Peter Zwieryznski
Pittsburgh
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Information Security
Koppers Inc
East Pittsburgh
01.2022 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams in the development of innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
- Represented the organization at industry events, conferences, and public meetings.
- Oversaw strategic planning and implementation to ensure organizational goals were met.
Information Security Architect
Koppers Incorporated
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Information Security policy and procedure
- Firewall policy management
- Management, deployment, and enforcement of User awareness program
- Vulnerability Scanning
- Corporate cyber security assessments
- Endpoint Security
- Security Infrastructure
- M&A security assessments
Network Administrator
Koppers Incorporated
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Network Architecting and Engineering
- Scoping, architecting and deploying both plant and corporate global network infrastructures
- Vendor and product scoping and assessment
- Ongoing global network and systems monitoring, and support
- Meraki Deployment
- Scoping, staging and deployment of new corporate Meraki wireless system.
- Managing corporate telecom migrations
Integrated Communications Systems Engineer
Thales Transportation and Security
06.2013 - 06.2014
- System Design and Integration
- Servers installation, configuration and support
- Windows Server 2008
- Server application clustering
- Active directory
- Communication configuration (Ethernet, RS232)
- FTP
- SQL Server 2008
- Database installation
- Database management
- Network installation, configuration and integration
- Cisco 3750
- Checkpoint firewall
- Hirschmann routers and switches
- Workstation setup and support
- Windows 7
- Windows XP
Network Engineer
Bechtel Plant Machinery
10.2011 - 06.2013
- Network and Systems Monitoring Administration
- Installation, deployment, and support of full enterprise monitoring
- Solarwinds Orion monitoring and alerting for the following
- Network hardware, device configuration
- Netflow
- Server hardware and processes (virtual and physical)
- Enterprise Applications
- WAN Router configuration, installation and support
- Cisco 1800, 1900, 3900 and ASR series
- Worldwide remote support
- Remote router management and client support
Network Engineer
University of Pittsburgh
05.2011 - 10.2011
- F5 server Load Balancer Support
- Tivoli Netcool Monitoring
- Cisco Works
- Datacenter Cable installation and management (copper and fiber)
- Cisco Switches (2950, 3750, 6500, Nexus 1000 & 5000)
- Switch/Blade Installation
- Switch configuration and support
- General port configuration
- VLAN management
- Port security
- IOS upgrades
- FWSM/ASA firewall management and configuration
Instructor
Pennsylvania State University
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Teaching Two Courses
- Network Administration
- Advanced Network Administration
Network Operations Center Technician
DRS LLC
01.2010 - 05.2011
- Windows Server 2003, 2008 Installation, support, user management
- Installation of switches and initial configurations
- Monitor, troubleshoot and resolve daily system and network/system outages
- Remote system and user management:
- VMware client configuration and maintenance
- Exchange Server 2003/2008 user support and maintenance
- Support of physical datacenter daily operations including power and facility
Professor/Graduate Assistant
Youngstown State University
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Teach 3 Separate Courses on the following materials:
- A class to teach students how to install and maintain modern operating systems
- A class to teach college students how to effectively utilize Microsoft Office Applications
- A class to teach Youngstown Early College students introductory computer skills
District Sales Manager Trainee
RadioShack
Cleveland
07.2005 - 10.2006
- 1 of 2 managers out of 45 to be promoted to program.
- Assisted in both manager and employees district training sessions.
- Successfully operated Cleveland’s highest volume store
Manager
RadioShack
Liberty
07.2004 - 07.2005
- Inducted into advanced manager in training program in July, and completed the 6-month program in 2 months.
- Successfully conducted and operated the opening of a new store.
- Trained and excelled in the following areas:
- Achieved the Top Gun Award (Awarded to the top sales manager in the region, out of approximately 250 stores).
Education
Instructor -
Pennsylvania State University
05.2011
Professor/Graduate Assistant -
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, Ohio12.2010
Master of Science - Computing and Information Systems
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, Ohio05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, Ohio05.2002
Skills
- CISSP
- GCIH
- Vulnerability assessment
- Policy development
- Incident response
- Firewall design
- Firewall implementation
- Firewall troubleshooting
- Network architecture
- Vendor management
- Public speaking
- Network troubleshooting
- Strong management skills
- Strong analytical skills
References
- Kevin Garben, ICS Manager, Thales Transportation and Security, 814-434-9636, kevin.garben@us.thalesgroup.com
- Todd Miller, Operations Manager, DRS LLC, 330-714-5371, tmiller@drsllc.net
- Anthony Bender, Bechtel, 518-928-9701, anthony.bender@unpp.gov
- Kalpesh Patel, Network Engineer, University of Pittsburgh, 570-939-9799, kalpeshpatel.2481@gmail.com
Activities
- Social Fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, President, V.P. of Finance, V.P. of Recruiting, Housing Manager, Director of Philanthropies
- Youngstown State University, Research Assistant, Assisted in conducting Visual Basic courses
Timeline
Director, Information Security
Koppers Inc
01.2022 - Current
Information Security Architect
Koppers Incorporated
01.2016 - 01.2022
Network Administrator
Koppers Incorporated
06.2014 - 06.2016
Integrated Communications Systems Engineer
Thales Transportation and Security
06.2013 - 06.2014
Network Engineer
Bechtel Plant Machinery
10.2011 - 06.2013
Network Engineer
University of Pittsburgh
05.2011 - 10.2011
Instructor
Pennsylvania State University
01.2011 - 05.2011
Network Operations Center Technician
DRS LLC
01.2010 - 05.2011
Professor/Graduate Assistant
Youngstown State University
01.2009 - 12.2010
District Sales Manager Trainee
RadioShack
07.2005 - 10.2006
Manager
RadioShack
07.2004 - 07.2005
Instructor -
Pennsylvania State University
Professor/Graduate Assistant -
Youngstown State University
Master of Science - Computing and Information Systems
Youngstown State University
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Youngstown State University