Chris Wagner, Cissp, Ccsfp, Ccsp
About Chris Wagner, Cissp, Ccsfp, Ccsp
Chris Wagner is a Senior Sales Engineer at Trellix, with extensive experience in cybersecurity and IT security roles. He has worked at various organizations, including Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Community Health Systems, and holds multiple industry certifications.
Work at Trellix
Chris Wagner has been employed at Trellix as a Senior Sales Engineer since 2021. In this role, he utilizes his extensive background in cybersecurity and IT security to provide technical expertise and support for sales initiatives. His position involves collaborating with clients to understand their needs and demonstrating how Trellix's solutions can address their cybersecurity challenges. Wagner's experience in the field allows him to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Prior to joining Trellix, Chris Wagner held several significant positions in the cybersecurity field. He served as Risk Analysis Manager for Enterprise Cybersecurity at Vanderbilt University Medical Center from 2015 to 2019. He also worked as a Senior IT Security Specialist at CIBER, Inc. from 2011 to 2014 and as a Project Leader in IT Security at Zycron from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he was a Security Engineer at Community Health Systems from 2007 to 2011. These roles contributed to his expertise in risk analysis and security management.
Education and Expertise
Chris Wagner earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Network Security from Davenport University, where he studied from 2005 to 2007. He also studied Computer Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis from 1993 to 1995. His educational background is complemented by a range of professional certifications, including CISSP, CCSP, HITRUST CCSFP, CompTIA Security+, Network+, and A+. This combination of education and certifications underpins his proficiency in cybersecurity and IT security.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Chris Wagner is proficient in several programming languages, including Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, C, C++, and Assembly (x86). His technical skills extend to familiarity with a broad suite of commercial enterprise products, including those from Symantec, McAfee, Cisco, and Microsoft. He has developed custom solutions for monitoring internal security systems on a nationwide network, showcasing his ability to apply technical knowledge to practical security challenges.
Career Background
Chris Wagner's career spans several roles in the IT and cybersecurity sectors. He began his career as a Computing Consultant at Washington University in St. Louis from 1993 to 1995. He later transitioned to Staples, where he worked as a Sales Manager for ten years, from 1996 to 2006. Following that, he held various positions in cybersecurity, including his role at Community Health Systems and subsequent positions at CIBER, Inc. and Zycron. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of both technical and managerial aspects of cybersecurity.