Why I Am Leaving the Financial Sector for Critical Infrastructure

For the last 8 years, I have been the “eyes on glass” for a $29B financial institution. My job was simple in theory but complex in execution: Ensure that when a customer swipes their card at 3:00 AM, it works.

I lived by the rules of FFIEC compliance, SOX audits, and Zero-Trust architecture. I learned that “uptime” isn’t just a metric; it’s a promise to the customer.

The Pivot to Critical Infrastructure

Now, I am relocating back home to the Pacific Northwest (Washington) to take on a new challenge. I want to apply those same rigorous banking standards to the energy and utility sectors.

Why? Because the power grid is the ultimate “High Availability” environment.

The tools remain the same — PowerShell automation, SCCM patching, and deep log analysis with Splunk — but the stakes feel different. In banking, downtime means lost money. In critical infrastructure, downtime means lost services for communities.

I am excited to bring a “Financial Grade” security mindset to the rugged world of physical infrastructure.

If you are hiring in the Spokane or wider PNW area, let’s connect. I am ready to build.

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