Andrew Scharlott CISSP, CISM, CCSK, MSCS Denver, Colorado | ||||
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Executive Summary | ||||
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I am a strategic and hands-on Cybersecurity and Information Technology leader with extensive expertise in building and maturing enterprise security programs, driving modernization and optimization with cutting-edge technologies, leading large cross-functional teams, and designing and implementing innovative cost-efficient solutions to address complex business and technology challenges.
I have almost two decades of professional experience across IT operations, risk management, and cybersecurity functions. This includes enterprise-scale project management, incident response, system architecture, policy and standards development and implementation, and audit, compliance, regulatory, privacy, and continuous monitoring. My education background includes a Master of Science in Computer Science from Purdue University, and Bachelor of Science degrees in both Computer Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Missouri. I posess a high-level federal security clearance (TS/SCI with CI Poly) and maintain numerous active certifications include the CISSP, CISM, and CCSK, along with several from industry-best security vendors. | ||||
Whitepapers, Presentations, Documents, Conferences (Presenter) | ||||
| Austin Peay State University - Incident Response (2024; Presentation) | ||||
| 2022 secureCISO Denver Conference - Predictions Panel | ||||
| New Directions in Cybersecurity (2019; PDF Presentation) | ||||
| 4 Tips From A First-Time Cybersecurity Instructor (2019; Blog Post; No Longer Online) | ||||
| Practical Considerations for Information Security Management (2017; PDF) | ||||
Professional Experience (Summary) | ||||
Principal Cybersecurity Architect |
Vibrint
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Vice President of Information Security |
Sylvan Road Capital |
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Chief, Cybersecurity Operations - Development and Delivery |
U.S. Dept. of the Interior |
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Cybersecurity Instructor |
University of Denver (Contractor) |
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Information System Security Officer (ISSO); Seamless Access Project Manager and Technical Lead |
U.S. Dept. of the Interior |
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Information Security & Continuous Monitoring Program Manager |
U.S. Dept. of the Interior (Contractor) |
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Security Operations Lead |
U.S. Dept. of the Interior (Contractor) |
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Security Engineer II; |
U.S. Dept. of the Interior (Contractor) |
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Senior IT Administrator (Security); |
Dish Network LLC |
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Graduate Teaching Assistant |
Purdue University, Dept. of Computer Science |
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Programmer / Analyst |
University of Missouri, Office of Research |
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Education | ||||
Master of Science in Computer Science |
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Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering; |
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Certifications | ||||
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) |
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Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) |
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Certified Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM Engineer |
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Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) |
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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals |
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Zero Trust Cyber Associate (ZTCA) [from Zscaler] |
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Zscaler Digital Transformation Administrator (ZDTA) |
In Process |
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Recent Training Classes & Continuing Education | ||||
Palo Alto Networks • Cortex XDR: Prevention and Deployment • Cortex XDR: Investigation and Response • Cortex XSOAR: Automation and Orchestration • Cortex XSIAM for Security Operations and Automation • Cortex XSIAM for Investigation and Analysis • Certified Security Operations Professional • Certified Cloud Security Professional • Certified Network Security Professional [In Process] |
2024-2026 |
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Zscaler • Zero Trust Cyber Associate • Zscaler for Users - Administrator (EDU-200) • Zscaler for Users - Engineer (EDU-202) [In Process] |
2026 |
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Udemy • Beginner Introduction to Containers, Docker, and Kubernetes • Claude Code - The Practical Guide • Intro to AI: A Beginner's Guide to Artificial Intelligence • Agile Fundamentals: Including Scrum & Kanban • Introduction to Quantum Computing for Decision Makers • MITRE ATT&CK Framework |
2024-2026 |
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) • Cloud Practitioner Essentials • Security Fundamentals |
2022 |
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Microsoft • Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) • Azure Administrator (AZ-103) • Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) |
2020-2021 |
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Splunk • Fundamentals 1 • Fundamentals 2 |
2021 |
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FireEye Security • Endpoint Administration & Diagnostics • Network Administration & Diagnostics |
2021 |
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Forescout • Advanced Administrator (FSAA) • Forescout Certified Administrator (FSCA) |
2020 |
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Volunteer Experience (Summary) | ||||
2025 - Present |
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Halo Girls Corps - Vice President |
2019 - 2025 |
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