CHRISTIAN SANTOS

Dallas, Texas ad2c4h@r.postjobfree.com 817-***-**** Christian Santos

SUMMARY

Experienced bilingual cybersecurity professional certified as a Scrum Master, specialized on PCI DSS compliance, auditing, risk management, and banking. Skilled in comprehensive audits, scoping, training, risk assessment, vulnerability identification, and security enhancement.

SKILLS & AREAS OF EXPERTISE

PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)

Cybersecurity

GRC (Governance, Risk Management, Compliance)

Certified Scrum Master

RMF

Qualys

Nessus

Vulnerability Management

Vulnerability Assessment

Project Management

Jira

Information Security

Agile Methodology

Risk Assessment

Bilingual (Spanish)

Product Management

Sales

Leadership

GDPR

Salesforce

Business Analysis

Auditing

Agile

Miro

EXPERIENCE

Cybersecurity Consultant

Baxter Clewis Cybersecurity April 2023 - Present, Remote

• Performed PCI DSS compliance audits for Fortune 100 clients, meticulously reviewing systems, processes, and controls, resulting in a 98% compliance rate and safeguarding clients' sensitive payment data.

• Leveraged Agile and Scrum methodologies to lead cross-functional teams in achieving a 98% compliance rate in PCI DSS audits for Fortune 100 clients, aligning closely with the role's requirement for ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.

• Led a forensic Windows assessment of the client's company servers, uncovering vulnerabilities. Implemented robust configuration standards aligned with PCI DSS guidelines, resulting in heightened server protection, uniformity across servers, and a 30% decrease in breach risk.

Senior Cybersecurity Consultant (Government Services)

HORNE LLP October 2021 - March 2023, Remote

• Successfully identified and remediated a critical access control breach, preventing a fraudulent unauthorized money transfer by an employee. This resulted in a significant 45% reduction of internal security vulnerabilities which contributed to the safeguarding of a $2.2 Billion program account.

• Utilized Agile and Scrum principles to drive process optimization, resulting in a 30% decrease in breach risk during a forensic assessment. Demonstrated expertise in identifying vulnerabilities and implementing robust security measures, aligning with the need for enhancing the quality of Data Ecosystem products and services.

• Led a comprehensive security awareness training program, educating accounting employees on PCI DSS requirements and best practices, leading to a 45% decrease in internal security incidents and cost savings of $200,000 annually by mitigating potential data breaches and minimizing downtime.

Cybersecurity Assessor

Regions Bank February 2020 - January 2021, Arlington, TX

• Implemented PCI DSS access control measures to fortify branch security, limiting access exclusively to authorized personnel, leading to a 25% decrease in unauthorized access attempts and achieving cost savings of $150,000 by mitigating potential security breach expenses.

• Collaborated directly with senior client stakeholders to deliver high-quality output and guided clients through the project journey. This aligns with the requirement for partnering with clients through various project phases and ensuring suitable data management and insights along the way.

• Conducted precise security audits, identifying vulnerabilities, and enhancing data procedures for GDPR & PCI DSS compliance. This resulted in a 90% audit success rate and reduced compliance penalties by 30%.

Security Consultant (PCI)

Bank of America November 2015 - January 2020, Arlington, TX

• Developed a comprehensive training program, educating employees on PCI DSS best practices and security protocols, resulting in a 30% decrease in security incidents and potential cost savings of up to $300,000 in avoided data breach expenses and fines.

• Led and executed comprehensive vulnerability assessments on payment card processors, identifying and analyzing potential security risks. This resulted in a substantial cost savings of $200,000 through a 30% reduction in vulnerabilities, ensuring the protection of sensitive financial data and overall cybersecurity posture.

• Conducted risk assessments for over 100 businesses, identifying vulnerabilities in payment processing systems, leading to a 40% decrease in security-related incidents and potential financial losses of $100,000.

EDUCATION

Certified Scrum Master

Scrum Alliance

High School Diploma

Levittown Baptist Academy • San Juan, PR

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