Information Security Specialist

Summary

I am a seasoned cybersecurity professional and I bring a wealth of experience in application security, particularly in CI/CD integration, data recovery, and risk mitigation. My journey began in 2017 at a Fortune 500 firm where I initially served as a Risk Analyst. Here, I completed a comprehensive gap analysis to address ransomware threats and close data recovery gaps identified by the federal government. Collaborating with cross-functional engineering and business teams, I developed and implemented robust risk mitigation strategies, enhancing database recovery, backup processes, and data quality across the firm's technology inventory systems.
Building on this foundation, I advanced to the role of Information Security Officer a few years later in 2020. In this capacity, I provided consulting services across various IT risk domains, including data protection and technology asset management. I played a pivotal role in advising a product team and a third-party vendor on integrating contract testing software into the firm's CI/CD pipeline, ensuring seamless and secure operations across multiple product areas and applications.

Most recently, I leveraged my previous experience as a Product Manager at a large financial services firm where I led the development and release of an API lifecycle management system integrated into the firm's CI/CD toolchain. This project underscored my ability to guide complex projects from conception to completion, ensuring they meet stringent security standards and business requirements.

My extensive background in cybersecurity, combined with my proven track record in product/project management, risk mitigation, and application security, positions me as a strong candidate for any role in this field. I am eager to bring my expertise to a dynamic team, where I can continue to drive innovation and security excellence.

Expectations

A role where I can leverage my experience in information security and solving complex problems to exceed its business objectives by managing its information risk effectively and efficiently.

Employment Preferences

Expected Base Salary

**,000 USD

Expected Hourly Rate

** USD/hr

Academic Degree

Experience

Skills

• JIRA
• JIRA Align
• Confluence
• Product Management
• CISA
• CRISC
• AWS Solution Architect
• Microsoft Office
• Visio
• Microsoft Teams
• Sharepoint
• Issue Management
• NIST
• ITIL
• SOX
• PCI DSS
• GDPR
• Risk Mitigation
• Corrective Action
• GRC
• IT Compliance
• ITSM
• Agile
• Archer GRC
• RSA Archer GRC
• Cybersecurity
• Information Security
• CI
• CD
• IT General Controls
• ITGC
• IT Controls
• Cybersecurity Controls
• Data Recovery
• Risk Assessment
• Gap Analysis
• IT Risk
• IT Audit
• Audit Readiness
• Leadership
• Collaboration
• Confidentiality
• Resilient
• Analytical Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Decision-Making
• Ability To Lead
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Highly Motivated
• Innovative
• SDLC
• Software Development Lifecycle
• COBIT
• ISO 27001
• AWS
• Consulting Services
• Advisory Services
• Application Security
• Audit Planning
• Cloud Security
• Compliance
• IT Governance
• Vulnerability Management
• Data Protection
• Data Encryption
• IT Asset Management
• ITAM
• Identify
• Access Management
• IAM
• Technical Expertise
• Client Relationships
• Customer Relationships
• Stakeholder Management
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Data Analysis
• Quality Assurance
• Disaster Recovery
• Resiliency
• Technology Resiliency
• Business Continuity
• Configuration Management