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Kyle Button

Senior Information Security Engineer · GCIH · GSEC
Marquette, Michigan · Remote
Mayo Clinic GIAC Certified Zscaler Product Owner MS Defender SME Threat Hunting Incident Response 14+ yrs Healthcare IT Frequency42 LLC Founder

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Senior Information Security Engineer at Mayo Clinic with over 14 years in healthcare IT. My work centers on fortifying cybersecurity defenses, leading incident response, and running threat hunting operations that keep one of the world's largest health systems safe.

Currently serving as Zscaler Product Owner and Subject Matter Expert for both Zscaler and Microsoft Defender within the Network Security team under the Infrastructure Protection Director. I operate within the CSOC, optimizing SIEM systems and building the tooling and knowledge that keeps the team sharp.

Outside of Mayo, I run Frequency42 LLC — an AI and IT consultancy for small businesses in the Midwest. I build the SaaS tools that power it, integrate APIs to automate client workflows and data acquisition, and work daily with ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to accelerate development and deliver smarter solutions. I also serve as President of the Marquette County Interscholastic Cycling team and as Branch Chief for Cybersecurity Engineering with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

14+ Years at Mayo Clinic
2 GIAC Certifications
4+ Active SaaS Products
~17yr Total IT Career

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Senior Information Security Engineer
Mayo Clinic
Dec 2023 – Present Remote Full-time
  • Zscaler Product Owner — driving implementation, adoption, and ongoing delivery across the enterprise
  • SME for Zscaler and Network Security under the Infrastructure Protection Director
  • Lead threat hunting operations and incident response for one of the world's largest health systems
  • Optimize SIEM tooling and processes for the CSOC team
Information Security Engineer
Mayo Clinic
Mar 2020 – Dec 2023 · 3 yrs 10 mos Remote
  • MS Defender SME — monitored endpoints and users, investigated high-severity issues across O365
  • Zscaler CSOC SME — maintained logs, alerts, and tooling for the CSOC
  • Ran Incident Response events end-to-end following NIST and IR Command structure
  • Mentored new engineers; maintained SOC2, OIS, and NIST standards compliance
  • Maintained CSOC lab environment and equipment inventory
Senior Network Engineer
Mayo Clinic
Dec 2019 – Mar 2020 · 4 mos Rochester, MN · On-site
  • Built and maintained the knowledgebase for all network tools, tasks, and processes
  • Coordinated NOC staff through outages; administered Voyance wireless analytics platform
  • Administered NetBrain for network troubleshooting and device configuration backup
  • Delivered Python, NAPALM, and JSON training to network staff and IT peers
Company Owner
Kyle Button Consulting
Apr 2011 – Oct 2020 · 9 yrs 7 mos Rochester, MN · Hybrid
  • Web design and development (HTML, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, WordPress, CSS)
  • Designed and deployed multi-floor commercial networks (802.3 wired, 802.11 wireless)
  • Built virtual and physical Linux/Windows servers for client environments
  • Integrated third-party APIs to automate data acquisition and streamline client workflows
  • HIPAA compliance consulting for dental, chiropractic, and therapy offices
  • G Suite administration for email, backups, and device compliance
Technical Operations Manager
RadioRiff.com
Oct 2013 – Oct 2020 · 7 yrs 1 mo Remote · Freelance
  • Built and operated an online streaming service for an internet radio station on Linux
  • Developed a song-streaming tracking system for music licensing compliance
  • Built and maintained plugins for multi-platform audio delivery
Senior Editor / Social Media Director
MissingRemote.com
Oct 2010 – Oct 2017 · 7 yrs 1 mo Remote · Freelance
  • Edited and published technology news and reviews
  • Drove website traffic via social media; attended CES to cover emerging technology
  • Produced weekly podcasts on home theater, DVR, and media servers
Workstation Support Specialist
Rochester Public Schools ISD #535
May 2008 – Jul 2011 · 3 yrs 3 mos Rochester, MN · On-site
  • Project managed SCCM for 6,800 machines district-wide
  • Led the Windows 7 migration project — researched, beta tested, repackaged, deployed
  • Liaison between school administration and the RPS IT department
  • Led Android phone initiative that eliminated Blackberry servers and reduced IT costs
  • Created and hosted the IT team's internal tech blog for sharing troubleshooting fixes

