Nicholas Ryan McLarty

McLarty, Nick

Information Technology Security Manager

Network and Information Systems - TTI Headquarters and Research Building, Room 123
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
The Texas A&M University System
3135 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3135
ph. (979) 862-1417 Ext. 81433
nick@tamu.edu

Short Biography

Nick serves as the Agency's information security officer and is responsible for administering the Agency's information security program. In this capacity, he develops and recommends policies, and establishes procedures and practices, necessary to ensure the security of information resources assets against unauthorized or accidental modification, destruction, or disclosure. He also documents and maintains an up-to-date information security program, monitors the effectiveness of defined controls for mission critical information, verifies that appropriate security controls are in place for all major information resources projects, and reports to the agency director on the status and effectiveness of information resources security controls.

Nick relocated to College Station in July 2009 from San Antonio, Texas, continuing his service in public education that began with the Northside Independent School District in 1999. Most recently at Northside ISD, Nick served as the police department's communications systems manager, responsible for administering the District's multi-site public safety radio communications system, the Agency's computer network, geographic information systems (GIS), and computer assisted dispatching and records management system. Nick also produced all Agency activity and crime reports and analyses, and ensured Agency compliance with the National Incident Management System.

Nick is also a member of the United States Air Force Reserve at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio since 2003, where he is the non-commissioned officer in charge of combat arms and a security forces supervisor. In these positions, Nick oversees the ground weapons training program, performs military law enforcement duties, and participates in air base ground defense. His service in the Air Force includes one tour in Iraq and a mobilization during Hurricane Katrina.

Education

  • B.A., Emergency & Disaster Management, American Military University.
  • A.A.S., Criminal Justice, Community College of the Air Force, 2010.

Experience

  • Information Technology Security Manager, Network and Information Systems, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, January 2012 - Present.
  • Security Forces Craftsman, United States Air Force, September 2003 - Present.
  • Senior Network Analyst, Network and Information Systems, Texas Transportation Institute, July 2011 - December 2011.
  • Web Administrator, Network and Information Systems, Texas Transportation Institute, July 2009 - July 2011.
  • Communications Systems Manager, Northside ISD Police Department, San Antonio, Texas, January 2008 - July 2009.
  • Web Technologist, Northside Independent School District, San Antonio, Texas, July 2005 - January 2008.
  • Communications Supervisor, Northside ISD Police Department, San Antonio, Texas, October 2002 - July 2005.
  • Police Dispatcher, Northside ISD Police Department, San Antonio, Texas, December 1999 - October 2002.

Affiliations

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional, (ISC)2, May 2012 - Present.
  • Deputy Commander, Civil Air Patrol, George H. W. Bush Composite Squadron, August 2010 - Present.
  • Member, International Association of Emergency Managers, July 2010 - Present.
  • Member, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, October 2009 - Present.
  • Project+ and Security+ Certified Professional, Computing Technology Industry Association, September 2009 - Present.
  • Life Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars, October 2007 - Present.
  • Member, Air Force Sergeants Association, October 2007 - Present.
  • Member, Association of Public Safety Communications Officials, October 2002 - December 2009.
  • Member, Civil Air Patrol, September 1997 - Present.