Karla Resureccion
@karlaresureccion
Senior cybersecurity specialist driving cloud security, compliance, and risk reduction with DoD clearance.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist with over a decade of experience delivering enterprise-level security, compliance, and risk management across government and commercial environments. I hold an active Department of Defense Top Secret clearance (SCI) and am CISM certified.
My work focuses on cloud and on-premises security, integrating DevSecOps controls, vulnerability management, and IAM to strengthen security posture and reduce high-risk findings. I have led FedRAMP and RMF ATO efforts and produced SARs, POA&Ms, and other essential RMF artifacts.
I have implemented automated security testing in AWS, Azure, and GCP pipelines, driven reductions in critical vulnerabilities, and improved detection and response using Splunk, CrowdStrike, Tenable, and Prisma Cloud. I combine technical depth with Agile/SCRUM project management to deliver measurable security outcomes.
I am a pragmatic consultant and team collaborator who advises engineering and leadership on hardening, cloud configuration, and compliance readiness, ensuring systems meet NIST 800-53, CMMC, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and privacy requirements such as GDPR and CCPA.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Cloud ISSO
ALTA IT Services
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 9 months)
Integrated automated security testing and control gates into AWS, Azure, and GCP pipelines, reducing high-risk findings by over 30% and advancing FedRAMP/NIST 800-53A compliance readiness for cloud systems.
Led RMF and FedRAMP ATO efforts for classified and commercial cloud services, produced SARs and POA&Ms, and improved cloud detection and response capabilities, reducing misconfigurations by 25%.
Cyber Security Engineer
Government Contractor
Jan 2012 - Jan 2018 (6 years)
Directed RMF-based risk management for U.S. Air Force intelligence systems, coordinating ACAS/XACTA assessments and authoring technical documentation to support continuous monitoring and ATO decisions.
Information System Security Engineer
Prism
Jan 2011 - Jan 2016 (5 years)
Implemented security controls and conducted IT security control assessments to support ATO packages and ensure compliance with NIST, ISO, and FISMA frameworks across large-scale IT systems.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Maryland University College
Master of Science, Cyber Security
Completed a Master of Science in Cyber Security; graduated in 2017.
Morgan State University
Bachelor of Science, Electrical/Computer Systems Engineering
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Computer Systems Engineering; graduated in 2013.
University of Maryland University College
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed a Master of Business Administration focused on business administration; graduated in 2007.
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