Daniel Batista
@danielbatista1
Cybersecurity & Compliance Specialist with 8 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Cybersecurity & Compliance Specialist with over 8 years of experience in infrastructure and cloud security, threat and vulnerability management, and application security. My expertise lies in managing diverse security projects and driving compliance initiatives such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and SOC 2. I am known for my strong communication skills and problem-solving mindset, which have enabled me to lead both local and remote teams effectively.
In my current role as an InfoSec & Compliance Manager at ERC Global, I lead security strategy and architecture reviews while managing the InfoSec team. I have successfully conducted internal and external audits, ensuring alignment with security policies across departments. My previous experience as a SecOps Engineer involved managing cloud security and performing vulnerability assessments, contributing significantly to SOC 2 certification efforts and security incident response.
Throughout my career, I have implemented significant security upgrades and process improvements, developed vulnerability prioritization strategies, and launched phishing simulation programs. I hold several certifications, including Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst and CompTIA Security+, which complement my technical skills in networking, cloud platforms, and automation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
InfoSec & Compliance Manager
ERC Global
Mar 2021 - Present (4 years 3 months)
Led security strategy, architecture reviews, and compliance efforts (PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2). Conducted internal/external audits and managed the InfoSec team.
SecOps Engineer (Consultant)
Macrometa
Sep 2022 - Apr 2025 (2 years 7 months)
Managed cloud security and performed vulnerability assessments, including DAST, SAST, and SCA. Led Kubernetes/Docker security hardening, WAF configuration, and firewall management.
Information Security Analyst III
ERC
May 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 10 months)
Supported security audits (PCI, HIPAA, ISO 27001) and led phishing awareness campaigns and internal penetration testing. Managed SIEM, IDS/IPS, antivirus, and forensic investigations.
Network Engineer
Bellon, SA
Jul 2017 - Dec 2017 (5 months)
Handled switches, routing, firewall, VPN setup, endpoint protection, and network incident response. This role involved comprehensive network infrastructure management.
Information Security Analyst II
ERC
Jul 2017 - Dec 2017 (5 months)
Managed firewalls, web filters, and security monitoring tools. Reported vulnerabilities and led internal audits.
IT Support Engineer
Bellon, SA
Feb 2016 - Jul 2017 (1 year 5 months)
Managed Active Directory, DNS, GPOs, ERP support, and VoIP configuration. Provided essential IT support for business operations.
Network Technician
Tekhnetos
Jul 2015 - Feb 2016 (7 months)
Installed and maintained structured cabling, network devices, and Active Directory support. This role was foundational in network infrastructure.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM)
B.Sc. in Telecommunication Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering
Studied Telecommunication Engineering, focusing on the principles and applications of telecommunication systems. Gained knowledge in network design, data communication, and signal processing.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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