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I'm Andrew Nowlin

Proven Cybersecurity and Information Technology Leader

Experienced Incident Responder and Case Manager

Vetarn Security Analyst and Engineer

Skilled Enterprise Infrastructure Architect

Trusted Critical Infrastructure Security Specialist

Dedicated Cybersecurity Practitioner

About Me

Andrew is a seasoned cybersecurity and technology leader with over 10 years of professional experience driving innovation and resilience in the IT and security sectors. With a proven track record spanning IT engineering, security operations, incident response, and technology strategy development, he has supported numerous organizations in navigating complex technology and security challenges, responding to security incidents, and enhancing their defenses as both an internal staff member and most recently as a cybersecurity consultant. His expertise extends to regulatory compliance, threat intelligence, and operational maturity, underpinned by both hands-on leadership and in-depth advisory experience across diverse industries.

  • Name: Andrew Nowlin
  • Location: Oklahoma City, OK
  • Experience: 14 Years
Key Skills
  • Technology and Security Program Development
  • Cybersecurity Incident Response & Remediation
  • Threat Intelligence Collection, Analysis, and Reporting
  • Risk Identification and Management
  • External Attack Surface Management
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance Program Management
  • Enterprise Infrastructure Engineering
  • Modern Cloud Workplace Management
Professional Experience
January 2025 - Present
Lead, Security Operations
Trace3

Andrew oversees internal security operations for Trace3, managing the organization's response to security incidents and enhancing its overall cyber defense strategy. He leads the internal incident response team, coordinates forensic investigations, and ensures effective remediation and recovery efforts. His responsibilities include maintaining regulatory compliance, refining security policies, and supporting initiatives to strengthen Trace3's own cybersecurity posture.

June 2021 - January 2025
Practice Lead, Incident Prevention & Response
Trace3

As Practice Lead, Andrew provided expert advisory services to customers, including breach coaching, incident response, and post-incident guidance. He facilitated proactive engagements like tabletop exercises, threat intelligence workshops, and vulnerability management strategy analyses. Andrew also supported sales engineering for threat intelligence products and MSSP services, while collaborating with internal and partner teams on diverse engagements, from OSINT analysis to business risk assessments and purple team exercises.

September 2020 - January 2023
Director, Information Technology & Security
National Child Protection Task Force

Andrew established and led the IT and Security Department, managing operations, development, data, and security. He developed the organization's technological strategy, ensuring compliance, policy creation, and successful operations. He also handled vendor relationships and budgets, leveraging donated software and services to advance the organization's mission.

June 2017-June 2021
Systems & Security Engineer
CFS Brands

As Systems & Security Engineer, Andrew managed cybersecurity training, IT operations, and security projects, including a global firewall refresh and infrastructure upgrades for newly acquired companies. He developed incident response initiatives and deployed advanced SIEM and NGAV solutions across divisions. Previously as Systems Administrator, he managed global IT infrastructure, designed new data centers, and implemented security solutions post-corporate spin-off.

July 2014 - May 2017
Director, Information Technology
Tate Publishing & Enterprises

Andrew rebuilt IT operations from the ground up, implementing key processes from helpdesk to code management to key technology and security policies, with a diverse team of professionals across the US and the Philippines. He optimized AWS and on-premise infrastructure to reduce costs and implemented corporate cybersecurity initiatives, including SIEM deployment. He led the department until the business closure, facilitating its final operations.

Volunteering & Community Involvement
August 2020 - Present
Board Member/Co-Founder
conINT
November 2020 - Present
Member
InfraGard Oklahoma Members Alliance
April 2020 - Present
Volunteer/Community Participant
COVID-19 Cyber Threat Coalition
May 2021 - Present
Threat Intelligence Contributor
Pulsedive Community
February 2021 - Present
Community Volunteer
Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps


Education
Class Of 2010
A.A.S. Information Technology - Network Engineering
Northern Oklahoma College
Class Of 2009
High School Diploma
Ponca City Sr. High School