Lynn Patterson

Experience

1. Manager, IT Risk and Compliance (Ad)

   Celestica

   Apr 2024 — Present · MN, US

   Leads the engagements with stakeholders and IT Security initiatives and projects (including security governance and compliance) ensuring interactive collaboration with the stakeholders IT Security team.Ensures and manages governance and maintenance of A&D Architecture landscape (applications, systems, etc) and roadmap.Participate in compliance projects around IT and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-171. Overall ongoing governance and compliance for specific sites relative to market. Develops and enhances the information security management framework based on the NIST 800-171 standard (IT and National Institute of Standards and Technology) and DFARS requirements. Responds to customer and government enquiries as to NIST800-171 and DFARS compliance, specifically by completing security questionnaires in conjunction with site IT as appropriate. Participation in CMMC certification as required to specific A&D sites.Responds to various IT audits when required around IT Security projects and compliance initiatives with the whether external or internal.Evaluates general and specific training needs; delivers training to support the control environment and associated control framework; communicates governance and compliance objectives, fosters a compliant and risk aware culture.Oversee the deployment and maintenance of IT Security solutions and compliance.Establishes and maintains effective relationships with process owners/sites to proactively assess business risks and develop risk mitigation.

Education

• Regis University

  Maaters Science, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

• Regis University

  Master of Science - MS, Information Assurance/Cybersecurity

  2014 — 2017

• University of Phoenix

  Psychology

  2010 — 2011

• Metropolitan State University of Denver

  BA, Human Performance in Sport