Frank Shinault

About Frank Shinault

I am a seasoned professional with extensive expertise in managing Security Operations…

Experience

1. Cyber Risk Assessment Analyst

   Guidehouse

   Sep 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Provide cybersecurity analysis support in the delivery of detailed enterprise cybersecurity risk analysis and reporting project with a large federal agency; leverage advanced critical thinking capabilities to identify organizational cybersecurity risks and impacts. Note: This work is not related to the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process.Prepare for enterprise cybersecurity risk assessments by performing detailed organizational research and analysis to determine potential business impacts to mission objectives.Conduct Tier 1 (organization) and Tier 2 (business/mission) level cybersecurity risk assessments in accordance with NIST Federal Information Processing Standards and Special Publications, OMB guidance, DHS Binding Operational Directives, and other regulatory authorities.Perform detailed quantitative and qualitative organizational research and analysis regarding cybersecurity risks (threats, vulnerabilities, likelihood, and impact).Identify and develop detailed, actionable recommendations for remediating cybersecurity risks in alignment with the organization’s defined risk tolerances and risk threshold.Gather threat and vulnerability information from internal and external information sharing forums and sources.Communicate cybersecurity risk assessment results through written narrative reports and executive-level presentations.Identify, coordinate, track remediation, and monitor risk exposures; identify and communicate trends in dataEvaluate the effectiveness of cybersecurity programs in identifying, managing, and reducing risk.Collaborate cross-functionally with internal analysts and engage external stakeholders to build awareness of cybersecurity risk assessment initiatives.