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Denis Ahimbisibwe

@denisahimbisibwe

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IT Security and Compliance Analyst specializing in risk management.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters growth, values security, and promotes compliance.

I am an IT Security and Compliance Analyst with extensive experience in enterprise environments and Identity Access Management (IAM) programs. My expertise lies in PCI DSS consulting, risk management, and security architecture, where I have a proven track record of conducting gap assessments and audits for Fortune 500 clients. I am passionate about enhancing security postures through automation and have successfully managed identity lifecycles in various organizations.

Throughout my career, I have led PCI DSS readiness assessments and gap analyses, achieving audit success with zero major findings. My role at Motivate LLC involved implementing remediation plans that reduced organizational risk exposure by over 60%. I have also automated vulnerability scanning and reporting workflows, improving efficiency by 40%. With certifications in CISSP and CISA, I aim to leverage my skills to drive compliance and security improvements in my next role.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

IT Security & Compliance Analyst

Motivate LLC

Jan 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 11 months)

Led PCI DSS readiness assessments and gap analyses for multi-site enterprises, achieving audit success with zero major findings. Implemented remediation plans, reducing organizational risk exposure by over 60%, and conducted quarterly access reviews using Azure AD, Intune, and Okta. Automated vulnerability scanning and reporting workflows with Nessus and PowerShell, improving efficiency by 40%, an

PCI DSS Risk Management Azure AD Intune Okta Nessus PowerShell Cloud Security NIST CSF

Boot Camp Training

U.S. Navy

Aug 2024 - Nov 2024 (3 months)

Completed intensive training in secure IT operations, endpoint management, and encrypted communications. Gained proficiency in incident handling under federal compliance frameworks, enhancing readiness for secure service delivery.

IT Operations Endpoint Security Encryption Compliance

Cybersecurity Consultant

MIT xPRO

Mar 2025 - Present (3 months)

Explored defensive and offensive cybersecurity strategies, including cryptography, cloud security, and incident response. Applied industry frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and NIST CSF to enhance enterprise security posture, practicing penetration testing and secure system architecture design.

Cryptography Cloud Security Risk Management Incident Response NIST CSF Penetration Testing Security Architecture Threat Modeling Security Operations

Configuration Standards Analyst

Motivate LLC

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Reviewed and enhanced RBAC assignments to boost security compliance, reduce provisioning errors, and increase efficiency in user access management. Supported user lifecycle management by aligning HR events with provisioning/deprovisioning actions, enhancing access request handling using ServiceNow integrations.

RBAC Security Compliance Access Management Lifecycle Management Provision ServiceNow

Security Systems Analyst

Bank of Uganda

Jan 2012 - Present (13 years 5 months)

Spearheaded access control policy setup, improved badge management, and conducted role-based system access audits, reducing unauthorized access incidents by 30%. Collaborated with HR and IT teams to optimize onboarding/offboarding processes and conduct elevated access reviews, enhancing security protocols. Ensured rigorous maintenance of IAM compliance documentation, directly contributing to succe

Access Control Offboarding Elevated Access Reviews PCI DSS

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Makerere University

Master of Science, Information Systems

Pursued advanced studies in Information Systems. Focused on developing expertise in managing and analyzing information systems within various organizational contexts.

Kabale University

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology

Completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology. Gained foundational knowledge and practical skills in IT principles and applications.