Solution-Focused and dedicated Information Security Analyst | GRC Analyst with a former military intelligence background and a track record of success in developing and implementing effective security policies, procedures, and controls to protect organizations from cyber threats. Possesses expertise in technology and cybersecurity concepts, enabling implementation of robust controls and threat detection mechanisms, and devising strategies to mitigate security risks and vulnerabilities. Possesses expertise in technology and cybersecurity concepts, enabling implementation of robust controls and threat detection mechanisms, and devising strategies to mitigate security risks and vulnerabilities. Proficient in collaborating with diverse teams to uphold compliance with security standards, including HIPAA, PCI DSS, TPRM, ISO 27011, SOX, and SOC. Skilled in Risk Management Framework (RMF) for conducting security assessments, risk analysis, and audits to pinpoint vulnerabilities and recommend security controls based on National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications 800-53A, 800-18, 800-30, 800-34, 800-37, 800-39, 800-53, 800-60, 800-70, 800-137, 800-171, FIPS 199, FIPS 200, CNSS 1253. Conduct research and stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity trends.AREAS OF EMPHASIS Assessment & Mitigation | Access Control & Authentication Cross-Functional Collaboration | Waterfall, Scrum, Agile, and Iterative Methodologies | Implementing Security Programs | Security Assessment Report (SAR) | Assessment and Authorization (A&A) | Plan of Actions and Milestone (POAM) | System Security Plan (SSP) | Authorization to Operate (ATO) | Governance, Risk and Compliance | Contingency Planning | Log Management and Monitoring | Firewall Management | Compliance Management TECHNICAL SKILLSWireshark | Nmap | Nessus | Firewalls | Encryption | eMASS | STIGsRSA Archer | SAP GRC | MetricStream | ServiceNow GRC | Xacta | IBM OpenPagesWindows OS | Vista | XP | Unix | Microsoft Office Suite | Microsoft Visio | SharePoint | Microsoft Project