Rashid Z.

Cyber Security expert with over 18 years of experience helping organizations strengthen security, achieve compliance, and protect digital assets from evolving threats. My expertise spans Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Cloud Security, Endpoint Protection, and Vulnerability Management. I’ve supported Fortune 500 companies and SMBs, guiding teams through audits, frameworks, and implementations that align with industry standards and reduce risk. With backgrounds in Electrical and Computer Engineering and an MBA, I combine technical depth with business insight to deliver strategies that are secure, scalable, and aligned with organizational goals. 🎯 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 & 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 • Cyber security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) • AI Consulting - Architecting AI Solutions to Business Workflows • Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP) • Email Security (Mimecast, Proofpoint, Barracuda) • Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Azure AD • Endpoint Security (CrowdStrike, Tanium, Tenable, Wiz, Qualys) • Vulnerability Management & Remediation • Security Operations & SIEM (Splunk Certified Architect) • SOC 1 & 2, NIST, GDPR, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, HIPAA, PCI-DSS • AI & Agentic Automation in Cybersecurity • Threat Detection, Incident Response, Risk Assessments • HelpDesk Support MAC/PC updates and management 📌 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 • 18 years of cybersecurity leadership supporting global enterprises • Former roles at ElysiumCYberAI, Splunk, Booz Allen Hamilton, and VT iDirect • Cyber security AI Architect, Cybersecurity Manager, Solutions Architect Manager, Cloud Security Manager • Guided organizations through M&A integrations, IT compliance audits, and security transformations • Designed and implemented scalable cloud and endpoint protection systems • Partnered with executives to align cybersecurity with business and regulatory goals ✅ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗪𝝾𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 me • Experience across industries - SMB (Small and Medium Businesses) and Fortune 1000 • Proven track record in mitigating risk and reducing attack surfaces • Certified Splunk Architect II with 8 advanced certifications • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, M.S. in Computer Engineering, M.B.A. in Technology Management • Hands-on expertise with leading security tools and compliance frameworks • Strategic, results-driven mindset focused on measurable security improvements