Proactively create, monitor, and update the status of POA&Ms to ensure weaknesses are resolved in accordance with their scheduled completion dates
Create Waivers or Risk Acceptance Memos to assist in the effective management of system risks
Conduct annual assessments in accordance with the guidance in the Enterprise Information Security Performance Plan
Review and update security authorization documents as needed, or at least annually
Conduct Contingency Plan tests and update the Contingency Plan document as needed or at least annually
Perform system self-assessments as part of the customer's Ongoing Authorization program
Coordinate with customer divisions regarding compliance documentation and other requirements
Monitor and respond to Information Security Vulnerability Management (ISVM)/Patch Management
Provide audit support for assigned systems, throughout the audit (Pre and Post Assessment)
Maintain knowledge of inventory in accreditation boundary
Use DHS and mandated enterprise Information Assurance Compliance Tools
Respond to emerging requirements or policies as set by legislation, regulation or policy
Participate in DevOps Sec (security integrated into Agile processes) requirements for assigned systems
Support the review and updates of security authorization documents as needed, or at least annually
Help coordinate with Privacy, Records, and Information Governance Divisions in relation to compliance documentation and other requirements
Proactively ensure security requirements are included in development cycle (Waterfall, Agile, SecDevOPs)
Ensure Configuration Management processes are followed to ensure that any changes do not introduce new security risks
Support the management system Information Security Vulnerability Management (ISVM) Compliance
Train and manage ISSOs on the day to day processes needed to complete their tasks.
Information Security Consultant
Securicon, LLC
09.2019 - 03.2020
Analyzed and updated System Security Plan (SSP), Risk Assessment (RA), Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA), System Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) and the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M)
Conducted audit kickoff meetings with senior management and fellow auditors to gather information, identify scope and align resources for testing
Conducted interviews with selected personnel, documented and evaluated business processes, and executed audit test programs which determined the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with regulations
Assisted System Owners and ISSO in preparing C&A package for companies’ IT systems, making sure that management, operational and technical security controls adhere to a formal and well-established security requirement authorized by NIST SP 800-53 R4
Designated systems and categorized its Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (C.I.A) using FIPS 199 and NIST SP 800-60
Coordinated and performed various walk-throughs with the client's leadership to better understand and document the client's Financial Reporting processes
Evaluated the effectiveness of internal control systems and identified areas of improvement, best practices, and lessons learned
Developed and documented findings/results in written reports and presentations
Directed and educated junior team members on auditing techniques and software
Conducted Self-Annual Assessment based on NIST SP 800-53A
Performed Vulnerability Assessments and identified corrective actions to mitigate known vulnerabilities
Made sure that risks are assessed, evaluated and required action taken to limit their impact on the Information and Information Systems
Created standard templates for required security assessment and authorization documents, including risk assessments, security plans, security assessment plans and reports, contingency plans, and security authorization packages
Coordinated with stakeholders to gather contingency plan information and develop system (ISCP) and business (BCP) focused contingency plans
Responsible for writing Standard Operating Procedures to standardize work processes.
Information Security Analyst
Optimum, LLC
06.2012 - 09.2019
Reviewed and Tested IT General Controls (ITGC) of various applications, databases and Operating Systems using various audit Frameworks- SOX, NIST and ISO
Developed audit plans and programs, following NIST and ISO frameworks
Performed assessment of IT internal controls as part of financial statement audit, Internal and operational audits, attestation engagement, and audit readiness
Conducted testing of internal audit - Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance in public companies (SOX)
Prepared audit plans and scope, detailed audit program, risk assessment control matrices, report findings, and present recommendations for improving data integrity and internal controls over financial reporting
Oversee audits from planning, fieldwork (walkthroughs and detailed testing), reporting and follow up phases
Performed IT general and application control reviews and monitor segregation of duties and other key management controls, review audit activities, including IT risk controls, internal control strengths and weaknesses
Set up control matrix based on specific client application needs during planning phase of audits
Participated in integrated audits – carrying out ITGC testing in support of financial statements audits.
Education
Bachelor in Business Administration -
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria
Skills
IT Security
FISMA and FedRamp Compliance
Detailed knowledge of information system security, technologies, and best practices with an emphasis on FISMA/NIST and FedRamp
Experience in system security auditing, monitoring, evaluation, and Assessment and Accreditation (A&A) of GSS (General Support Systems), MA (Major Applications) and Cloud Systems (FedRamp)
SOFTWARE, PLATFORMS, ARTIFACTS
FIPS 199, E-Authentication, Privacy Threshold Analysis (PTA), Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA), Risk Assessment (RA), SSP, ISCP, SAR, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M), Authorization to Operate (ATO) Letter, Nessus, Pre & Post Assessment Package Reviews, Vulnerability Scanning Tool, Big Fix Compliance, Archer, CSAM
IT Infrastructure Project Management Manager at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) under contract to Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC)IT Infrastructure Project Management Manager at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) under contract to Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC)