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Patrick Maka

@patrickmaka

Security-cleared GRC Analyst focused on compliance and risk management.

Zimbabwe
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role in a security-focused organization that values compliance and risk management, offering opportunities for professional growth and development.

I am a security-cleared GRC Analyst with extensive experience in executing compliance operations, access audits, and risk assessments within financial institutions. My proven ability to support system authorization activities and respond to regulatory audits has been instrumental in aligning policies with frameworks such as NIST 800-53, SOX, and ISO 27001.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated proficiency in GRC platforms and vulnerability remediation workflows. At SoFi, I successfully executed bi-weekly entitlement reviews, reducing policy violations by 30%, and created automated dashboards that improved audit readiness visibility. My commitment to operational risk reduction and governance maturity drives my passion for translating technical requirements into actionable controls and compliance documentation.

I am eager to grow with a security-first organization that values innovation and integrity. My experience in managing third-party risk programs and streamlining policy workflows positions me as a valuable asset in enhancing compliance and security frameworks.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

GRC Analyst

SoFi

May 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Executed bi-weekly entitlement reviews across core systems like AWS, Workday, and Okta, reducing policy violations by 30%. Streamlined policy exception intake and automated risk workflows in ServiceNow GRC, cutting manual effort by 40%.

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Information Systems Security Officer

Ally Financial

May 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Updated SSPs, SARs, and POA&Ms for Ally Loan Engine (ALE) in line with NIST RMF controls. Parsed scan results, categorized vulnerabilities using CVSS, and initiated patch tracking workflows.

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IT Help Desk Support Analyst

Fifth Third Bank

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 6 months)

Managed user lifecycle activities including provisioning, role updates, and deprovisioning across enterprise applications. Resolved an average of 40+ tickets daily, addressing issues such as email lockouts, network access, and endpoint configuration.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Bachelor of Applied Science, Business Administration

Studied business administration principles and practices. Gained knowledge in various aspects of business operations and management.

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