
Palmer Colamarino
Senior Cybersecurity Architect | ISO 27001 & NIS2
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Bruxelles, Belgique
Freelance
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Introduction
Global cybersecurity expert with 15+ years leading CISO strategies, ISO27001/NIS2 compliance, and IT/OT security programs for Fortune 500 companies and NATO. Proven track record managing €50M+ security projects and reducing cyber risks across Europe, Asia, and Americas. Specialized in vCISO services, digital forensics, and AI security architecture.
Expérience de travail
Global Cybersecurity Manager and Cybersecurity Advisor
Nippon Sanso Holdings CorporationFreelance
sept. 2024 - juil. 2025
11 mois
Belgium Town, Wisconsin, États-Unis
• Coordinated several projects for the Global Director of NSHD Worldwide Cybersecurity (rewriting of ISMS Policies, Standards and Guidelines, Vulnerability Resolution & Incident management, Risk management, Network IT/OT segregation, Purdue framework, and Cloud hardening, NIS2 compliance) • Led Worldwide IT Pentest Redteam exercise in Australia, Europe, Japan and USA • Led OT Risk Assessment exercise in Korea, Vietnam, Singapore. • Led the selection process and PoC of several Cybersec tools. ( e.g. Antiphishing, External Surface Scorecards).
CISO Strategy Coordinator , IAM Team Lead a.i., IAM Domain Lead
YptoFreelance
déc. 2022 - août 2024
1 an 9 mois
Brussels Metropolitan Area
• Coordinated CISO office strategy (ISMS, NIS2, Vulnerability & Incident management, Risk management) • Led IAM team, managing Identity Credential & Access policies included PKI management and HSM, • Managed ISO27001 based ISMS implementation to comply with NIS2 EU directive
Cybersecurity Program Director & CISO Deputy (CISO Office )
D'Ieteren AutoFreelance
août 2019 - déc. 2022
3 ans 5 mois
Brussels Area, Belgium
• Designed and implemented a new ISMS based on ISO 27001 (Policies and Standard Operating Procedure) • Represented the CISO Office in GDPR project review board with DPO office about security related issues. • Represented the CISO Office on the the Architecture and Change Mgt. Boards. • Defined the requirements, participated to all the RFI/RFP phases that led to the selection of the IT&Security provider of the new SDWAN, LAN, SIEM, CSIRT, Vuln.Scan., -- as a Service contract . • Implemented a company wide Risk management framework based on ISO 27005, and the Data Classification & Protection Policy. • Selected and implemented of a new IGA (Identity, Governance and Administration) solution compatible with multiple OS environment (Windows 10, Azure AD, Linux, IBM Mainframe...) overarching the IAM process. • Designed and Implemented a new Incident Mgt Policy and a Vendor Cybersecurity screening policy. • Led the design and implementation of a company wide Cybersecurity awareness program.
Cybersecurity Expert evaluator for the EDA
European Defence AgencyFreelance
nov. 2019 - déc. 2019
2 mois
Bruxelles, Belgique
Analysed, evaluated and ranked a number of proposals for the European Defence Industrial Development Programme of “Cyber situational awareness and defence capabilities, military networks and technologies for secure communication and information sharing”.
Program/Project Manager Cyber-security at NATO Computer Incident Response Capability (NCIRC)
NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency)Freelance
févr. 2017 - juil. 2019
2 ans 6 mois
Brussels, The Hague
• Managed the full project cycle from the risk analysis, requirements gathering, design, vendor selection (RFQ) for the implementation of the 50Ml Euro new PKI/IAM management (from project inception, business case drafting and presentation to the NATO international financing committee for approval). • Led the project for the customization design and implementation of an ITSM system based on BMC Remedy. Managed the vendor management interface in close collaboration with NATO Acquisition dep’t. • Managed all phases of a NATO Cyber-tightening and Data protection project (Risk Analysis & Design, Site surveys, Advised on Cybersecurity Capability deployment issues. Witnessed technical acceptance tests, approved the final technical documentation. • Managed the Phase I and Phase II of the Cyber-IT coverage project of NATO new HQ implementing a logging capability based on Archsight and then Splunk SIEM software for the NATO Office of Security in preparation of the NATO Head of state Summit of 2018 . Prepared and performed forensic tests. • On-boarded 10 NATO bases worldwide on SIEM/Cybersec defence infrastructure .
RHEA
févr. 2015 - mars 2017
2 ans 2 mois
Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, UK, Switzerland, Canada (Montreal-Quebec)
CISO (Corporate Information & Perimetral Security Officer), Head of IT infrastructure
mai 2015 - mars 2017
1 an 11 mois
Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, UK, Switzerland, Canada (Montreal-Quebec)
As CSO: - Responsible for security posture of RHEA's HQ and all subsidiaries, both physical and digital. Written and deployed the Corporate Security Policy (compliant with EU and NATO secret clearance level about Identity mgt., Access mgt, Classified documentation mgt., etc.) of RHEA's HQ and all subsidiaries, both physical and digital (CISO functions) with particular attention to the country-by-country differences. - Co-owner of the Risk mgt. and Business continuity plan, of the loss & fraud prevention policy and the privacy policy. In charge of the definition and implementation of the IS audit plan (e.g. Penetration tests plan), physical access control policy, firewall policy with particular regard to the migration to Cloud infrastructure (IaaS, PaaS and Saas). - Led assessment, gap analysis and designed plan for acquisition of ISO27001 certification and leading its implementation plan. As Head of IT: - Responsible of the planning, coordination, operation, management and support of all servers, desktops & laptops (MS-Win, Linux, VMware ESX), and related services (e.g.: ERP, DMS, CRM, Kerio Email server), as well as the Data and VoIP network for both internal communications and the for services delivery infrastructure. This includes planning for servers, network, firewall, software, power, carriers and associated VAR management, and anticipating future state improvements like the Cloud migration plan. - Co-designed and implemented the Business Continuity plan including implementation of best practice security principles to prevent confidential data from being exposed to unauthorized users.. Led the design of the new company MPLS Worldwide network and the RFQ process for the selection of a new Telecom services provider.
