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Nam Pham

Kansas City,MO

Summary

Cybersecurity and IT governance leader with 10+ years of progressive experience shaping enterprise policy, risk management, and compliance programs across highly regulated industries. Proven record of leading global teams, aligning with NIST, ISO, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA standards, and driving scalable GRC initiatives that strengthen security posture and enable business growth.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager/Security Standards Manager

Haleon
Kansas City, MO
05.2022 - Current
  • Directed global transformation of cybersecurity policies across IT and OT environments post-GSK divestiture, aligning with NIST 800-53, IEC 62443, PCI-DSS, SOX, and ISO standards.
  • Managed a cross-functional team of 5, collaborating with Legal, IT, and Operational Risk leaders to scale governance and compliance programs.
  • Developed and launched Smart Controls, PowerBI compliance dashboards, and KRI/KPI risk tracking, reducing audit preparation time by 60% and enabling real-time visibility for executives.
  • Centralized and standardized policy development, improving governance efficiency and audit readiness across global operations.

Information Systems Security Officer

FlightSafety Defense
McConnell AFB, KS
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Oversaw cybersecurity of classified USAF flight safety modules, maintaining active Secret clearance and ensuring compliance with DoD and NIST frameworks.
  • Performed vulnerability assessments and system security evaluations of isolated flight training environments.
  • Streamlined CAC badge registration, accelerating onboarding and strengthening access control for USAF personnel.
  • Modernized system documentation and access protocols, reducing compliance gaps during federal security reviews.

Business Technology Analyst

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
09.2018 - 08.2021
  • Acted as liaison between ITS and Financial Operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and reliable data environments.
  • Spearheaded PCI-DSS compliance initiatives, reducing non-compliance risk by 40% through updated controls and policy enforcement.
  • Designed and deployed advanced SQL reporting, enhancing data analytics capabilities across financial operations.
  • Managed the cardholder data environment, enforcing access controls, audit readiness, and protection of sensitive information.

IT Specialist Examiner

Office of the State Bank Commissioner
Wichita, KS
06.2015 - 09.2018
  • Conducted IT risk and cybersecurity examinations for banking institutions in alignment with FDIC and state requirements.
  • Authored and modernized state IT examination procedures based on the FDIC InTREx model, strengthening regulatory oversight.
  • Trained and led IT audit teams of 5–10 in risk assessments, vulnerability management, and compliance reviews.
  • Presented audit findings and remediation strategies to bank executives and state commissioners, influencing enterprise-level cybersecurity improvements.Conducted IT risk and cybersecurity assessments for banking institutions in accordance with FDIC and state regulatory requirements.
  • Developed and modernized the state’s IT examination procedures based on the FDIC InTREx model.
  • Led and trained IT audit teams (5–10 members) on vulnerability management, risk ratings, and compliance enforcement.
  • Presented cybersecurity risk findings to bank leadership and state commissioners to guide security improvements.

Technical Support Consultant

KS Department of Children and Families
Wichita, KS
12.2014 - 06.2015

Supported networks, systems, and enterprise platforms across multiple departments. Enhanced system interoperability and security policies while implementing ticketing workflows and training staff on cybersecurity hygiene. Assisted with software deployment, endpoint management, and compliance alignment with state regulations.

IT Help Desk Technician

U.S. District Court of Western District of Missouri
Kansas City, MO
06.2014 - 11.2014

Delivered IT support to judges, clerks, and probation officers during major infrastructure upgrades. Supported user provisioning, access management, and transition from legacy desktops to thin clients.

Help Desk Analyst II

Physician’s Reference Laboratory
Overland Park, KS
03.2013 - 06.2014

Configured VPNs for secure clinical access and maintained connectivity for clinics across KS and MO. Updated IT procedures to ensure HIPAA compliance and provided Tier II support to sustain secure and reliable application and file server performance.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Business Analytics and Information Management

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
05-2022

Bachelor of Science - Networking and Telecommunications

Fort Hays State University
Fort Hays, KS
05-2018

Master of Arts - English Literature

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
12-2013

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
05-2010

Skills

  • Cybersecurity policy
  • Governance, risk management
  • Compliance frameworks
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Data protection strategies
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Team leadership
  • Project management
  • Risk analysis
  • Strategic planning
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Analytical thinking
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Training and development
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Cross-functional team coordination
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Corporate communications

Timeline

Senior Manager/Security Standards Manager

Haleon
05.2022 - Current

Information Systems Security Officer

FlightSafety Defense
08.2021 - 05.2022

Business Technology Analyst

Wichita State University
09.2018 - 08.2021

IT Specialist Examiner

Office of the State Bank Commissioner
06.2015 - 09.2018

Technical Support Consultant

KS Department of Children and Families
12.2014 - 06.2015

IT Help Desk Technician

U.S. District Court of Western District of Missouri
06.2014 - 11.2014

Help Desk Analyst II

Physician’s Reference Laboratory
03.2013 - 06.2014

Master of Business Administration - Business Analytics and Information Management

Wichita State University

Bachelor of Science - Networking and Telecommunications

Fort Hays State University

Master of Arts - English Literature

Wichita State University

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Wichita State University