Agnes Nyarku
Herndon,VA
Summary
Analytical IT Auditor with strong strategic planning problem solving and project management abilities. Self-directed professional able to excel in any environment. Fully-knowledgeable in applicable regulations and standard audit procedures. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Technology Auditor
Vanguard Group
Valley Forge, PA
06.2019 - Current
- Prepared, executed, and reported on audit of subset of NIST SP 800-53 cybersecurity controls to include interview, document review, and testing of systems to support compliance audit activities.
- Knowledgeable on NIST Cybersecurity Framework and how it Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover categories comprise and facilitate information security program
- Developed concise, tailored cybersecurity awareness content, improving targeted end-user base cyber hygiene
- Developed Just-In-Time cybersecurity awareness content for emerging threats to reduce operational risk to tailored audiences
- Semi-quantitatively analyzed cybersecurity risk using NIST SP 800-30 methodology to identify highest risk weaknesses for system
- Executed threat modeling exercise to determine higher likelihood threat events to inform cybersecurity risk modeling
- Developed Information Security policy to establish authorized access management and authenticator management for internal and third-party personnel.
- Ensured policy documents are aligned with business objectives, implementable b organization, and practical for compliance by ensuring purpose, scope, authority, and policy statements incorporate operational perspective and constraints
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Information Security Analyst
American Express
New York, NY
04.2016 - 03.2019
- Monitored use of data files and regulated access to protect secure information.
- Researched and developed new computer forensic tools.
- Worked with other teams to enforce security of applications and systems.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Executed penetration testing to identify security weaknesses and develop disaster recovery plans.
- Investigated and resolved incidents of unauthorized access to sensitive information.
- Encrypted data and erected firewalls to protect confidential information.
- Educated and trained users on information security policies and procedures.
- Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Developed, tested and implemented security policies, plans and procedures for organizational protection.
- Engineered, maintained and repaired security systems and programmable logic controls.
- Drafted security reports and metrics to track security performance and strategize improvements.
- Implemented security measures to reduce threats and damage related to cyber attacks.
- Administered and monitored firewalls, intrusion detection systems and anti-virus software to detect risks.
Education
Associate - Applied Science
ODA Nursing Training College
Ghana05.2007
High School Diploma -
OLA Girls High School
Ghana08.2003
Skills
- Problem solving
- Regulatory Compliance
- Analytical and organizational skills
- Self-motivated
- Excellent Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Training and Development
Certification
COMPTIA = In progress
Timeline
Information Technology Auditor
Vanguard Group
06.2019 - Current
Information Security Analyst
American Express
04.2016 - 03.2019
Associate - Applied Science
ODA Nursing Training College
High School Diploma -
OLA Girls High School