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Ricardo Miranda

Ricardo Miranda

Cybersecurity GRC Analyst
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Summary

IT Security Specialist transitioning into Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) with expertise in ISO 27001, GDPR, risk management, and security compliance. Experienced in IT security, access management (Okta, Azure AD), and compliance audits. Currently advancing skills in GRC Mastery, ISO 27001, and vulnerability management tools (Qualys, Nessus). Bringing a holistic approach to security, combining GRC, compliance, and SOC fundamentals to support organizations in risk management and regulatory compliance.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Senior IT Support Specialist

Pleo
03.2022 - Current

Governance & Risk Management

  • Assisted in IT security governance by implementing access control policies (Okta SSO, RBAC), reducing unauthorized access by 85%.
  • Conducted IT asset compliance audits, improving security tracking for 200+ devices.
  • Ensured alignment with ISO 27001 & GDPR by securing identity & access management (IAM).
  • Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
  • Contributed to incident response procedures by triaging security tickets related to phishing, endpoint security, and IAM breaches.
  • Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.

IT Support Specialist

Hands-on IT Virtual Labs
07.2021 - 02.2022

Security & Compliance Experience

  • Configured and secured networks with Cisco Meraki equipment (Router, Switch, Firewall), ensuring compliance with security standards.
  • Conducted endpoint security tests to evaluate malware detection and response protocols.

SOC & Threat Detection

  • Gained practical experience in SIEM (Splunk), EDR (Qualys) through hands-on labs.
  • Analyzed security logs for potential vulnerabilities and practiced incident response workflows.

Education

Technical Course - Governance, Risk & Compliance

GRC Mastery
04.2001 -

Technical Course - CyberSecurity

Blue Team Level 1 (BTL1)
Online Training
04.2001 -

Technical Course - Cybersecurity GRC

Qualys Security And Compliance
04.2001 -

Online Micro Master Program - Cybersecurity

RIT (Rochester Institute Of Technology)
Online
04.2001 -

Technical Course - IT Network Security

Itucation
Copenhagen, Denmark
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Applied Arts - Law

Universidade Gama Filho
Rio De Janeiro
04.2001 -

Skills

Risk Assessment & Management

Timeline

Senior IT Support Specialist

Pleo
03.2022 - Current

IT Support Specialist

Hands-on IT Virtual Labs
07.2021 - 02.2022

Technical Course - Governance, Risk & Compliance

GRC Mastery
04.2001 -

Technical Course - CyberSecurity

Blue Team Level 1 (BTL1)
04.2001 -

Technical Course - Cybersecurity GRC

Qualys Security And Compliance
04.2001 -

Online Micro Master Program - Cybersecurity

RIT (Rochester Institute Of Technology)
04.2001 -

Technical Course - IT Network Security

Itucation
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Applied Arts - Law

Universidade Gama Filho
04.2001 -
Ricardo MirandaCybersecurity GRC Analyst