Linda Mercer
About Linda Mercer
Linda Mercer is an Information Security Administrator at Spire, where she has worked since 2015. She specializes in disaster recovery, business continuity planning, and compliance reporting.
Work at Spire
Linda Mercer has been employed at Spire as an Information Security Administrator since 2015. In her role, she has developed and updated disaster recovery and business continuity plans, ensuring the organization is prepared for potential disruptions. She also provides detailed and timely reports to auditors, which helps maintain compliance with security standards. Additionally, Mercer conducts Business Impact Analysis (BIA) meetings with various departments to gather critical information necessary for enhancing the organization's security posture.
Education and Expertise
Linda Mercer studied at Meramec College, where she earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in Information Systems from 1994 to 1996. She also attended Maryville University, where she received in-class training that furthered her knowledge in the field of information security. Her educational background supports her expertise in developing security measures and managing information security protocols.
Background
Prior to her current position at Spire, Linda Mercer held various roles in the information security field. She worked as a Security Analyst at Monsanto for seven months in 2011, where she contributed to security initiatives. Earlier in her career, she served as a Data Security Analyst at Deutsche Financial Services from 1997 to 1998. Additionally, she spent a decade at Express Scripts as a Senior Data Security Analyst from 2000 to 2010, where she was responsible for implementing security measures.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Linda Mercer has been involved in several key initiatives related to information security. At Spire, she has played a significant role in developing disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Her responsibilities also include enhancing security measures by assigning RSA SecurID tokens to users, which contributes to the overall security framework of the organization. Her experience in conducting BIA meetings demonstrates her proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.