Delvis Simmonds

BSc., CISSP, GSEC (SANS SEC401), SC-900, FSCA

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Email: delvis@delvissimmonds.com • Location: San Antonio, TX.

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ABOUT DELVIS

Senior cybersecurity leader with 13+ years building and governing enterprise security programs across highly regulated financial services, defense supply chain, and healthcare environments. Currently the senior cybersecurity authority for Sager Electronics (a TTI/Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary), leading its CMMC Level 2 compliance program end-to-end, CUI scoping, gap assessments, and NIST SP 800-171 control implementation, while directing Zero Trust endpoint architecture, AI security, CrowdStrike Falcon EDR/XDR strategy, and SIEM/SOC operations. CISSP-certified, with a track record of translating complex cybersecurity risk and regulatory requirements (NIST, PCI DSS, HIPAA, FFIEC) into business decisions that strengthen security posture while enabling growth.


Professional Experience & Key Achievements

Senior Information Security Analyst (Cybersecurity Program Lead / Security Advisor) - TTI Inc. (Berkshire Hathaway)
Serve as the senior cybersecurity authority for Sager Electronics, directing enterprise security strategy, Zero Trust architecture, AI security, and lifecycle governance for ~800 users and ~2,000 endpoints. Leading Sager's CMMC Level 2 compliance program end-to-end while owning the CrowdStrike Falcon EDR/XDR strategy and SIEM/SOC operations across IBM QRadar, Google Chronicle, and ReliaQuest GreyMatter.

Advisory CISO & Director of IT - RejuviLux Wellness, PLLC (MedSpa)
Served as fractional IT and cybersecurity leader for a HIPAA-regulated MedSpa, architecting a segmented Ubiquiti UniFi network, leading a zero-data-loss EHR migration, and owning endpoint protection, access controls, and HIPAA-aligned security practices.

Senior Information Security Analyst - Credit Human Federal Credit Union
Directed enterprise endpoint security operations, Zero Trust Conditional Access implementation, and incident response for a large NCUA-regulated financial institution, cutting incident containment timelines by ~40-50%.

IT Security Analyst - City National Bank & Trust
Built core endpoint security capabilities, including patch management, MDM, and encryption, and led vulnerability management initiatives within a federally regulated banking environment.


Projects

MedSpa IT & Security Transformation
Planned and implemented an enterprise-grade IT and cybersecurity environment for a multi-room MedSpa operation. Implemented segmented VLANs, HIPAA-aware access controls, and secure Wi-Fi networks. Migrated to HIPAA-compliant VoIP (Nextiva/Zoom Health) and integrated electronic health record systems for improved efficiency and security.

ZenArmor & Protectli - Home Network Security Lab
Built a fully segmented, enterprise-style home network to test and validate real-world security configurations. Using OPNsense on a Protectli VP2420 appliance, I configured ZenArmor for inline traffic inspection, content filtering, and YouTube access control across multiple VLANs. Integrated transparent bridge mode for seamless enforcement between modem and Ubiquiti UniFi infrastructure, enabling hands-on testing of network visibility, SSL inspection, and policy enforcement.


Certifications

  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) | (ISC)²

  • GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials) | GIAC

  • Proofpoint Certified AI/ML Specialist | Proofpoint

  • SC-900: Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals | Microsoft

  • IBM Security Zero Trust Principles | IBM

  • Qualys Certified Specialist | Qualys

  • FSCA (ForeScout Certified Associate) | ForeScout Technologies

  • CompTIA Network+ | CompTIA

  • MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) | Microsoft

  • MTA (Microsoft Technology Associate) | Microsoft

  • MTA: Networking Fundamentals | Microsoft


Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Concentration: Information Assurance and Security
Cameron University — Lawton, Oklahoma (2009–2013)

Focused on the principles of network defense, risk management, and systems security. Coursework included secure software development, digital forensics, and applied cryptography. Graduated with a strong foundation that shaped my career in enterprise security and IT infrastructure design.


When I’m not securing systems/environments

Family, photography, fitness training, and building smarter home tech. I enjoy creative outlets and practical tech projects that keep my problem-solving sharp.

CONTACT

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Delvis D. Simmonds, CISSP


📍 San Antonio, Texas


📧 delvis@delvissimmonds.com


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