Security Professional

Shaun K. Thivierge

Cyber & Physical Security Leader

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Areas of Expertise

Comprehensive security leadership across cyber and physical domains, with proven expertise in enterprise-scale implementations.

Career Summary

Over a career spanning more than a decade, Shaun has progressed from front-line security operations to senior leadership roles managing global cyber and physical security programs. Beginning as a Flex Officer in 2010, he advanced through GSOC operations, site supervision, and account management before stepping into corporate security advisory roles. His path includes leadership in emergency management during California wildfires, global security systems management, and the convergence of cyber–physical risk programs. Today, as Vulnerability Detection Manager at Oportun, Shaun drives remediation, compliance, and innovation across infrastructure, applications, and vendor ecosystems—while fostering cross-functional collaboration with Legal, HR, Safety, and Facilities.

Strategic Planning & Execution Process Improvement & Automation Physical & Cyber–Security Management Risk Assessment & Mitigation Project Management & Control Vendor Management Team Leadership & Support Staff Training & Development Emergency Management

Vulnerability Management

Comprehensive security assessments and vulnerability identification across enterprise environments.

Threat Assessment

Advanced threat modeling and risk analysis for complex organizational security landscapes.

Risk Mitigation

Strategic implementation of security controls and risk reduction frameworks.

Security Automation

Utilization of automation frameworks to enhance security operations and incident response.

Regulatory Compliance

Expert guidance on PCI DSS, SOX, and other critical regulatory compliance frameworks.

Professional Experience

A proven track record of security leadership across diverse industries, from financial services to critical infrastructure.

Led team to remediate ~2k findings for PCI DSS 3.2.1 Level 1 audit compliance.

Maintained 104%+ remediation rates across infrastructure and code vulnerabilities.

Restructured the Vulnerability Management program by revising 6 policies and procedures.

Managed SAST, DAST, BugBounty, and other scanning platforms and vendor relationships.

PCI DSS Vulnerability Management SAST/DAST Policy Development

Developed department-wide RFP and POC process for vendor evaluation.

Built integrations for 14 IoC and threat feeds for automated vulnerability triage.

Managed onboarding of cloud SIEM platform for CSOC incident response.

Managed deployment of SOAR, including 25+ integrations and 6 runbook developments.

SOAR SIEM Threat Intelligence Vendor Onboarding

Oversaw system maintenance for 350+ locations internationally.

Conducted cyber security tool stack assessments to analyze remediation capacity.

Supervised global access control federation integration for 10 locations and 3k employees.

Global Security System Maintenance Access Control Incident Response

Maintained NERC-CIP adherence via risk assessments and penetration testing.

Directly administered PG&E emergency basecamp operations in 2017 and 2018 wildfires.

Initiated onboarding and training program for 670+ contracted security officers.

NERC-CIP Vendor Compliance Emergency Operations Physical Security

Advised on physical security protocols and risk mitigation for financial assets.

Contributed to the development of corporate security policies and procedures.

Financial Security Risk Advisory Policy

Progressed through multiple roles including Flex Officer and GSOC Operator.

Managed security services for key client accounts.

Client Management GSOC Operations Site Supervision

Industry-recognized certifications demonstrating expertise across cybersecurity, physical security, and specialized domains.

Education & Development

A foundation in global studies complemented by specialized training in cybersecurity and customer experience.

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Bachelor of Science, Political Science & Global Studies

Arizona State University

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Cybersecurity Bootcamp

University of California, Berkeley

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Customer Experience Certificate

University of California, Irvine

Featured Articles & Publications

Thought leadership and insights on the evolving landscape of security management.

The Future of Integrated Security Operations

Security Management Magazine

May 2022

Exploring the convergence of cyber and physical security in modern enterprise environments.

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Physical and Digital Convergence in Security

Swiftlane Blog

March 2022

How organizations can achieve seamless integration between physical access control and cybersecurity.

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