George Williams

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About George Williams

Experienced leader and architect with 20+ years of experience in multiple facets of Information technology. My experience includes Enterprise cybersecurity, ISP and Data Carrier/Telecom Industries, Solutions Architecture, Enterprise server platforms, Networking, Security, Enterprise Storage, Project Management, Data Center Technology, Cloud Computing, and People Management. Among my previous experience was the responsibility for "securing the security company" as IT operations and design required a very high level of compliance in a company that provided cybersecurity services for regulated clients. I have managed most all aspects of IT Operations from system administration, network engineering, network security and release management. • 8 Years of experience in Solutions/Enterprise IT Architecture, primarily in Network and Security systems. • Architected numerous security, network, and IT platform solutions for SecureWorks Inc. enabling successful achievement of SAS70, FFIEC and PCI security certifications. • Experienced in solution design and implementation of multiple vendor networking and security technologies including Cisco, F5, Checkpoint, EMC, Dell, RSA, Rapid7, and many others. • Familiar with Software Defined Data Center technology and Public Cloud infrastructure concepts, including Amazon Web Services. • Experienced in Enterprise IT platform selection, certification and vendor negotiations. • 20 years of experience in Data Center Design, Build and Management. • Project Managed, Architected and designed multiple Tier 2 and Tier 3 data center facilities for SecureWorks and MindSpring Enterprises, including design of network connectivity, power plant and cabling plant. • Architected multiple SecureWorks Data Center facility moves worldwide, each composed of devices. • Over 14 years of management and staffing experience of IT, Networking, and SysAdmin teams