Conducted comprehensive audits of network firewall configurations to ensure 100% PCI DSS Requirement 1 compliance, identifying an average of 15+ security gaps per assessment, and reducing unauthorized traffic risks by 30% through rule-set optimization.
Provided expert consultancy on PCI DSS control implementation for 10+ enterprise clients, interpreting complex regulations to achieve a 95% first-pass audit success rate, and custom-fitting security solutions to meet specific organizational needs.
Audited password settings across 500+ Linux and Windows systems, increasing the Device Compliance Rate by 40% by enforcing NIST-aligned complexity standards, and identifying 20% more weak or compromised credentials than previous cycles.
Developed and executed remediation plans for non-compliant configurations, achieving a 70% remediation rate within 30 days of discovery, and reducing the Mean Time to Remediate (MTTR) for critical vulnerabilities by 25% through cross-functional stakeholder collaboration.
GRC Analyst
Commvault
Cedar Park, TX
08.2020 - 11.2022
Assembled with stakeholders to design and implement business continuity policies for customized proof-of-concepts, leading in a 20% boost in the conversion rate and increased revenue.
Coordinated with engineering and product management teams to analyze frameworks and compliance programs, proceeding to a 15% decrease in escalated customer concerns.
Steered the delivery of regulatory requirements and workarounds for product challenges, meliorating product stability by 20% and upgrading the customer experience.
Affirmed high documentation standards in task delivery, enhancing organizational resilience and risk mitigation strategies within the cybersecurity GRC domain.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Impero Software
Austin, TX
10.2019 - 07.2020
Managed cybersecurity threat identification and mitigation, ensuing in a 40% reduction of cyberattacks and data breaches, thereby fortifying organizational data security.
Authored a comprehensive training manual and user documentation, bettering onboarding efficiency by 25% and expediting new hire proficiency by 15%.
Cultivated collaborative efforts across various departments, optimizing project execution and contributing to a 37% sustained business expansion.
Risk Analyst
Lief Johnson Ford
Austin, TX
10.2016 - 09.2018
Composed report processing by integrating analytical automation, reducing administrative overhead by 20% and increasing efficiency by 15%, which ameliorated compliance and minimized financial reporting errors.
Fine-tuned customer satisfaction by 30% and increased repeat business by 10% through meticulous data analysis and attention to detail.
Added to a 12% rise in annual profits, equating to $1.2 million in revenue growth, by forecasting cybersecurity initiatives with business goals.
Security Analyst
The Diamond Group
Austin, TX
03.2013 - 05.2015
Organized cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance, achieving a 0% incident rate and cutting down security incidents by 15%, thereby preserving data integrity and operational continuity.
Choreographed threat detection capabilities by 20% and amended incident response time by 10% through the proactive identification and reporting of cybersecurity risks.
Conducted comprehensive cybersecurity training for new staff, improving onboarding efficiency by 30% and increasing job proficiency by 15%.
Education
Cyber Security Specialist Program -
NexGenT
Austin, TX
06.2023
Network System Administrator program - Courses
New Horizons Learning Center
Austin, TX
07.2022
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Austin Community College
Austin, TX
12.2013
Fiber Optics Technician - Courses
Austin Community College
Austin, TX
Austin, TX
Skills
Firewall solutions
Threat exposure
Incident detection
Security awareness
Risk assessment
Policy development
Compliance management
Security auditing
Incident response
Threat mitigation
Configuration management
Data analysis
Problem solving
Analytical thinking
Attention to detail
Certification
Qualys Vulnerability Management Detection and Response, 07/01/24, Present