Kumail Raza
@kumailraza
Results-driven cybersecurity professional specializing in GRC, cloud, and IAM.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven cybersecurity professional with over seven years of experience strengthening enterprise security and regulatory compliance across cloud and on-prem environments. I hold an M.S. in Cybersecurity and active security clearance, and I have implemented frameworks including NIST SP 800-53, ISO/IEC 27001/27002, HIPAA, and FedRAMP while leading audits, third-party risk assessments, and access governance initiatives.
My technical strengths include IAM, mainframe security (IBM z/OS, CA Top Secret), SIEM monitoring (Splunk, ELK), vulnerability management (Nessus, Qualys, Tenable), and automation using Python, PowerShell, and JCL. I have reduced client risk exposure, achieved zero critical audit findings in current role, and teach computer systems to foster strong communication and technical skills in others.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
HCAdjunct Professor, Computer Systems
Howard Community College
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Teach computer systems courses covering cybersecurity, hardware, software, and AI while fostering collaboration and improving student technical communication skills.
Information Systems Security Officer
Peraton
Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Monitored enterprise compliance with NIST SP 800-53 and ISO 27001, administered CA Top Secret mainframe profiles, and automated z/OS batch processes to improve provisioning speed and maintain zero critical audit findings.
Cybersecurity Consultant
Awon Solutions
Nov 2019 - Apr 2022 (2 years 5 months)
Delivered GRC consulting to healthcare, finance, and government clients, conducted risk assessments and mitigation planning that reduced client risk exposure by 30%.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Saint Agnes Hospital
Sep 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 2 months)
Implemented HIPAA-compliant security protocols and delivered security awareness training that reduced phishing success rates by ~50%, and developed policies to decrease compliance incidents.
IT Technician
University of Maryland Medical Center
Jun 2016 - Aug 2018 (2 years 2 months)
Provided Tier 1–2 support, resolved end-user issues, and maintained endpoint compliance while supporting routine updates and backups as part of incident management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UCUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore County
Bachelor of Science, Business Technology Administration
Bachelor's degree in Business Technology Administration with coursework bridging business processes and IT systems.
HCHoward Community College
Associate Degree, Cyber Security
Associate degree in Cyber Security covering foundational security principles and technical protections.
UCUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore County
Master of Science, Cybersecurity
Master of Science in Cybersecurity focusing on enterprise security, compliance frameworks, and risk management.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Skills
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