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Christina Simmons

@christinasimmons

Cybersecurity and IT program professional specializing in security operations, GRC, vulnerability management, cloud security, and project delivery.

United States

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What I'm looking for

Seeking remote roles in cybersecurity, security operations, GRC, vulnerability management, cloud security, or IT project management. Open to full-time and contract opportunities where I can strengthen security, improve processes, manage risk, and deliver measurable results.

I’m a cybersecurity and technology professional with experience spanning security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, cloud security, governance, risk and compliance (GRC), and cross-functional project management.

In my current freelance government project work, I coordinate security initiatives across cybersecurity, cloud, AI, infrastructure, vulnerability management, and risk mitigation. I translate technical requirements and remediation needs into project plans, documentation, implementation priorities, and actionable outcomes.

At DASHSQUARED, I led concurrent IT and cybersecurity initiatives, coordinating analysts, engineers, vendors, and business stakeholders to prioritize risks and drive corrective actions through closure. I also supported Zscaler cloud-security implementation and standardized workflows and SOPs.

In security operations, my experience includes monitoring security infrastructure, investigating suspected compromises, coordinating containment and remediation, and improving vulnerability management processes. My achievements include a 70% reduction in security breaches through automated patching and a 75% reduction in vulnerability exposure within six months.

My earlier operational leadership experience includes coordinating event security, access controls, logistics, and emergency readiness with public-safety partners at HARD Events and Insomniac Events. This background strengthened my ability to manage complex operations, collaborate across teams, and make decisions in fast-paced environments.

I’m interested in remote opportunities in cybersecurity, security operations, vulnerability management, GRC, cloud security, and technology or cybersecurity program management, where I can combine technical knowledge, structured execution, and risk-focused problem-solving to deliver measurable results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Security Project Manager

Current

Freelance Government Projects

Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Coordinate security-focused initiatives involving cybersecurity, cloud, AI, infrastructure, vulnerability management, and risk mitigation across technical teams, vendors, and business stakeholders. Translate security requirements into project plans, documentation, and implementation priorities.

Cybersecurity Cloud Security AI Infrastructure Vulnerability Management Risk Mitigation Project Management Stakeholder Coordination Risk Assessment Security Documentation

Project Manager, IT & Security Initiatives

DashSquared

Jul 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 5 months)

Led concurrent IT and cybersecurity initiatives spanning security assessments, vulnerability management, infrastructure changes, cloud security, incident response, and remediation. Coordinated analysts, engineers, AI specialists, vendors, and business stakeholders to drive corrective actions through closure.

Security Assessments Vulnerability Management Infrastructure Cloud Security Incident Response remediation Zscaler Risk Register Logs Dashboarding Executive Reporting SOPs Workflow Standardization

Security Analyst, IT Security & Incident Management

NuPaths

Jul 2020 - Dec 2023 (3 years 5 months)

Monitored and analyzed security infrastructure using Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, vulnerability scanners, endpoint telemetry, and host/network data to identify suspicious activity. Investigated suspected compromise, reconstructed event sequences, and coordinated containment, remediation, and preventive actions.

Microsoft Sentinel Splunk Vulnerability Scanning Telemetry incident investigation Nessus Nexpose Qualys Burp suite Python PowerShell BASH PowerCLI NIST SP 800 53 SANS Automated Patching Vulnerability Remediation

Project Manager, IT Security & Operations

Airphilly LLC

Oct 2016 - Oct 2018 (2 years)

Directed IT security and operations initiatives, coordinating technical resources, stakeholders, vendors, schedules, risks, budgets, and delivery requirements. Managed project financials, resource utilization, vendor performance, and implementation planning.

IT Security Operations Project Management Vendor Management Budget Management Cloud Security Tokenization Stakeholder Reporting Process Improvement

Event Operations & Program Coordination

Hard Events / Insomniac Events

Jan 2010 - Dec 2016 (6 years 11 months)

Coordinated large-scale live-event operations across production, staffing, logistics, contracted security providers, and external stakeholders against fixed, high-visibility deadlines. Worked with municipal authorities, fire marshals, law enforcement, and public-safety agencies on permitting, regulatory requirements, and emergency preparedness.

Event Operations Program Coordination Logistics Vendor Management Access Control Emergency Preparedness Incident Command System Budget Tracking Contract Management

Music & Event Marketing / A&R Representative

Insomniac Events

Aug 2012 - Aug 2016 (4 years)

Built relationships across artists, promoters, talent teams, production partners, and event stakeholders, aligning priorities across creative, operational, and talent-facing teams. Identified emerging artists, audience trends, and partnership opportunities in fast-paced live-event environments.

Music Marketing Event Marketing A&R Artist Relations Talent Management Partnership Development Trend Analysis

Military Science & Leadership Training

Army ROTC / Ranger Challenge

Completed Army ROTC leadership and tactical training emphasizing discipline, accountability, teamwork, and decision-making under pressure. Participated in Ranger Challenge training involving land navigation, physical readiness, team coordination, and practical problem-solving.

Leadership Teamwork Decision making Land Navigation Physical Readiness Problem Solving

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Science, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, completed in 2021.

Lock Haven University

Bachelor of Science, Television Production, Radio Broadcasting, Public Relations, and Military Science

Activities and societies: Army ROTC and Ranger Challenge training

Bachelor of Science in Television Production, Radio Broadcasting, and Public Relations, with Army ROTC and Military Science, from Lock Haven University, completed in 2010.