09/25/2025 updated
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Certified PMP Cybersecurity Program Manager with Cloud Security Expertise
San Jose, Costa Rica
Only remote
Project Management Professional (PMP)About me
Certified PMP with 10+ years in Networking, Cybersecurity, and Cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure). Led SOC2 Type II and improved PCI, NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP compliance. Deployed Zscaler, JupiterOne, Okta, and PAM across hybrid cloud. Skilled Cybersec. Officer and PM with Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS, SAP Activate.
Agile MethodologyAmazon Web ServicesMicrosoft AzureCloud Computing SecurityComplianceComputer SecuritySecurity ControlsData SecurityIncident ResponseIdentity ManagementPCI Data Security StandardsScrum MethodologyRole-Based Access ControlPhishingSecurity Awareness
Cybersecurity Implementation
Implementation of enterprise-level cybersecurity solutions including Zscaler, JupiterOne, Okta, and PAM within cloud environments, resulting in significant improvements in data security and compliance.
Agile Project Management
Application of Scrum, Kanban, and other agile methodologies to manage cybersecurity projects, resulting in increased sprint velocity, reduced project turnaround times, and improved stakeholder satisfaction.
Compliance Management
Achievement of SOC2 Type II certification, FedRAMP moderate authorization, and PCI compliance, enhancing organizational trust and adherence to industry standards.
Cloud Security
Expertise in securing cloud platforms including AWS, GCP, and Azure with implementation of security controls and identity management solutions.
Identity and Access Management
Migration and implementation of identity solutions such as Okta with enhanced RBAC controls, resulting in significant reduction in unauthorized access incidents.
Security Awareness Training
Orchestration of company-wide security awareness and phishing campaigns using KnowBe4, achieving 86% reduction in successful phishing attempts.
Incident Response
Development of streamlined incident response plans enabling investigation and resolution of security incidents within 15 minutes and resolution within 24 hours.
Implementation of enterprise-level cybersecurity solutions including Zscaler, JupiterOne, Okta, and PAM within cloud environments, resulting in significant improvements in data security and compliance.
Agile Project Management
Application of Scrum, Kanban, and other agile methodologies to manage cybersecurity projects, resulting in increased sprint velocity, reduced project turnaround times, and improved stakeholder satisfaction.
Compliance Management
Achievement of SOC2 Type II certification, FedRAMP moderate authorization, and PCI compliance, enhancing organizational trust and adherence to industry standards.
Cloud Security
Expertise in securing cloud platforms including AWS, GCP, and Azure with implementation of security controls and identity management solutions.
Identity and Access Management
Migration and implementation of identity solutions such as Okta with enhanced RBAC controls, resulting in significant reduction in unauthorized access incidents.
Security Awareness Training
Orchestration of company-wide security awareness and phishing campaigns using KnowBe4, achieving 86% reduction in successful phishing attempts.
Incident Response
Development of streamlined incident response plans enabling investigation and resolution of security incidents within 15 minutes and resolution within 24 hours.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2020
Languages
GermanFluentEnglishFluentItalianBasic knowledgeDutchBasic knowledgePortugueseBasic knowledgeSpanishNative speaker
Project history
- Lead enterprise cybersecurity programs using Jira and Agile/ScrumBan, balancing planning, metrics, and incident response.
- Drive deployments of DLP, FortiDeceptor, Zscaler Private Access, Akamai ACL FlexShift, and Commvault (Azure/OCI integration).
- Oversee identity migration from SailPoint IdentityNow to Okta and enhance RBAC controls.
- Coordinate cross-functional efforts with Cloud Engineering, Networking, DBE, MCP, PLE, and SRE teams.
- Manage ServiceNow incidents and performance metrics for alert management systems.
Tools & Frameworks: Jira · ScrumBan · ServiceNow · FortiDeceptor · Zscaler ZPA · Akamai · Commvault · SailPoint IdentityNow · Okta · RBAC · Azure Security Center · Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) · Cloudflare · GitLab CI/CD
- Managed cybersecurity projects with Jira, Asana, and Agile, finishing 10% early and 25% under budget. Achieved SOC2 Type II, FedRAMP Moderate, and PCI compliance.
- Led Security Awareness Training and phishing campaigns with KnowBe4, cutting successful attempts 86% and lowering risks 30% with 70% resolution.
- Deployed Zscaler ZIA/ZPA, implemented JupiterOne with Intune, AWS, ManageEngine, and Azure, and secured Apple/Windows devices with Mosyle and Intune.
- Enforced domain policies, MFA, and SAML SSO with Okta, reducing unauthorized access 95% and boosting data security 30%.
- Created an incident-response plan (15-min investigation, 24-hr resolution), standardized change requests cutting time 40%, launched an access-request system raising satisfaction 80%, deployed DLP improving compliance 60%, automated vendor onboarding/offboarding cutting approval 50%, and streamlined device enrollment reducing oversight 70%.
Tools: Scrum • Kanban • Jira • Confluence • MS 365 • Teams • Slack • Visio • SOC2 • FedRAMP • PCI • AWS • Azure AD • KnowBe4 • Splunk • Mosyle • Intune • ProcessStreet • Okta • MFA • DLP • SSO SAML • OAuth2.
- Implemented the Scrum framework using Jira and Confluence for a team of 10 developers, 4 QA specialists, 2 Business Analysts, and a Product Owner. Achieved a 30% increase in sprint velocity through effective agile practices and team coaching.
- Co-led project roadmap development, risk management, and coordinated communication for over 100 stakeholders across multiple countries. Maintained effective stakeholder engagement, with over 30 stakeholders per region, to align project goals with local and global needs.
- Spearheaded the implementation of DELINEA (PAM) within the cloud infrastructure as the comapny-wide PAM solution.
- Oversaw integration with Client's existing infrastructure, ensuring that the solution could seamlessly support critical functions like attendance tracking, inventory control, and HR forecasting across all departments.
Tools & Frameworks: Scrum • SAP Activate Methodology (LeSS) • PAM • Zoom • MS Teams • Jira • Confluence • MS 365 • EasyRetro • Agile Poker for Jira