Dr. Tahir I.

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Skills

Analysis, Business Continuity, Business Process Improvement, CISSP, Cloud Computing, Computer Security, Consulting, Cybersecurity, DIACAP, Disaster Recovery, Enterprise Architecture, FISMA, Governance, Information Assurance, Information Security, Information Security Management, Information Technology, Infrastructure Management, Integration, IT Audit, IT Management, Leadership, Management, Network Security, NIST, Process Improvement, Program Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Risk Assessment, Security, Security Architecture Design, Security Policy, SharePoint, Strategy, System Administration, Training, Vulnerability Assessment, Vulnerability Management

About

 A strategic leader with a progressive and vibrant ideology of transformative change in delivering business solutions with a proven record of saving millions in information technology and cybersecurity programs by leveraging process reengineering, creativity, automation, and business innovation

 An expert with knowledge and people skills starting with information security and technology planning, software development, data management, cloud provisioning and migration, continuous monitoring, security risk management, compliance management, governance, program budgeting, security architecture, ending with excellent customer service, and communications skills

 Dynamic cybersecurity visionary with management and extensive hands-on experience in the commercial, government, education, and global sectors

 Excellent success record in tailoring and implementing robust Risk Management Frameworks (RMF), Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) programs, cybersecurity strategies, and technical security solutions

 More than two decades of experience with policies, procedures, strong people skills, problem-solving, auditing, risk management, and frameworks (NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, FISMA, ISO 27001, SOX/Cobit, PCI DSS, NCA ECC)

 Advisor on strategic direction to senior management using the data-driven dashboard, report cards, and performance indicators within IT and cybersecurity

 Oversaw information security programs for complex decentralized organizations within more than 36 offices with teams of up to 20 staff members

 Established inter-organization and external strategic relationships to promote cybersecurity programs and initiatives

 Hired, trained, and mentored women in cybersecurity and promoted strategic initiatives supporting Women in the Cybersecurity field.