Open To Work
Andrew Reid
CyberSecurity
Richmond,VA
Work Preference
Summary
Cyber Risk Compliance Specialist with proven success in strengthening cybersecurity frameworks and achieving CMMC certification at Alutiiq, LLC. Expertise in implementing Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) NIST SP 800-171 standards and managing vendor relationships effectively. Strong analytical skills combined with leadership in crisis management drive operational excellence and compliance in complex environments.
Skills
- Architectural solutions design
- Data protection strategies
- System evaluation procedures
- Analytical business insights
- Contractual skills
- Oversight of operations management
- Procurement tactics
- Cybersecurity evaluations
- Application of NIST SP 800-171
- Management of vendors
- Delivery of technical training
- Solutions to problems
- Compliance with global trade laws
- Management of compliance processes
- Planning for incident responses
- Regulations on US exports
- Management of projects
- Policies on export controls
- Adherence to NIST standards
- Planning for business continuity
- Security in supply chains
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Cyber Sr. Risk Compliance Specialist & Export Control Empowered Official
Alutiiq, LLC
05.2023 - 11.2025
- Conducted cybersecurity risk assessments during formal and informal evaluations.
- Designed and submitted monthly reports for executive management review and decision-making.
- Developed policies, standards, and processes to achieve Department of Defense Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
- Executed first Cyber Incident Response Exercise involving executive management and IT department heads.
- Established procedures for documenting and managing a Cyber Risk Register database.
- Organized files and folders methodically for cyber team efficiency.
- Applied NIST SP 800-171 standards to protect controlled unclassified information.
- Managed compliance with Export Control and ITAR regulations through documentation and licensing.
Business Continuity - Disaster Recovery Manager
Silvergate Bank
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted comprehensive assessment of BC/DR program through documentation review and expert interviews.
- Implemented emergency communication system to enhance operational readiness.
- Established SharePoint site as document repository for BC/DR resources.
- Developed continuity of operations plan, risk assessments, and corrective action plans.
- Managed contracts and third-party services by reviewing SLAs and exit strategies.
- Ensured compliance with FFIEC standards and FEMA Federal Continuity Directives.
- Evaluated qualitative and quantitative impacts on mission essential functions and resiliency.
- Produced after-action reports and results reports to inform future improvements.
Disaster Recovery (DR), Capacity, Availability, Backup Management
Virginia Information Technologies Agency
11.2016 - 08.2022
- Led vendor management, enhancing three service areas from 1.5 to 5.0 through collaboration.
- Hired key team leads to strengthen operational capabilities.
- Executed crisis management strategies during COVID-19 and weather events.
- Managed vendor operations for multiple datacenter relocations and established acceptance criteria.
- Contributed as a key member of Problem, Incident, and Change Management groups.
- Oversaw AWS management and maintained CMDB for software and security updates.
- Increased disaster recovery program participation from 11 agencies with 220 servers to over 25 agencies with 400 servers through effective mediation and communication.
- Developed comprehensive backup management protocols, ensuring maturity in system retention, restoration, and replication.
Service Desk Supervisor
Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission
03.2008 - 11.2016
- Managed five IT support staff to ensure smooth daily operations across main and remote offices.
- Executed incident, problem, and change management, including cyber security response procedures.
- Oversaw Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) for all customer-facing equipment.
- Ensured end-user device compliance with SEC 501, 525, and NIST security standards.
- Executed patching and security deployments while managing IT asset inventory.
- Negotiated IT vendor contracts to optimize procurement processes.
- Delivered cyber security training for clients to improve awareness and preparedness.
IT Support
Comcast
06.2005 - 03.2008
- Provided internal computer, server, and network support across over 30 sites from Elizabeth City, NC to Harper Ferry, VA.
- Configured and installed over 250 Cisco VOIP phones to enhance communication efficiency.
- Managed a team of up to three staff while implementing IT service response strategies.
- Developed server backup strategy with replication to offsite location for data security.
Education
B.S - Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2020
Certification
- U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation – FBI Citizens Academy program
- CompTIA A+, Network +, Security + - CompTIA, COMP001000852192
- ITIL Service Design (ITIL-SD) - PeopleCert, 9980076205696100
- CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional, In progress
Honors And Awards
Alpha Phi Sigma - Alpha Phi Sigma, The Criminal Justice Honor Society, 03/01/20
Affiliations
Men's Alliance Powhatan Tribe leader - Patched CTF 37
Timeline
Cyber Sr. Risk Compliance Specialist & Export Control Empowered Official
Alutiiq, LLC
05.2023 - 11.2025
Business Continuity - Disaster Recovery Manager
Silvergate Bank
08.2022 - 05.2023
Disaster Recovery (DR), Capacity, Availability, Backup Management
Virginia Information Technologies Agency
11.2016 - 08.2022
Service Desk Supervisor
Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission
03.2008 - 11.2016
IT Support
Comcast
06.2005 - 03.2008
B.S - Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
Liberty University