Ryan Elkow
About Ryan Elkow
Ryan Elkow is a Senior Cyber Security Analyst with extensive experience in technical support and security compliance across various organizations. He has worked at LCRA since 2018 and has previously held positions at EPRI, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Work at LCRA
Ryan Elkow has been employed at the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) as a Senior Cyber Security Analyst since 2018. In this role, he focuses on ensuring technical security compliance solutions across various regulatory requirements, including NERC, PCI, FBI CJIS, and HIPAA. His responsibilities include monitoring security systems for potential intrusions and implementing measures to protect the organization against security threats. He also provides reports and information related to information security issues as requested by management and other groups.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current position at LCRA, Ryan Elkow held several roles in the field of technical support and cyber security. He worked at EPRI as a Senior Technical Support Analyst from 2009 to 2013. Before that, he was a Help Desk Support Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for eight months in 2008. He also served as a Systems Administrator at Oak Ridge National Laboratory from 2008 to 2009 and as a Cellular Administrator at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Real-Time Systems Analyst at Vistra Energy from 2013 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Elkow earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Data Communication and Systems Technology (DCST) from ITT Technical Institute-Lathrop, where he studied from 2005 to 2008. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in cyber security and technical support. Throughout his career, he has developed skills in monitoring security systems, testing security measures, and ensuring compliance with various regulatory standards.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his role as a Senior Cyber Security Analyst, Ryan Elkow is responsible for testing and recommending security measures to remediate and mitigate risks within the organization. He ensures that the organization adheres to multiple regulatory requirements and monitors security systems for possible intrusions. His work involves providing detailed reports on information security issues, which are essential for management and other departments to understand the current security landscape.