Arinze Martyns Ikeh
Laurel,MD
Summary
Dynamic Human Resources Specialist with a proven track record at the U.S. Army Reserve, adept in managing personnel records and enhancing compliance frameworks. Skilled in IPPS-A and SOX audits, I drive unit readiness and improve personnel satisfaction through strategic benefits administration and meticulous documentation. Strong analytical and leadership abilities ensure effective risk management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
U.S. Army Reserve
Virginia Beach, VA
04.2025 - Current
- Manage personnel and administrative records for over 150 soldiers, including promotions, leave requests, awards, and separations.
- Process HR transactions using systems such as IPPS-A and iPERMS, and ensure all documentation is accurate and compliant with Army regulations.
- Conduct Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP), ensuring all records meet mobilization standards.
- Administer benefits programs such as DEERS and SGLI, improving unit readiness and personnel satisfaction.
- Prepare official orders and manage personnel actions to support mobilization, transfers, and separations.
- Maintain HR tracking spreadsheets for leadership, covering unit strength, status, and readiness metrics.
Control Specialist & IT Auditor
Housing Authority of Baltimore City
Baltimore, MD
12.2021 - Current
- Conducted a gap analysis, identifying 10 or more areas for improvement, and implemented security enhancements aligned with the COBIT and NIST frameworks.
- Designed governance frameworks that increased compliance by 40%.
- Used AuditBoard and manual testing tools (VMware, Hyper-V) to reduce vulnerabilities by 80%.
- Conducted SOX compliance reviews and walkthroughs to validate internal control design and effectiveness.
Risk & Compliance Specialist
Pfizer
McPherson, KS
02.2019 - 12.2021
- Performed risk assessments and mitigated threats by 75% within three months.
- Aligned IT controls with evolving standards and achieved a 100% pass rate in SOX audits.
- Improved compliance scores by 20% through updated control policies.
IT Project Manager / IT Risk Analyst
Cisco
San Diego, MD
07.2016 - 02.2019
- Led Agile ceremonies and project sprints to streamline delivery cycles.
- Conducted control reviews and assessments to ensure accuracy, security, and compliance.
- Supported risk governance and training strategy development.
Internal Audit Associate
Thomas Edwards Group
Dallas, TX
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Conducted SOX compliance audits, internal control testing, and issued actionable findings.
- Developed and executed audit programs with the finance, legal, and IT departments.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Networking and Telecommunications
Sheffield Hallam University
UK04.2015
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
Sheffield Hallam University
UK06.2010
Skills
- HR systems: IPPS-A, iPERMS, DEERS, SharePoint
- Compliance frameworks: SOX, HIPAA, COBIT, FISMA, GDPR, NIST CSF, FISCAM
- Risk and audit tools: AuditBoard, MetricStream, Teammate, IDS
- Project tools: Jira, Smartsheet
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Agile, ITIL, and ERP systems
Certification
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Certified SAFe DevOps Practitioner
- Certified SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
U.S. Army Reserve
04.2025 - Current
Control Specialist & IT Auditor
Housing Authority of Baltimore City
12.2021 - Current
Risk & Compliance Specialist
Pfizer
02.2019 - 12.2021
IT Project Manager / IT Risk Analyst
Cisco
07.2016 - 02.2019
Internal Audit Associate
Thomas Edwards Group
08.2015 - 07.2016
Master of Science - Computer Networking and Telecommunications
Sheffield Hallam University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
Sheffield Hallam University
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