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Brad Hodge

@bradhodge

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Information Security Leader with expertise in risk resilience strategies.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values strategic risk management and fosters collaboration.

With over 15 years of experience in information security, I have dedicated my career to enhancing security postures across diverse industries through strategic business continuity, disaster recovery (BC/DR), and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) leadership. My journey began with HIPAA compliance in 1996, and since then, I have honed my skills in directing cross-functional teams, translating cybersecurity risks into actionable business outcomes, and providing clear intelligence to executives.

Currently, I serve as a Disaster Recovery Coordinator III at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, where I lead enterprise-wide BC/DR planning and resilience testing. My previous roles have included consulting on vulnerability management and phishing awareness for telecom clients, building comprehensive BC/DR programs, and driving compliance initiatives. I am passionate about fostering a culture of security awareness and preparedness, which I believe is crucial for any organization.

As I continue to grow in my career, I am eager to leverage my expertise in risk resilience strategies to help organizations navigate the complexities of cybersecurity and ensure their operational readiness. I thrive in environments that value collaboration, innovation, and proactive risk management.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Disaster Recovery Coordinator III

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Jun 2023 - Present (2 years)

Led enterprise-wide BC/DR planning, resilience testing, and monthly exercises. Authored DR playbooks and coordinated stakeholders including Infrastructure and Application Leaders—enhancing response cohesion.

BC DR Planning Resilience Testing Playbook Development Training Resiliency

Current

Owner/Senior Living Advisor

Current

Assisted Living Locators

Dec 2020 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Founded and manage a senior placement agency: CRM, partnerships, operations, and needs-based care compliance. Offer advisory services and support case management through personalized planning.

CRM Partnerships Operations Management Compliance Advisory

Cybersecurity Specialist

JSI

Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)

Consulted on vulnerability management and phishing awareness for telecom clients, aligning with NIST CSF/regulations. Conducted Nessus scans on 200+ systems, remediating 50+ critical vulnerabilities pre-deployment.

Vulnerability Management Phishing NIST CSF Nessus

BC/DR & Infosec Risk Manager

University Medical Center

Jun 2015 - Present (10 years)

Built BCDR program end-to-end; led regular crisis simulations that strengthened preparedness. Drove PCI-DSS compliance, third-party risk program, and hardening initiatives with system admins.

BCDR Program Development Crisis Simulations PCI DSS Third Party Risk Management NIST Aligned Policies

Excel VBA Automation Developer

Upwork

Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 5 months)

Developed Excel VBA automation solutions for various clients, streamlining data processing and reporting. Created custom macros and scripts to enhance productivity and efficiency.

VBA Automation Data Processing Reporting

Information Security Specialist

CityBank

Apr 2014 - Present (11 years 2 months)

Redesigned security awareness and vendor risk workflows, improving compliance clarity for 50+ stakeholders. Standardized risk assessment templates and guided business leaders in implementation, significantly reducing assessment time and risk variance.

Security Awareness Vendor Risk Management Compliance Risk Assessment Stakeholder Management