Roger Recio

About Roger Recio

Strategic cybersecurity leader with 10+ years of experience in Information Security and 10 years in Systems and Network Administration, driving enterprise security programs that protect business operations, reduce risk, strengthen regulatory alignment, and ensure compliance across diverse industries.Expert in transforming complex cybersecurity challenges into business-enabling solutions. Skilled in building and optimizing Security Operations, mitigating risks, and implementing frameworks that enhance operational maturity and strengthen control effectiveness.Successfully led the organization to SOC 2 compliance for the first time, building trust with clients and partners while ensuring adherence to industry best practices. Previously achieved full alignment with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) to elevate security posture and improve audit readiness.Reduced vulnerabilities by over 75% within two months through strategic remediation, significantly lowering organizational risk exposure.Recognized for leadership in fostering a security-driven culture, empowering teams, and collaborating with executives to guide informed decision-making.Rapidly absorbs new technologies, always with a focus on solutions that drive business value.Fully bilingual in English and Spanish.Certifications- ISC2 CISSP- ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)- CompTIA Security+- Microsoft Azure Administrator- Certified Incident ResponderCurrently advancing expertise toward executive security leadership and active security clearances.

Experience

1. Cybersecurity Manager

   Trax

   Dec 2024 — Present · Miami, FL, US

   Designed, implemented, and managed a comprehensive cybersecurity program aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements-Developed and enforced security policies, procedures, and controls to ensure ongoing compliance with industry regulations and standards-Spearheaded the creation and development of the organization\'s first dedicated cybersecurity team, fostering a high-performance, security-focused culture-Oversaw day-to-day cybersecurity operations, ensuring timely execution of projects, tasks and initiatives-Conducted organization-wide risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies-Responded to escalated security incidents, coordinating timely and effective remediation efforts-Acted as the primary liaison between internal teams and external auditors, facilitating successful audits and ensuring transparency-Led the company’s first SOC 2 Type II compliance program, overseeing risk assessments, control implementation, documentation, evidence collection, and auditor coordination, resulting in a sucessful audit and enabling enterprise customer acquisition-Created and maintained risk register-Provided IAM best practices, including development of a role-based access control (RBAC) matrix to support least-privilege access-Provided guidance to developers on integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and secure coding practices-Oversaw penetration test remediation efforts, coordinating remediation and validating closure of findings.

Education

• Osvaldo Herrera Polytechnic Institute of Computer Science. Havana. Cuba.

  Associate's Degree, Computer Science

• Jose Antonio Echevarria Higher Polytechnic Institute. Havana. Cuba.

  Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science

Skills

• Windows Xp
• Networking
• Technical Support
• Managing Active Directory, Windows Servers, Gpo’s in a Multi-Site Environment.
• Network Technologies, Lan/Wan Environment, Ip Protocols.
• Server Platforms: Windows 2003/2008/2012 Server (Ad, Dns, Security, Backup/Dr)
• Security
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• Hardware
• Help Desk Support
• Information Technology
• Citrix Experience and Terminal Services.
• Vmware, Hyper V, Server Virtualization and Shared Storage.
• Workstations
• Laptops
• Virtualization
• Windows 7
• Software Installation
• Vpn
• Hyper-V
• Network Security
• Group Policy
• Desktop Computers
• Network Administration
• Infrastructure
• Dns
• Telecommunications
• Vmware
• Network Architecture
• Microsoft Office
• Troubleshooting
• Cisco Systems Products
• Servers
• Microsoft Exchange
• System Administration
• Network Applications: Exchange 2003/2007/2010, Sql 2000/2005/2008.