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Kimberly Johnson

@kimberlyjohnson1

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Seasoned cybersecurity professional with expertise in operational resilience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters collaboration and innovation in cybersecurity.

I am a seasoned Cybersecurity and Business Continuity professional with over a decade of experience in system audits, resilience planning, and cybersecurity exercises. My proven ability to design and execute comprehensive tabletop simulations has allowed me to identify vulnerabilities and develop effective remediation strategies. I am skilled in implementing industry-standard frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, and ISO 27002 to enhance organizational security posture.

Throughout my career, I have adeptly managed risk in high-stakes environments, fostering cross-functional collaboration and driving continuous improvement in cybersecurity and operational resilience. At TD Bank, I collaborated with teams to enhance operational resilience, focusing on cloud, third-party, and technology risk. My role as Cyber Security Program Senior Strategist at Truist Bank involved directing cyber resilience testing initiatives and leading over 70 application resilience tests, significantly improving incident response capabilities across the organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Operational Resilience Specialist

TD Bank

Oct 2024 - Apr 2025 (6 months)

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to assess and enhance operational resilience, focusing on cloud, third-party, and technology risk. Provided assistance in facilitated resilience-focused tabletop and range-based exercises.

Cloud Security Third Party Risk Management Project Management

Cyber Security Program Senior Strategist

Truist Bank

Oct 2019 - Jul 2023 (3 years 9 months)

Directed cyber resilience testing initiatives, including designing and facilitating tabletop simulations of various cyber-attack scenarios. Led over 70 application resilience and suite tests, identifying critical vulnerabilities and guiding documentation/strategic remediation.

Cyber Resilience Tabletop Exercises Incident Response Vulnerability Management After Action Reviews

Business Continuity Manager

Capital Bank

Dec 2013 - Feb 2018 (4 years 2 months)

Led the development and implementation of the bank’s Business Continuity Program ensuring compliance and operational readiness. Standardized and streamlined business continuity plans and impact analyses for over 50+ business units, aligning with federal and industry standards.

Business Continuity Risk Assessment Compliance Disaster Recovery

Information Systems Auditor

Office of the State Auditor

Jun 2005 - Dec 2013 (8 years 6 months)

Performed IT control evaluation and security audits for North Carolina state-funded agencies, ensuring compliance with security standards. Evaluated IT controls and compliance with business continuity and disaster recovery requirements.

IT Audit Security Auditing NIST COBIT ISO 27002 Penetration Testing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Central Michigan University

Master of Science in Administration, Administration

Completed a Master of Science in Administration program at Central Michigan University. This advanced degree provided a comprehensive understanding of administrative principles and practices.

Shaw University

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Accounting

Obtained a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Shaw University. This program equipped me with foundational knowledge in accounting principles and practices.