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Shade Nuga

@shadenuga

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Accomplished cybersecurity and governance professional with 4 years experience.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters growth, values collaboration, and emphasizes cybersecurity excellence.

I am an accomplished cybersecurity and governance professional with over four years of progressive experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), regulatory compliance, risk management, and information security frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, and GDPR. My expertise lies in assisting with customer security assessments, compliance initiatives, and implementing robust security controls across financial services and retail environments.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a proven track record of delivering measurable results, such as achieving zero compliance findings and a 45% reduction in incident response times. I have successfully managed £10M+ contract negotiations and am certified in CISM and CompTIA Security+. My extensive experience in audit management, due diligence, stakeholder management, and security awareness training has equipped me with the skills necessary to excel in this field.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Information Security Officer

Zonal

Jan 2024 - Jul 2025 (1 year 6 months)

Translated complex frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, and GDPR into practical security policies, risk assessments, and audit-ready controls. Led external cybersecurity certification and attestation audits including ISO 27001, SOC, and SOX compliance initiatives.

ISO 27001 NIST 800 53 GDPR Policy Writing Risk Assessment Audit Management Security Awareness Nessus

Information Security Auditor

Zonal

Jan 2021 - Sep 2023 (2 years 8 months)

Assisted with audits, evidence collection, and compliance reporting, and conducted risk assessments while tracking remediation actions. Designed and implemented comprehensive audit testing methodologies for IT controls and business processes.

Audit Management Risk Assessment Security Policies Third Party Risk Management Data Privacy Stakeholder Management ISO 27001 CIS SOX

Governance Officer

Scouts UK

Oct 2019 - Oct 2020 (1 year)

Supported the Company Secretary and Governance Manager with effective management of Committees, including being aware of agenda items to mitigate potential issues. Managed the Association’s Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) document, ensuring careful scrutiny and annual updates in line with legislative and operational changes.

Governance Minute Taking Policy Management Stakeholder Management Documentation Regulatory Compliance Due Diligence

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Canterbury Christ Church University

Bachelor of Arts, Media and Cultural Studies

2010 - 2013

Studied Media and Cultural Studies, focusing on user behavior, digital ethics, and communication. Developed strong research, communication, and problem-solving skills applicable to IT support, governance, and compliance roles.