (BU) and delegated an administrator to each, enabling them to manage reporting and address issues as they arise. I connected all accounts using SSO/SCIM within Azure and configured ADI Sync for those not part of the tenant. Additionally, I created YARA rules to improve phishing detection.

I Utilized AIDA (Artificial Intelligence Defense Agents) leveraging multiple AI technologies to create personalized, adaptive, and highly effective training for all users to reduce administrative burden.

Project: eLearning Final

I integrated Crowdstrike for email and attachment scanning including real-time coaching in response to risky security behavior by delivering immediate feedback to users at the moment risky behavior occurs. They see a notification in the browser or a teams message will be sent automatically informing them and coaching them on better practices. Where I can then have the system add them to training if needed.

Project: Privileged Access Manager (MSP)

Manage the companies PAM platform as a reseller. Enforced zero-trust and zero-knowledge security models. deployment of platform across all Libra BUs. Integration with Azure SSO and SCIM for user provisioning and secure access. Implemented shared folders, role-based access, and compliance controls.

Project: Privileged Access Manager Cont.

Create Software Package for Endpoint Central and Automox Deployment to Endpoints. Delegated security roles along with an Admin per company that would be able to independently manage their instance. Utilized agentless and clientless connections to target machines within their PAM Vault. Support for RDP, SSH, VNC, K8s, telnet remote access protocols, Drag-and-drop file transfer via SFTP to target machines, Role-Based Access Controls etc.

Project: Privileged Access Manager Final

Implement automatic device approval service for SSO Connected Cloud environments. Restrict built-in browser password manager and enforce use of PAM browser extension improving security.

Project: ESET / Crowdstrike

Managed servers hosted in Azure tenant performing updates. Improved security posture by protecting all corporate endpoints with real-time antivirus and encryption. Supported over 1,500 endpoints covered across Portfolios. Then offboarded users from ESET as I migrated platform to Crowdstrike.

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