Experienced and Quality-driven GRC and Compliance Analyst with over 15 years of experience in DevOps, as a Exchange Admin and Messaging and Collaboration Specialist. Excellent communicator with ability to learn quickly, working independently or in a group. Proven track record in minimizing risk and ensuring compliance. Seeking to leverage my expertise in data privacy, IT risk, and compliance
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Risk & GRC Analyst
WBF Consulting
01.2019 - Current
Developed plans to safeguard computer files against modification, destruction, or disclosure.
Monitored use of data files and regulated access to protect secure information.
Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
Developed Just-In-Time cybersecurity awareness content for emerging threats to reduce operational risk to tailored audiences.
Developed concise, tailored end-user base cybersecurity awareness content improving targeted end-user base cyber hygiene
Ensured policy documents are aligned with business objectives, implementable by the organization, and practical for compliance by insuring purpose, scope,authority, and policy statements incorporate operational perspective and constraints
Messaging Collaboration Specialist
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Texas
02.2004 - 01.2018
Led deployment of a new e-mail retention program and engaged with business areas including Record Information Management, Information Security, and Project Management to ensure its effective use
Managed e-mail security controls, policies, and installed anti-spam protocols to minimize risk
Developed, tested, and launched a full-scale e-mail disaster recovery plan; conducted and reconciled security audit issues and supported vulnerability scanning efforts
Reviewed and resolved e-mail and messaging disputes as the IS Threat Team’s first line of contact
Removed unused applications and e-mail accounts after assessing server performance and space availability, resulting in increased network functionality
Installed and maintained SharePoint 2010 and Cisco/IronPort e-mail security/encryption applications
Lead project initiatives including migration of over 250,000 users from Lotus Notes to MS Office 365, and switching to Cisco technologies and various collaboration solutions
Received multiple awards for excellence in facilitating upgrades and delivering strategic services
Reduced department expenditures by 10% by revising service plans to match actual network usage while retiring unused devices and data retention.
Diagnosed, troubleshot, and resolved a range of software, hardware, database, and connectivity issues for internal teams and third-party service providers
Analyzed application usage and performance trends through review of monthly reports from Lotus Notes, SharePoint, and ITIL dat
Skills
Risk Assessment
Compliance
Software Testing
Strategic Planning & Analysis
Zoom / Microsoft Team
Project Lead
System Upgrades & Optimization, Employee Onboarding, Credentialing
Virus Detection & Removal
Technical & User Documentation
Disaster Recovery
HIPAA Compliance, MS Office 365/Outlook/SharePoint, ITIL, Qualys