Shawn Johnson

IT Compliance, Information Security, and stained glass in Lincoln, Nebraska

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Highly dynamic, results-focused, and innovative professional with proven years of experience in information security, IT compliance and risk management that is recognized for keen attention to details, adherence to standards, and expert technical background; adept at working on critical systems under pressure. Possess an impressive record of achievement in designing, building, implementing, and maintaining, risk management systems. Demonstrates excellent technical and analytical qualifications with outstanding customer service skills and is proficient in English and Portuguese, with a working knowledge in Russian language.

Exceptional abilities in project management, best practices, and process workflow to assure success in program development

Successful at meeting new technical challenges and finding solutions to customer needs; possess strong background in technical development, business analysis, and system or applications administration from diverse cultures and backgrounds

Current Experience

IBM / KENEXA / TALENTPOINT / HRI, Lincoln, NE

Current: IT Compliance Manager
Previous: Senior Database Administrator and Security Director,Systems Developer
May 1999-Present

Responsible for IT compliance and SAS70/SSAE16/FISMA/ISO Audits, Compliance Testing, Risk Management, Information Security Policy, Pre and Post Sales Customer Security Audits/Assessments across all Kenexa product groups in multiple data centers and countries.

Conceptualized, developed and configured highly available OLTP and reporting systems averaging to 400,000 hits daily with maximum of 3.2 million hits and average query response of 350ms and less than 2% of queries take more than two seconds. Enhanced and innovated customized mass e-mail system with delivery of up to 450,000 customized e-mails hourly. Established best practices, process workflows, configuration guides, DR plans, and ISO security procedures.

Key Accomplishments:

SOC2 Type I and II certification for 15 SaaS based cloud applications.

Successfully created highly available web and database content systems for surveys presented in 120 foreign languages

Ensured security and administration of 35 Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005/2008/2008R2 for four product groups and oversaw data warehouses for reporting aggregate survey data.

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  • Work
    • Mortech, a Zillow Business
  • Education
    • University of Nebraska–Lincoln