Austin SongerAS
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Austin Songer

@austinsonger

Governance, Risk, and Compliance Lead with 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity and compliance.

United States

What I'm looking for

Looking for a challenging role that leverages my expertise in cybersecurity and compliance to drive business growth and ensure AI safety and security.

Austin Songer is a seasoned Governance, Risk, and Compliance Lead with a strong background in cybersecurity and compliance. With over 8 years of experience, he has developed a proven track record in planning and leading audit engagements to earn certifications such as FedRAMP, ISO 27001, and SOC2. He is skilled in developing and improving security frameworks, writing security policies, and managing compliance programs.

Austin is committed to ensuring AI safety and security in fast-paced, innovative environments. He holds a Master of Information Systems in Cyber Security and has worked with various organizations, including Robert Morris University and Secure Compliance Solutions.

With a strong focus on cybersecurity, Austin has implemented automated security controls, managed compliance programs, and developed comprehensive security frameworks. He is well-versed in AWS security capabilities and has experience with security incident response, endpoint security, and SIEM.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Security and Compliance Engineer

FormAssembly

Sep 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year)

Planned and led engagements with independent assessors to earn PCI DSS, ISO-27001, SOC 2, and FedRAMP Ready certifications.

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Senior Security Operations Engineer

Secure Compliance Solutions

Jun 2020 - Sep 2021 (1 year 3 months)

Monitored security events using Elastic SIEM and AlienVault, investigating significant events, and generating reports.

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IT System Operations and Security Manager

Prevail Health Solutions

Oct 2018 - Jun 2020 (1 year 8 months)

Managed IT systems and security for cloud and local environments. Initiated and oversaw company-wide information security program.

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Cyber Security Analyst

Alight Solutions

Jan 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year 9 months)

Managed 10-20 monthly client security questionnaires; supervised audits and documented remediation.

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Technology and Data Services Coordinator

American Academy of Orthopaedic surgeons

Jan 2011 - Jan 2013 (2 years)

Conducted financial management tasks including budget maintenance and cost tracking.

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Information Security Analyst

United States Navy

Jan 2008 - Jan 2011 (3 years)

Resolved security incidents, protected data integrity. Enhanced security measures, supported policy adherence.

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