Victoria Sykes
The Colony,TX
Summary
Accomplished GRC Analyst with expertise in risk management and compliance auditing, honed at Cisco. Excel in stakeholder collaboration and enhancing team efficiency. Streamlined data analysis processes, boosting customer satisfaction by 20%. Proven track record in developing governance practices and security protocols, ensuring robust data protection and regulatory compliance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst
Cisco
03.2025 - Current
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
- Enhance team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
- Increase efficiency by streamlining data analysis processes and implementing automation tools.
- Improve customer satisfaction rates through detailed analysis of customer feedback data and subsequent improvements in service offerings.
Security Compliance Analyst
Fortinet
06.2023 - 02.2025
- Executed regular reviews of company policies and procedures for alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Teamed up with cross-functional teams for the successful implementation of new compliance initiatives.
- Composed documentation and records for upcoming audits and inspections.
- Assisted in the development of a comprehensive risk assessment framework for evaluating potential threats to organizational compliance systems.
Information Assurance Specialist
ServiceNow
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Promoted collaboration between IT teams by serving as a subject matter expert on information assurance topics during project planning stages.
- Reduced cybersecurity risks through regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Evaluated third-party vendors for compliance with company security standards, minimizing potential threats from external sources.
- Enhanced network security by implementing comprehensive information assurance policies and procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology Cybersecurity
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Systems Security
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05-2013
Skills
- Risk Management
- Compliance Auditing
- Governance Practices
- Security Protocols
- Policy Development
- Data Protection
- Regulatory Analysis
- Stakeholder Collaboration
Certification
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) ISACA
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) ISACA
- Certified In Security Management (CISM) ISACA
- Certified in 27001 Lead Implementer (ISO 27001 LI) ISACA
Timeline
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst
Cisco
03.2025 - Current
Security Compliance Analyst
Fortinet
06.2023 - 02.2025
Information Assurance Specialist
ServiceNow
01.2022 - 04.2023
Master of Science - Information Technology Cybersecurity
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Systems Security
Capella University