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Alexa Falcon

Vancouver,USA

Summary

IT and cybersecurity professional with experience in risk management and IT auditing, complemented by a disciplined military background as a combat engineer and paratrooper. Holds a Master’s in Cybersecurity and a Bachelor’s in IT Management. Expertise includes risk management, regulatory compliance, and IT governance, with practical knowledge of NIST 800-171, FFIEC guidelines, and COBIT. Proven ability to deliver audit solutions in the financial sector, focusing on risk mitigation and compliance, while enhancing organizational resilience and security posture.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Information Technology Auditor

OnPoint Community Credit Union
Portland, OR
01.2024 - Current
  • Conduct comprehensive IT audits in alignment with FFIEC IT Examination Handbook guidelines to identify technology risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Evaluate internal controls using COBIT and COSO frameworks to assess governance, risk management, and system integrity.
  • Perform risk-based assessments of IT infrastructure and applications to prioritize audit focus and support enterprise risk mitigation.
  • Review and test IT general controls (ITGCs) and application controls across core banking systems, identifying vulnerabilities and control weaknesses.
  • Provide actionable recommendations to reduce risk exposure, strengthen cybersecurity posture, and improve overall IT governance.

IT Project Coordinator

Tech Heads, Inc.
Tigard, OR
12.2022 - 01.2024
  • Coordinated and managed 30+ concurrent IT projects, ensuring deliverables met scope, timeline, and quality expectations.
  • Spearheaded the creation of customized project proposals and estimates aligned with client-specific technical requirements.
  • Led weekly internal and client-facing meetings, tracking resource hours and generating change orders to maintain alignment.
  • Utilized SharePoint extensively for document management, knowledge sharing, and workflow efficiency, leveraging AI-powered tools to enhance project transparency and collaboration.
  • Ensured seamless project closure through client documentation, formal sign-offs, and satisfaction assessments

Assistant Internal Auditor

First National Bank Alaska
Anchorage, AK
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Conducted internal audits including fieldwork and reporting across banking operations.
  • Drafted risk assessments and recommendations for audit program enhancements.
  • Delivered audit results to mid-level management and contributed to Board reports.
  • Kept informed of banking regulations, cybersecurity risks, and compliance standards.

Center of Academic Excellence Intern

MISI/NSA
03.2022 - 04.2022
  • Gained understanding of DoD Cybersecurity Policy, CMMC 1.0 and 2.0.
  • Conducted virtual labs and studied handling of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
  • Researched and analyzed cyber threats and their potential impact on federal systems and data integrity.
  • Assisted in aligning cybersecurity practices with federal risk management frameworks, including NIST RMF and CSF.
  • Contributed to reports on cybersecurity governance, compliance, and risk posture for public-sector stakeholders.

Airborne Combat Engineer

United States Army
Fayetteville, USA
03.2016 - 10.2018
  • Supported missions with demolitions, mine clearance, field surveying, and booby trap removal.
  • Conducted route clearance and defense operations with explosive systems.
  • Provided over 1,620 hours of force protection during overseas deployment.
  • Recognized with Combat Action Badge for exceptional service.

Education

Master of Science - Cybersecurity Studies

American Military University
Charles Town, WV
01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Management

American Military University
Charles Town, WV
01.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Health Sciences

American Military University
Charles Town, WV
10-2019

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) -

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
01.2021

Security+ Certification -

Career Step
Lehi, UT
01.2021

Skills

  • IT Risk Assessment & Mitigation
  • Internal Audit & Controls Testing
  • Regulatory Compliance & Framework Alignment
  • Cybersecurity & Information Risk Governance
  • Third-Party & Vendor Risk Management
  • Data-Driven Risk Analysis
  • Policy & Procedure Review and Development
  • Strategic Insight on AI-Driven Cybersecurity Risks

Affiliations

  • Technology Professionals Group, 2022
  • Military Spouses Student Organization, 2022
  • The Society for Collegiate Leadership and Achievement, 2022
  • SALUTE Honor Society, 2022
  • Golden Key International Honour Society, 2021

Clearance

  • Active Secret clearance (Investigation completed May 10th, 2016)

Certification

  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) – In Progress
    ISACA | Currently Studying

Timeline

Information Technology Auditor

OnPoint Community Credit Union
01.2024 - Current

IT Project Coordinator

Tech Heads, Inc.
12.2022 - 01.2024

Assistant Internal Auditor

First National Bank Alaska
05.2022 - 11.2022

Center of Academic Excellence Intern

MISI/NSA
03.2022 - 04.2022

Airborne Combat Engineer

United States Army
03.2016 - 10.2018

Master of Science - Cybersecurity Studies

American Military University

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Management

American Military University

Associate of Applied Science - Health Sciences

American Military University

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) -

Syracuse University

Security+ Certification -

Career Step

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