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Joy Audu

Dallas,TX

Summary

Productive, Proactive mindset, detail-oriented cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance Analyst with 4 years experience in IT. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments. Developing and implementing GRC programs and processes. Proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, as well as ensure compliance with industry regulations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cybersecurity GRC Analyst

Pani Digital Services, LLC,
Beltsville, MD
11.2020 - Current
  • Serve as the governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) focal point for organizational and departmental initiatives, offering expert guidance on compliance rules, risk management, and industry best practices.
  • Work closely with the Risk Management team to ensure identified risks and all pertinent information is captured for risk analysis and are incorporated in the appropriate risk assessment.
  • Knowledge of control across several control frameworks (e.g. NIST, ISO 27001)
  • Developing and implementing GRC programs and processes
  • Proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, as well as ensure compliance with industry regulations.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Participated in regular meetings with management to assess and address issues and identify and implement improvements.
  • Reviewed existing systems and processes for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
  • Audited company's legal documents to verify compliant policies and procedures.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Contribute to the establishment and documentation of the governance, risk, and compliance objectives for the organization.
  • ● Provide support for audits and inspections, ensuring compliance and preparedness.
  • ● Validate and qualify IT systems and associated infrastructure in alignment with organizational IT policies, guidelines, and standards.

System Administrator

Pani Digital Services, LLC,
Beltsville, MD
01.2019 - 10.2020
  • Deployed operating systems upgrades and security patching in accordance with IT policies.
  • Configured and maintained system hardware, software and network components.
    • Installed, configured, and administrated Linux Servers (Centos, Ubuntu).
    • Tested and installed latest software on a server for end-users including security patches system updates.
  • Automated management tasks like creating users, password, groups, giving permissions or ownership.
  • mounting volume, maintaining servers inventory.
  • Configured and managed network, firewall, ports, hostname.
  • Managed packages using yum / apt.
  • Kept flexible schedule and resolved after-hours and weekend emergencies quickly and accurately.
  • Created user accounts and managed access rights for users.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.

Education

Bsc. Information Technology - Cybersecurity -

New Mexico State University
12.2024

GED -

GED NM
NM

Skills

  • Excellent in developing security policies,procedures, and guidelines
  • Excellent with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
  • Experience in using FISMA and applicable NIST Special Publications
  • Knowledge in RMF, PCI DSS, ISO, and HIPPA
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Communication and presentation skills
  • Excellent Time Management
  • Performed risk analysis and assessments
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Project Management (Agile)

Certification

CompTIA Security+, 09/2023, 09/2026

Citizenship

UNITED STATE

Personal Information

Title: cybersecurity GRC Analyst

Timeline

Cybersecurity GRC Analyst

Pani Digital Services, LLC,
11.2020 - Current

System Administrator

Pani Digital Services, LLC,
01.2019 - 10.2020

Bsc. Information Technology - Cybersecurity -

New Mexico State University

GED -

GED NM
Joy Audu