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Senior Staff Information Security Architect

Citizens Financial Group is a banking company that provides financial services like mortgage lending,auto lending,student lending and commercial banking services.

I specialize in the development and implementation of comprehensive, data-driven risk management strategies designed to bolster cybersecurity. My focus lies in minimizing exposure, mitigating risks, and aiding organizations in complying with evolving regulatory expectations. I am proficient in a range of key areas including Information Security Management, Cloud Security, and Application Security, all driven by robust Risk Management principles. Leveraging these skills, I aim to drive the adoption of policies, programs, and best practices to significantly enhance organizational security postures. My ultimate goal is to intertwine cybersecurity and business objectives to achieve optimal secure operational efficiency. - Designing and implementing advanced Security Architectures - Developing and executing security programs - Performing thorough Risk Assessments and Management - Conducting effective Threat Modeling - Formulating Security Policies and Procedures - Expertise in Network Security, Application Security, and Cloud Security - Ensuring Regulatory Compliance (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, etc.) - Providing strong Team Leadership and Management - Managing Security Operations - Offering insight through Threat Intelligence and Analysis - Training and Development initiatives - Managing vendor relationships - Profound knowledge of information security frameworks (NIST, ISO, CIS) - Skilled in threat and vulnerability management, risk assessment, and security auditing - Familiarity with security technologies and tools (firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, SIEM) - Proficient in designing and implementing security architectures for complex environments - Excellent communication skills, able to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders - Leadership and project management capabilities for driving security initiatives and managing teams Through these skills, I drive the adoption of best practices, policies, and programs, enhancing organizational security postures significantly. I aim to bridge cybersecurity and business objectives, fostering an optimal secure operational efficiency.