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Security
  • SIEM Engineering
  • Cyber Threat Hunting
  • Incident Response
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Malware Analysis
  • Intrusion Detection
  • Security Operations (CSOC)
  • NIST / SOC2 / HIPAA
Tools & Platforms
  • Zscaler (Product Owner)
  • Microsoft Defender (SME)
  • Microsoft 365 / Azure AD
  • ServiceNow
  • NetBrain
  • AWS · Azure · GCP
  • Voyance Wireless Analytics
  • SCCM
Networking
  • Network Security
  • TCP/IP · DNS · VPN
  • Cisco Networking
  • 802.3 / 802.11 Wireless
  • Packet Capture & Analysis
  • NOC Operations
  • Enterprise Architecture
Development
  • Python
  • PHP
  • JavaScript
  • HTML / CSS
  • MySQL / MariaDB
  • REST API Integration
  • Data Acquisition & ETL
  • Workflow Automation
  • Web Apps (SaaS)
  • iOS & Android Apps
  • Docker · Caddy · nginx
  • Linux Server Admin
AI & LLM Platforms
  • ChatGPT / OpenAI API
  • Claude / Anthropic API
  • Google Gemini API
  • Prompt Engineering
  • AI Workflow Integration
  • Self-hosted LLMs (Ollama)
  • AI-assisted Automation
  • Data Pipeline Design
Infrastructure
  • Self-hosted Docker stacks
  • WireGuard / Pangolin
  • MariaDB Replication
  • Cloudflare (38 zones)
  • Proxmox / Virtualization
  • Automated Failover
  • NAS / Backup Systems
Other
  • Project Management
  • Technical Training
  • Audio / Video Production
  • Podcasting
  • Technical Writing
  • NAPALM / Network Automation

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SANS Institute · GIAC
GIAC Certified Incident Handler
(GCIH)
Issued: April 2023  ·  Expires: April 2027
Credential ID: 45357
SANS Institute · GIAC
GIAC Security Essentials
(GSEC)
Issued: May 2022  ·  Expires: May 2026
Credential ID: 51160

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Outside of Mayo, I build things. Frequency42 LLC is my AI & IT consultancy for small businesses in the Midwest — and the home of a growing family of SaaS tools, all self-hosted on private bare-metal infrastructure with automated failover and zero cloud vendor lock-in.

Frequency42 AI · IT Consulting

AI solutions and managed IT for small businesses in the Midwest. Services include AI discovery & strategy, process automation, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, network setup, and custom app development — all at prices that make sense for Main Street.

frequency42.com
Custom App Development Web · iOS · Android

Have an idea for a web app, iPhone app, or Android app? I can help you build it. Whether it's a customer-facing tool, an internal workflow app, or a brand new product — let's talk about what it would take to bring it to life.

get in touch
QRCode42 SaaS · QR

Professional QR code generation, tracking, and management. Built for marketing campaigns, event registration, and business cards. Track scans, manage campaigns, and see analytics — all in one dashboard.

qrcode42.com
QRMenu42 SaaS · Hospitality

Contactless digital menus for restaurants, bars, and cafes. Update your menu in real time without reprinting anything. Built for the post-pandemic world where QR menus are expected.

qrmenu42.com
QRMarket42 SaaS · Commerce

QR-powered marketplace solutions for local businesses. Connect customers directly to your products and services through smart QR technology — no app download required.

qrmarket42.com
API Integration & Data Acquisition APIs · Automation · Data

Hands-on experience connecting third-party APIs — OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, and others — to automate data acquisition, enrich workflows, and reduce manual effort. Built pipelines that pull, transform, and act on data so businesses spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time on what matters.

let's discuss your workflow
Open WebUI / Ollama AI · Self-Hosted

Private self-hosted AI server running Ollama with Open WebUI on bare metal — no data leaves the building. Used internally for Frequency42 client research, drafting, and AI-assisted workflows without relying on commercial LLM APIs.

frequency42.com
Client Managed Hosting WordPress · Hosting

Managed WordPress and static site hosting for small business clients — including chiropractic, photography, and local service businesses. Migrated sites from cPanel, set up automated failover, and handle ongoing updates and security.

frequency42.com
Self-Hosted Infrastructure DevOps · Homelab

All products run on a private Docker stack: Caddy reverse proxy, Pangolin/WireGuard tunneling from a VPS to bare metal, MariaDB streaming replication, Proxmox-based hot standby with automated failover, NAS backup to a UGreen device, and 30+ Cloudflare zones — zero cloud vendor lock-in.

frequency42.com

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President
Jan 2024 – Present
Supporting youth athletes in grades 6–12 competing in mountain bike racing throughout Marquette County. Leading the organization through growth, outreach, and race season operations.
Branch Chief — Cybersecurity Engineering
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Jul 2022 – Present
Branch Chief for Cybersecurity Infrastructure Management. Applying professional security engineering skills in service of the Coast Guard Auxiliary's national cybersecurity mission.

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