Ron Brown, Cissp, Mis
About Ron Brown, Cissp, Mis
Ron Brown is an Information Security Engineer at Highmark Inc., specializing in validating security controls across cloud platforms such as Google, AWS, and Azure. He has over a decade of experience in information technology and security, with a background that includes roles at various organizations and multiple degrees in related fields.
Work at Highmark
Ron Brown has been employed at Highmark Inc. as an Information Security Engineer since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for validating security controls across various cloud implementations, including Google, AWS, and Azure. He is a member of the Information Security Risk Management Cloud Security team, focusing on enterprise security services. His duties include performing capability certification functions to ensure compliance with security standards and coordinating with architecture teams to design software technologies tailored to client needs.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current position, Ron Brown held several roles in the information technology sector. He worked as a Senior Systems Administrator at BAE Systems from 2019 to 2022. Before that, he served as a Senior Systems Administrator at Fiserv Lending Solutions for seven years, from 2006 to 2013. He also worked as a System Administrator at Washington Technology Group from 2013 to 2015 and briefly as a Senior Storage Engineer at OSC Edge in 2017. Additionally, he was a Network Specialist at Aquatech International Corporation from 2000 to 2003.
Education and Expertise
Ron Brown has a diverse educational background in technology and criminal justice. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science (BSAS) in Criminal Justice from Youngstown State University, studying from 1987 to 1992. He later obtained a Master of Science (MS) in Information Technology from American InterContinental University, completing his studies from 2004 to 2005. Additionally, he achieved a Certificate in Network Administration from the International Academy of Design and Technology, where he studied from 1997 to 1998.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his role as an Information Security Engineer, Ron Brown is involved in several technical responsibilities. He recommends remediations for Prisma alerts across various cloud platforms to enhance security posture. He creates service requirements documentation to support cloud security initiatives and manages the updating process of server-based technologies to maintain security and efficiency. His expertise includes coordinating with architecture teams to design new software technologies that meet client needs.