Cheila Dos Santos (CISM)
Cyber Programme Manager
London
Summary
Linkedin : Cheila Dos Santos
I am a highly driven and confident Cyber Programme manager with a proven track record in successfully implementing security technologies, infrastructure and processes. Currently employed by Natura &Co as a Global Cyber Programme Manager, line managing a team of product owners, security architects, business analysts and SME's. My role relies heavily on being able to effectively communicate, mentor/develop talent, build strong relationships with stakeholders and external suppliers. I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Cyber Programme Delivery
Natura &Co
London
10.2022 - Current
- Successfully executed, Security Awareness/Culture Change, CASB, DLP, Cyber Assurance Framework, NIST Assessment, Third Party Risk Management, Incident Exercising and implemented End User Compute teams
- Mentored, developed and lead a high performance teams
- Created and delivered technical implementation plans to deliver large scale cyber programme
- Created a cyber scorecard to gain buy in from senior leadership by presenting their cyber strengths and vulnerabilities
- Reported regularly on performance and cyber metrics to senior management
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors
- Managed a £11M financial budget for the Cyber Programme
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention
- Managed project/product escalations and managed risks accordingly
- Coordinated global cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements
- Monitored programme progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success
- Ran interviews to recruit effective colleagues that added value to the team
- As well as being mentored by the CISO I also coached/mentored other colleagues to support them in their development
Cyber Security Programme Manager
The Body Shop
London
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Successfully executed and oversaw, DLP, Security Project Assurance, Vendor Risk Management and Database Protection
- Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
- Implemented DevSecOps processes to support and monitor software development
- Updated senior leadership quarterly on Cyber programme progress
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Participated in pilot tests and revised programs based on feedback and results.
Information Security Project Manager
Sainsbury's Supermarket
London
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Lead cyber projects, change and transformation projects to drive behavioral change
- Prepared scope and managed projects such as DLP, Email Security, IDAM, Change & Transformation, IT Assurance, Infrastructure, CASB, NIST and Database Hardening
- Overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
- Improved visibility on security posture for Sainsbury's by implementing cyber scorecards and presented them to senior leaders across the business
- Managed training delivery plans to support the cyber change programme
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures which supported security requirements
- Supported strategic cyber related decisions to support the cyber programme
Senior Information Security Analyst
Sainsbury's Supermarkets
London
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Lead a team of 3 employees as part of pilot, overseeing recruitment, training, and professional growth of employees.
- Successfully recruited two contractors as part of a security improvement plan to improve support in engineering families and educate them to being self serving
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Help promote scorecard concept to improve security and awareness to senior stakeholders
Information Security Analyst - Product Assurance
Sainsbury's
London
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Experience of working with projects throughout SDLC; Agile and Waterfall methodology
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Recommended architectural improvements, design solutions and integration solutions.
- Designed strategic plan for improving Governance and InfoSec practices to support future projects.
Information Security Analyst
Vida Homeloans
London
11.2017 - 08.2018
Information Security Consultant
Egress Software Technologies
London
03.2014 - 12.2017
Education
Agile Project Manager Practitioner -
AgilePM Practitioner
APMG International 01.2023 - 01.2023
CISM -
ISC2 Pearson Vue
04.2023 - 06.2023
Agile Project Manager -
AgilePM Foundation
APMG International 11.2022 - 11.2022
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner -
Foundational Certification: AWS
07.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons) - Business Management
The University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield Campus Sep 2010 - 06.2013
Skills
Awarded: Colleague & Cyber Leader of the Year at Sainsbury’s
Timeline
CISM -
ISC2 Pearson Vue
04.2023 - 06.2023
Agile Project Manager Practitioner -
AgilePM Practitioner
01.2023 - 01.2023
Agile Project Manager -
AgilePM Foundation
11.2022 - 11.2022
Head of Cyber Programme Delivery
Natura &Co
10.2022 - Current
Cyber Security Programme Manager
The Body Shop
10.2021 - 10.2022
Information Security Project Manager
Sainsbury's Supermarket
06.2021 - 10.2021
Senior Information Security Analyst
Sainsbury's Supermarkets
03.2020 - 05.2021
Information Security Analyst - Product Assurance
Sainsbury's
08.2018 - 03.2020
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner -
Foundational Certification: AWS
07.2018 - 08.2018
Information Security Analyst
Vida Homeloans
11.2017 - 08.2018
Information Security Consultant
Egress Software Technologies
03.2014 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons) - Business Management
The University of Hertfordshire
Sep 2010 - 06.2013
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