Chad Thompson

Cyber Security Director | Incident Response Expert | CISSP Certified

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About Chad Thompson

Chad Thompson is a results-driven security operations professional with over 10 years of experience in developing and implementing security policies, managing personnel, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting risk assessments, and providing effective solutions to safeguard organizational assets and personnel.

Chad Thompson's Top Skills

Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Disaster Recovery Information Technology Team Management Security Operations Risk Assessment

Professional Experience of Chad Thompson

TriNet

Duration: 12 years 4 months

Director of Cyber Defense

May 2023 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Director of Security Operations

April 2022 - May 2023 (1 year 2 months)

  • Manage all aspects of 24/7 security response function.
  • Develop and implement cybersecurity strategy, policies, and procedures.
  • Oversee a team of cybersecurity professionals across multiple time zones.
  • Conduct regular risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Coordinate investigation and resolution of cybersecurity incidents.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).

Security Operations Senior Manager

March 2021 - April 2022 (1 year 2 months)

Security Operations Manager

September 2019 - March 2021 (1 year 7 months)

Information Technology Service Desk Manager

September 2015 - September 2019 (4 years 1 month)

Senior Technical Support Analyst - Tier-2

June 2012 - September 2015 (3 years 4 months)

Intel Corporation

IT Technical Support Manager

January 2006 - January 2012 (6 years 1 month)

  • Recruited and managed a team of local and remote IT support staff.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operation of the on-site computer service center.
  • Managed trouble ticket queues for the entire support services department.
  • Provided hardware and software support for Windows and Unix systems.

Certifications

CISSP

Certified Information Systems Security Professional

Active since July 2022

ServiceNow

Certified System Administrator

Active since June 2017

Honors & Awards

TriNet BZ! (Bravo Zulu) Award

TriNet Braveheart Program

Personal Projects

Trusted Wizard

Live streaming brand with a growing following on multiple platforms, focusing on development progress and music production.

Retold TV

Interactive storytelling podcast and live streaming channel dedicated to sharing life stories and experiences.

Southern California Roleplay (SCRP)

FiveM GTA5 roleplay server with over 500 members, featuring a realistic economy and custom scripts.

Music and Audio Production

Hobby in music production and DJing, with experience in online radio stations and FM broadcasting.

Warp Corp

Music production and DJ project featuring custom iPad application for live visuals and audio performances.

SYQ - Music Television

Publication focused on music and television content.

Education

Colorado State University

Bachelor's degree, Communication and Media Studies (2004 - 2008)

Arapahoe Community College

Associate's degree, Computer Programming (2003 - 2004)

Collegiate Academy of Colorado

Regular/General High School/Secondary Diploma Program (2000 - 2004)