Jacqueline Monroy
Arlington,VA
Summary
Experienced cybersecurity professional with expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating information security risks. Proven analytical skills and a comprehensive grasp of cyber risk management methodologies have led to significant improvements in organizational cybersecurity posture through proactive assessments and effective risk management strategies. Adaptable and quick to learn, capable of seamlessly integrating new knowledge into practice while driving continuous improvement within dynamic environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Cyber Risk Analyst
Fortalice Solutions LLC
Arlington, VA
04.2020 - 06.2022
Cyber Risk Analyst
Fortalice Solutions LLC
Arlington, VA
07.2022 - 06.2023
Associate Director
Fortalice Solutions LLC
Arlington, VA
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure successful completion of projects within established timelines and budgets.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners and vendors.
- Facilitated comprehensive risk management projects for diverse sectors, aiding Fortune 500 clients in vulnerability identification and mitigation.
- Applied frameworks (NIST CSF, HIPAA, PCI) to assess client cybersecurity maturity and recommend actionable improvements.
- Conducted industry-specific research on vulnerabilities to prepare assessments and align with standards.
- Delivered concise, executive-ready reports translating complex cybersecurity concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (IT, legal, leadership) to coordinate risk assessments and incident response efforts.
- Developed and executed incident response tabletop exercises, creating customized scenarios and post-exercise playbooks.
- Supported compliance efforts for regulations (HIPAA, PCI, CMMC) by identifying control gaps and recommending remediations.
- Managed vulnerability scans, analyzed findings, and provided recommendations to enhance cyber resilience.
- Created cybersecurity awareness training programs, focusing on employee education for risk mitigation.
- Led project management activities for 20-25 clients, ensuring timelines, goals, and deliverables were met consistently.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Information Technology
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05-2020
Skills
- Cybersecurity expertise
- Business continuity planning
- Compliance management
- Cloud security
- Privacy protection
- Encryption technologies
- Vulnerability assessment
- Incident response
- Security policy development
- Security awareness training
- Disaster recovery
- NIST CSF Framework
- NIST 800-53 Framework
- NIST 800-171 Framework
- NIST Incident Response Framework
- Compliance Frameworks (ie, PCI and HIPAA)
- Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
- Microsoft Office Suite Programs (ie, Excel, Powerpoint)
Security Clearance Status
- Top Secret Clearance
Timeline
Associate Director
Fortalice Solutions LLC
07.2023 - 09.2024
Cyber Risk Analyst
Fortalice Solutions LLC
07.2022 - 06.2023
Junior Cyber Risk Analyst
Fortalice Solutions LLC
04.2020 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Information Technology
Virginia Tech
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