Ken
Liesche
Highly motivated and respected professional offering more than 20 years of leadership and security operations experience. Solid record of performance in all aspects of operations. Strong team builder with excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
Certifications
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- PCI SSC - Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV)
- 7Safe - Computer Security Testing Professional (CSTP)
- 7Safe - Computer Security Testing Associate (CSTA)
- Microsoft - MTA/MCP
Work experience
Coalfire
Consultant, ASV
April 2020 - Present
- Support Coalfires PCI Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) clients through CoalfireOne Scanning Services activities, including vulnerability assessments, configuration auditing, and other technical audits
- Perform scanning activities to identify security risks and vulnerabilities - Nexpose
- Communicate with and advise clients about identified and specific IT security vulnerabilities and threats
- Work with clients and coworkers to identify appropriate security mitigation strategies and activities
- Compile and deliver professional, detailed, and accurate security reports to clients
Optiv
Associate Security Consultant, AQSA, ASV
May 2015 - April 2020
- Associate Quality Security Assessor (AQSA) on Optivs PCI Compliance team
- Vulnerability scan analyst on Optiv's PCI Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) program
- Skilled communicator with a technical understanding of system vulnerabilities as well as maintaining a business focus and meeting client requirements
- Work both independently and as part of a team to perform vulnerability scanning and provide remediation guidance to clients
- Assess organizations network security posture using automated tools and manual techniques to identify and verify common security vulnerabilities
- Interface with client personnel to gather project information, clarify scope, scan scheduling, report delivery, investigate current security controls and discuss scan results
- Execute projects using Optiv's established ASV methodology, tools and documentation
- Collaborate with other team members and practices to complete client projects and practice contributions
Trideum Corporation
Systems Technician
June 2014 - May 2015
- Responsibilities included system security, software/application security and network security; workstations joined the DoD SIPR and NIPR networks during training evaluations
- Handling of classified hardware and software
- Operated MUSE/UAV/JSTARS workstations in support of Army training exercises, which included the employee becoming a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on MUSE/UAV/JSTARS computer workstations while providing exercise support to Corps, Division, EAC and Brigade Combat Team exercises worldwide
- Training unit operators to operate computer workstations; installing workstations at field sites; conducting operator level trouble-shooting when problems exist; and packing and unpacking Hardware/Software shipments
Vendtech-SGI, Inc.
Protective Security Officer
July 2012 - January 2014
- System Security: Partnered with IT Security to monitor system access for employees and contractors; reviewed CAC smartcard database of employees and contractors for authenticity and accuracy; worked alongside IT security to revoke system access if needed
- Access Control: Used CCTV to monitor exterior doors, interior areas, building perimeters and sensitive building areas; acknowledged forced open and held open alarms; monitored badge activities; monitored and verified access; provided momentary door unlocks and access to card-reader doors and garage gates
- Monitoring: Monitored alarms, alerts and notifications (authentication alerts, alarms, power alarms, gas-monitoring system, temperature control system, etc.)
MVM, Inc.
Protective Security Officer
March 2009 - July 2012
- See Above Description
Ree's Contract Service, Inc.
Protective Security Officer
November 2007 - March 2009
- See Above Description
United States Marine Corps
0311 Rifleman, 8152 Security Guard
June 2003 - June 2007
- The 0311 riflemen employ the M16A2 service rifle, the M203 grenade launcher and the squad automatic weapon (SAW). Riflemen are the primary scouts, assault troops, and close combat forces available to the MAGTF. They are the foundation of the Marine infantry organization, and as such are the nucleus of the fire team in the rifle squad, the scout team in the LAR squad, scout-snipers in the infantry battalion, and reconnaissance or assault team in the reconnaissance units. Noncommissioned officers are assigned as fire team leaders, scout team leaders, rifle squad leaders, or rifle platoon guides.
- As a 8152 Security Guard, you will conduct offensive infantry tactics in confined spaces, ashore and afloat, to restore breached security and provide the final barrier/element of an integrated security plan for the asset being protected. This group is the primary security and anti-terrorism unit within the Marine Corps.