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Buffalo, New York, United States

Buffalo, New York, United States

• Partner with Technology teams in evaluating the security risks of proposed third-party environments and conceptualizing potential system/application modifications.• Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and the security/threat landscape to advise management on how to mitigate and contain risks to the business.• Attend industry conferences, workshops, and other professional development opportunities to cultivate a network of contacts and sustain current awareness of technological/methodological advancements.• Bridge communications across all business lines to verify the completion of cybersecurity documentation and the fulfillment of monitoring requirements; align objectives/expectations, share interdisciplinary knowledge, and address arising challenges from multiple perspectives. • Remain adaptable to emerging challenges and an ever-changing environment, including shifting corporate priorities and mandates.• Enforce the company's risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the defined risk appetite; pinpoint and report risk-related issues to management.• Guide the timely remediation of internal/external audit points and action items raised by external regulators.

Buffalo, New York, United States

• Orchestrated the planning and execution of multiple projects, leveraging strong organization and time management skills to drive on-time/within-scope completion.• Delivered knowledgeable support to all business lines and simultaneous initiatives/programs by conducting research, informing the creation of strategies and roadmaps, and performing continuous reviews.• Formulated cybersecurity capability maps based on research to define and classify essential capabilities in relevant areas in terms of the NIST Framework.• Championed the continuous optimization of existing processes or the establishment of new procedures to streamline daily activities while maintaining high productivity and quality.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Buffalo, New York, United States

• Fielded and reviewed security alerts and notifications using various systems and monitoring tools to inform their prioritization and resolution; investigated potential incidents and threats to determine impact and severity.• Synthesized the results of assessments into actionable conclusions and recommendations for remediation or escalation, if necessary. • Collaborated with team members to develop/adjust workflows to meet day-to-day and unanticipated demands; delegated assignments based on individuals’ strengths and specialized knowledge. • Furnished swift responses to security incidents by containing and mitigating threats.• Drafted comprehensive reports reflecting incidents, vulnerabilities, and corrective/preventive actions taken.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area