Dallas, TX

Nicolas Sanchez.

Information Security Administrator

I run security operations at a HITRUST R2 + SOC 2 Type 2 healthcare org. 650+ users, 2,000+ endpoints. I built our internal penetration testing program from scratch, cut vulnerabilities 40%+ year over year, and led the full EDR transition to Microsoft Defender XDR while keeping production live.

By the numbers

40%+
YoY reduction in vulnerabilities
2,000+
endpoints under management
650+
users protected
8+
years in IT and security

Experience

2024-Now
Information Security Administrator
Medical Review Institute of America
2022-2024
Help Desk Technician
Medical Review Institute of America
2020-2022
Geek Squad Manager
Best Buy
2018-2020
Geek Squad Advanced Repair Agent
Best Buy
2016-2018
Geek Squad Consultation Agent
Best Buy

Capabilities

Security Operations
  • / Detection and response
  • / Vulnerability management
  • / Internal penetration testing
  • / Software vetting and risk analysis
  • / Zero Trust / identity governance
Compliance
  • / HITRUST R2
  • / SOC 2 Type 2
  • / Audit readiness and evidence
Automation and Scripting
  • / Python
  • / PowerShell
  • / Jira

Certifications

SSCP
Systems Security Certified Practitioner
(ISC)2
CC
Certified in Cybersecurity
(ISC)2
GIT
Google IT Support
Google

Education

University of North Texas
B.A.A.S., Information Security

Contact

LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/nicolasjpsanchez Based in Dallas, TX