Felix A. Croos

Cyber Security Enthusiast - B.Eng. | PGDip(CS) | CISSP | CISM | CRISC | CCSK | SAA-C02 | SCS-02

Greater Perth Area

About

Cyber Security Consultant working as a Cyber Security subject matter expert. Advanced technical knowledge combined with sound business vision and project management skills. Exceptional Analytical thinking and problem-solving, with a broad understanding of IAM, Network security, data protection, and Cyber detection and response. A technical lead for incident, problem, and user support management. Experience in leading, influencing, and mentoring colleagues and supporting enterprise security environments at the senior level. Core Competences  Asset Protection  Identity and access Management  Event Management  System Development and Maintenance  Operation Security  Security Service Management  Security Architecture  Threat Modelling  Standards (NIST/ISO 27K series)  Security Review and Recommendations  Certification and Accreditation Certifications: Certified in information system security professional (CISSP) Certified information security manager (CISM) Certified Risk and Information systems controls (CRISC) Certificate of cloud security knowledge (CCSK) AWS certified solution Architect - Associate AWS certified security speciality IBM Design Thinking Practitioner IBM Security Essentials for Architects Architecture Thinking Trained on: CCNA (Cisco) CCSA (Checkpoint) CCSE (Checkpoint) JNCIA (Juniper) JNCIS (Juniper)

Experience

  • Commonwealth Bank (Hybrid)
    • Manager - Cyber Control Advisory
      Jun 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 1 mo

      Consultation on design, implementation, controls, onboarding and supporting functions for Cyber Identity and Protection Management solutions.

    • Senior Cyber Security Advisor
      Jan 2020 - Jun 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Ensured the successful implementation of the Group Cyber Security framework and design patterns in BAU and Project engagement aligned to the Group Information Security Policy and Standards.

  • Security Architect - builds and maintains Security at Insurance Commission of Western Australia
    Dec 2018 - Jan 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Responsible for building and maintaining the currency of the Insurance Commission’s IT Infrastructure Security.

  • IBM (Auckland, New Zealand)
    • Senior Security Specialist
      Jun 2015 - Nov 2018 · 3 yrs 6 mos

      Responsible for NZ Government (Unitec, EQC, MSD, and MOH), Commercial/Financial sectors (Westpac Banking, AIRNZ, AIA, TWG, and ANZ Wealth), and IBM Private and Public Cloud.

    • Engagement Solution Architect: Security Solution Development
      Jan 2013 - May 2015 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      Responsible for Westpac NZ, IBM, ANZ wealth, AirNZ, IBM MCI (managed customer infrastructure), etc.

    • Senior Security Analyst
      Jan 2008 - Dec 2012 · 5 yrs

      Part of Westpac Security Operation Management team – Juniper and Checkpoint Firewall, McAfee Anti-Virus, IBM ISS Intrusion Protection, Bluecoat Proxies, Auditing and Compliance, Security detailed design, Security documentation, and Monthly reporting and Ethical Hacking remediation. Designed and Implemented Tufin.