Felicia Awazi
@feliciaawazi
Experienced Governance, Risk, and Compliance professional with strategic insight.
What I'm looking for
I am a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) professional with extensive experience in risk management, regulatory compliance, and internal controls within the healthcare and financial sectors. My expertise lies in leveraging GRC tools to manage audits, assess risks, and implement policies that enhance compliance and protect organizational integrity. I have a proven track record of driving enterprise-wide risk reduction and leading cross-functional initiatives that support data integrity and regulatory alignment.
Throughout my career, I have developed and implemented GRC frameworks that ensure compliance with critical security and regulatory requirements. My roles have included conducting routine security control assessments, performing identity and access management assessments, and maintaining enterprise risk registers. I pride myself on my ability to partner with teams to integrate risk controls into the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), thereby enhancing overall security posture and supporting incident response efforts.
My educational background includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, complemented by certifications such as Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) and Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP). I am passionate about fostering a culture of compliance and continuous improvement, and I am eager to contribute my skills and experience to an organization that values integrity and innovation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Analyst
SAIC
Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Developed and implemented GRC frameworks for critical IT systems, ensuring compliance with FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, and NIST 800-171 security requirements for cloud migration projects. Conducted routine security control assessments and internal audits to validate control effectiveness, identify compliance gaps, and drive continuous improvement.
Information Security Compliance Analyst
Wex Health
May 2020 - Present (5 years 2 months)
Implemented GRC frameworks aligned with HIPAA and HITRUST requirements, integrating risk controls into systems for client information protection. Collaborated with IT to develop and maintain PCI DSS security policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and remediation of control deficiencies.
Information Security Risk Analyst
USAA
Mar 2018 - Present (7 years 4 months)
Reviewed and updated information security policies to align with evolving industry standards, enhancing governance and improving organizational risk posture. Integrated GRC frameworks into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and maintained a centralized IT risk register aligned with financial regulatory requirements and NIST SP 800-53 standards.
Cyber Security Risk Analyst
Premier Healthcare Services
Feb 2015 - Present (10 years 5 months)
Conducted comprehensive risk assessments and implemented mitigation plans in accordance with healthcare security standards and internal risk frameworks. Updated HIPAA-compliant security policies to support data protection and regulatory adherence.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Buea
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration
Studied Business Administration, gaining foundational knowledge in management, finance, and operations. Developed skills in strategic planning and organizational leadership relevant to various industries.
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