Richard Ghattas
About Richard Ghattas
Richard Ghattas is a Systems Engineer at Kohl's with extensive experience in network management and information security.
Company: Kohl's
Richard Ghattas is currently employed at Kohl's where he works as a Systems Engineer. He has been with the company since 2017, focusing on administering and managing information security applications. His role includes reviewing security-related requests and ensuring the protection of data through various security measures.
Previous Positions: Network Management and Engineering
Prior to his role at Kohl's, Richard Ghattas worked at FIS from 2014 to 2017 as a Systems Programmer III and Team Lead for Network Management Engineering Tools in Little Rock, Arkansas. He also worked at Windstream Communications as a Network Engineer II from 2012 to 2014, where he focused on network engineering solutions. His earlier experience includes roles at CompuCom where he served as both a Senior Networking Specialist and Networking Specialist, providing network support and system integration services.
Education and Expertise: University of Arkansas
Richard Ghattas graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, which he earned between 1999 and 2002. He has developed expertise in various facets of information security, threat response, and data protection. Additionally, he is skilled in managing security applications and systems integration, utilizing his academic background to enhance his professional capabilities.
Roles in Information Security
In his current position at Kohl's, Richard Ghattas works on the Infosec Tools and Engineering team. His responsibilities involve administering and managing Infosec applications for threat response and data protection. He reviews security-related requests such as elevated rights on user workstations and firewall requests, and collaborates with information security teams to create or modify solutions aimed at improving content delivery. He is also involved in writing and updating administrative procedures necessary for the installation, architecture, maintenance, and troubleshooting of security solutions.
Technical Roles and Responsibilities
Richard Ghattas has a rich history of technical roles, having worked at Acxiom as a Data Architect and Technical Support Specialist before transitioning into various positions focused on network management and engineering. His role at Acxiom involved a considerable amount of data modeling and technical support work. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated capability in managing a suite of security applications, including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), which are used across multiple information security teams to enhance security and data protection.