Danny Mayer

DevOps Manager

Dallas, Texas, United States15 yrs 6 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in optimizing IT infrastructure and cybersecurity frameworks.
Proven track record in incident response and risk management.
Strong leadership in cross-functional team environments.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity Architect with extensive experience in IT infrastructure and risk management.

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Skills

Core Skills

CybersecurityIncident ResponseOperational ExcellenceTechnical SupportIt Infrastructure ManagementLaw Enforcement

Other Skills

Incident ManagementTechnical LeadershipSecurity ArchitectureRisk AssessmentComplianceScriptingProject ManagementSentineloneWeb Application FirewallsNetwrix AuditorSplunk EnterpriseNessus Vulnerability ScanningNetwork InfrastructureIPSVLANs

About

Organized and technically minded professional with extensive expertise in optimizing IT infrastructure, implementing cybersecurity frameworks, and driving compliance initiatives across diverse industries. What makes me stand out is my ability to reduce security risks, improve incident response strategies, and lead cross-functional teams in fortifying organizational security and operational resilience. I am well-renowned for conducting thorough IT assessments, leading security training initiatives, and implementing proactive strategies to ensure business continuity. My expertise lies in securing multi-site network infrastructures, managing IT governance, and executing security enhancements that minimize vulnerabilities and strengthen cyber defense. A creative problem-solver, I excel at optimizing security operations through automation, scripting, and comprehensive vulnerability assessments. Committed to safeguarding digital assets and ensuring regulatory compliance, I bring a proactive and strategic approach to IT security, risk management, and infrastructure resilience.

Experience

15 yrs 6 mos

Total Experience

5 yrs 6 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 6 mos

Current Experience

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2 roles

Security Services Architect

Promoted

Jun 2024 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos · Remote

Security operations leader responsible for incident response execution, compliance outcomes, and operational excellence across a large‑scale managed security services environment. Acts as senior escalation point, incident commander, and trusted advisor for internal teams and clients.
Owned Incident Management across managed clients, leading command calls, stakeholder communications, and post‑incident reviews with documented corrective actions.
Provided day‑to‑day technical leadership, mentorship, and escalation support for security engineers and analysts across incident response and compliance engagements.
Acted as subject matter expert for security architecture, tool selection, and pre‑sales engagements, aligning client risk reduction goals with scalable service delivery.
Enhanced incident preparedness by authoring incident response plans for clients and leading post-completion tabletop exercises.
Increased project throughput and efficiency by optimizing workflows, scripting, and SOP creation, enabling completion of projects 65% faster while maximizing resource utilization and profitability.
Mitigated IT and cybersecurity risks by performing comprehensive IT/Risk assessments and identifying vulnerabilities in external/internal infrastructure, Active Directory, and SaaS environments.

Incident ManagementTechnical LeadershipSecurity ArchitectureRisk AssessmentComplianceCybersecurity+1

IT Support Specialist III

Nov 2023 – Jun 2024 · 7 mos · Remote

As a part of this role, I supported service delivery transparency by creating comprehensive documentation of client environments, along with facilitating knowledge transfer and operational consistency. Moreover, I strengthened team expertise by mentoring and assisting Tier I and Tier II technicians to foster skill development and improve overall technical proficiency.
Increased client satisfaction by delivering advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving support; ensured seamless issue resolution.
Minimized client downtime by serving as a technical escalation point and collaborating with team members and third-party vendors.

Cyber-securitySentineloneTechnical Support

The university of texas at dallas

IT Support Specialist III

Apr 2023 – Oct 2023 · 6 mos

I built and led a high-performing team by interviewing, hiring, and overseeing student employees while driving solutions for M365 challenges and faculty/staff training initiatives. Furthermore, I ensured process consistency by creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation while facilitating efficient internal process implementation.
Improved business efficiency by delivering user training on M365 products like Power Automate, Bookings, and Planner.
Resolved integration issues by collaborating with cross-functional teams across multiple divisions and ensuring seamless functionality.

Compass bible church

Systems Administrator/vCIO

Sep 2020 – Apr 2024 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Aliso Viejo, California, United States

During my time, I supported IT infrastructure and security by acting in IT Director-level responsibilities and overseeing infrastructure upgrades, technical expertise, IT purchases, inventory management, and cybersecurity incident response. I also ensured business resilience by formulating and executing a business continuity and disaster recovery plan.
Reduced manual labor for patch management by 65% by implementing NinjaOne RMM, Intune, BitLocker/FileVault, Microsoft Defender, and Huntress across 120 Macs, 30 PCs, and four servers.
Enhanced cybersecurity visibility and risk management by deploying Netwrix Auditor, Splunk Enterprise, Nessus Vulnerability Scanning, and Huntress/Blumira SIEM; ensured proactive security measures.
Achieved full network visibility by identifying, deploying, and maintaining network infrastructure across five locations, implementing IPS, VLANs, and live alerts for critical equipment.
Improved security awareness by leading annual training and phishing campaigns, reducing phishing email clicks by 15%, and strengthening organizational security posture.

Cyber-securityWeb Application FirewallsIT Infrastructure Management

Orange county sheriff's department

Deputy Sheriff

Nov 2010 – Apr 2023 · 12 yrs 5 mos · Orange, CA

As a Deputy Sheriff, I maintained public safety and order by intervening in disputes, de-escalating conflicts, and protecting citizens in both public and private settings. Strengthened law enforcement skills by participating in specialized training sessions, including firearms, defensive tactics, first aid, and other critical response techniques.
Secured and preserved evidence at crime scenes by conducting preliminary investigations / ensuring integrity in criminal proceedings.
Enhanced workforce readiness by training, mentoring, and reviewing policies with new deputies; tracked progress through reports.

Public SafetyIncident InvestigationLaw Enforcement