Director, Cyber Security Solutions, ISO9001 Quality Assurance Manager (QM)
févr. 2015 - mars 2017
2 ans 2 mois
Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, UK, Switzerland, Canada (Montreal-Quebec)
As DIrector CSS: - Responsible for the development of Cyber Security Solution (CSS) related business within RHEA with an emphasis on IoT and Critical Infrastructures including Utilities (e.g., Energy and Water), Space, Transportation, and Telecommunications. Responsibilities include client relationship and opportunity identification, assessment of security related business opportunities, development of proposals, and direct contribution of technical and management expertise on resulting contract wins. - Successfully conducted 3 months assessment project at NATO offices of The Hague & Brussels. - Designed cyber-solutions and led use of Cyber-analysis and penetration test tools such as Kali Linux suite, OpenVAS, Snort, Wireshark, MetaSploit, etc. As Quality Assurance Manager (QM) ISO9001: - In charge ad-interim of the team maintaining and continuously improving company’s QMS. - Successfully re-certified the company in 2015 & 2016 - Leading and performing periodical internal audit on all the processes being part of the QMS. - Maintain the QMS documentation and leading its migration to the Risk Management based ISO 9001:2015
Member of the Board of Advisors
Panoptesec - cyber security project
avr. 2014 - janv. 2015
10 mois
Brussels Area, Belgium
The PANOPTESEC consortium will deliver a beyond-state-of-the-art prototype of a cyber defence decision support system, demonstrating a risk based approach to automated cyber defence that accounts for the dynamic nature of information and communications technologies (ICT) and the constantly evolving capabilities of cyber attackers. "Panoptes" is an ancient Greek term meaning "all eyes" or "all seeing".
Director Cybersecurity & Critical Infrastructure Protection
TECNAU (clients Infrabel, Belgium, ACEA, Italy)Freelance
août 2008 - janv. 2015
6 ans 6 mois
Belgium, Italy
For Infrabel, Belgium : • Directed the project for the design, contractor selection and deployment of a new IT Command & Control system (SCADA & OT) to control Belgian Railway High-Voltage Distribution Network which includes 5 separate regional systems. • Conducted formal audit of the existing 2 nationwide IT systems and the supporting Telecom infrastructure, designed strategy, proposed changes to support deployment and facilitate testing. • Directed the IP Security Test group (e.g.: MIM and DDOS attack) responsible for addressing vulnerabilities of the IP/CS104 network by performing vulnerability assessment, penetration tests, analysis, and identifying proposal to reduce enterprise risk and ensure a better cybersecurity posture. • Conducted a cybersecurity training based on tools such as Kali Linux, Nmap, OpenVAS, Metasploit, For ACEA Italy • Performed cybersecurity maturity assessment of the Power metering SCADA/OT control system of ACEA city of Rome infrastructure
Founder, Bus.Dev. Director, Managing Director
Netaly srl
janv. 2005 - déc. 2014
10 ans
Italy, Texas 76651, États-Unis
01/2005-12/2009; 01/2011-12/2014 Conceived the business plan and steered the company through all steps from its inception to becoming fully operational; headed vendor/product selection functions, managing partner and channel selection in addition to developing a partnership contract with an ITC service provider. Controlled budgets of up to €1.5M per year. Built relationships with customers in 4 countries throughout Europe and the Middle East. Appointed to restructure business activities which encompassed downsizing and outsourcing activities. Redefined and established a strategy to transform the company from a hardware sales-based business to providing a full-range of hardware and service offerings to small and mid-range ISP providers, redefining the products and services portfolio. ✔ Boosted sales by 25% in the last 9 months. ✔ Drove sales from zero to €2M in 4 years through changing strategy and expanding the products and services portfolio. ✔ Renegotiated the company’s debt with financial institutions and suppliers, negotiating an additional €150K in credit. ✔ Represented Netaly's equity interests in all the phases of the equity deal construction (Term sheet, Shareholders Agreement, Start-up charter, Financial Plan, etc..) of the creation of a start-up.
Senior Business Consultant
Mobistar
janv. 2008 - mai 2009
1 an 5 mois
Belgium Town, Wisconsin, États-Unis
Reported to Head of Roaming Department. Presented proposal for the Mobistar-Telenet Roaming interconnection agreement to Mobistar Board (CEO, CFO, and CTO) for approval. ✔Reduced costs by €5M per year after reviewing Mobistar’s traffic steering process and identifying strategy to redirect roaming traffic more efficiently. ✔Secured profitable relationship worth more than €10M annually.
Formation
Boston University
Master of Science in Management (MS)
1997 - 2000
4 ans
Licences et certifications
Master in Electronic Engineering
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