Derek M Crain
Mascoutah
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented cybersecurity leader with a strong foundation in procuring, implementing, and maintaining robust security controls for information systems. Expertise in aligning security measures with regulatory standards and business objectives, complemented by a proven track record in incident response, threat management, and data loss prevention. Committed to fostering a secure digital environment through effective program management and comprehensive documentation practices. Passionate about leveraging technical skills to enhance organizational resilience against evolving cyber threats.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Data Protection Architect/Chief Data Officer
Los Alamos National Laboratory
01.2022 - Current
- Hired in 100 percent remote/work at home capacity to manage data protection solutions and engineering staff for nuclear facility
- Manage cross-functional teams including security engineers, incident management professionals and compliance analysts with changing programmatic priorities
- Lead cybersecurity program supporting federal cyber defense initiatives
- Provide program vision, develop strategy and roadmaps; build and define business use cases
- Design and integrate data protection solutions, data governance, defense measures and security controls in line with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
- Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, FISMA, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) in response to federal government mandates for enhanced data security from Executive Order (EO) 14028
Cyber Security/Data Protection Manager
Deloitte LP
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed a team of 15 cyber security professionals with the goal of protecting confidential data in use and in transit for member firm, clients and employees with security tools, controls, processes, procedure, training and awareness.
Cyber Security Engineer, Advanced
Jack Henry & Associates
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Responsible for procurement, design, implementation, maintenance, incident response, user experience and management of Enterprise DLP program.
Cyber Security Specialist
US Bank
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Responsible for design, implementation and documentation of banks’ first DLP solution. Also designed user training materials for sensitive data handling.
Education
Master’s Degree -
Purdue University
01-2013
Bachelor’s degree - undefined
Southern Illinois University
01-2004
Skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Project Management
Websites
Accomplishments
- Coach of the Year SIJHSAA Mascoutah Middle School Girls Bowling 2022
- Coach of the Year IHSA Mascoutah High School Girls Bowling 2024
Timeline
Senior Data Protection Architect/Chief Data Officer
Los Alamos National Laboratory
01.2022 - Current
Cyber Security/Data Protection Manager
Deloitte LP
01.2021 - 01.2022
Cyber Security Engineer, Advanced
Jack Henry & Associates
01.2020 - 01.2021
Cyber Security Specialist
US Bank
01.2014 - 01.2020
Bachelor’s degree - undefined
Southern Illinois University
Master’s Degree -
Purdue University