Samuel S.
Greater Twin Cities, Minnesota · Information Security Director · Essentia Health
About
Samuel S. is an accomplished Information Security Director with extensive experience in developing and implementing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies. He has a proven track record in risk management, compliance, incident response, and leading cross-functional teams to protect sensitive data across various sectors, including healthcare and government. Samuel is also skilled in staff education on best practices and emerging threats, consistently maturing security programs and developing advanced risk management initiatives.
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Strategic Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Risk Management
- Operational Security
- Cybersecurity Policy Development
- Project Management
Licenses & Certifications
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CISSP
ISC2 Certifications
Issued Jul 2026
Experience
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Information Security Director
Essentia Health
Jan 2023 — Present
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Business Information Security Officer (BISO)
Minnesota IT Services
Jan 2020 — Jan 2023
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IT1 - Information Systems Technician Petty Officer First Class (E-6)
US Navy
Jan 2013 — Jan 2020
Recent posts
[celebration:new_certification]Has successfully verified **CISSP** (ISC2 Certifications)