SHAWNTIA TRAYLOR
Gainesville
Summary
Dynamic cybersecurity professional with extensive experience at Target, specializing in risk assessment and compliance. Proven track record in enhancing incident response through SIEM monitoring and effective documentation. Adept at managing cybersecurity governance while fostering collaboration across teams to strengthen security posture and mitigate risks.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technology & Risk Analyst (Asset Protection)
Saks OFF 5TH
Lawrenceville
06.2025 - Current
- Document cybersecurity governance and audit readiness processes to ensure compliance and facilitate reviews.
- Conduct system activity reviews to identify risks, anomalies, and compliance gaps.
- Maintain policies, track exceptions, and validate data to ensure alignment with regulatory standards.
- Document incidents and gather evidence to uphold integrity standards and support investigations.
Cybersecurity Service Management Specialist
Target
Niagara Falls
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Conducted SIEM log analysis to identify security incidents and suspicious activity, enhancing incident response effectiveness.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to identify and remediate system gaps, strengthening overall security architecture.
- Documented findings to support governance and forensic investigations, contributing to compliance and security posture.
Enterprise Security Asset Manager
Target
Lawrenceville
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Maintained 1,500+ security system records, ensuring compliance with audit standards.
- Streamlined documentation workflows to improve adherence to privacy and governance requirements.
- Facilitated structured data validation to ensure accuracy during compliance reviews.
Cyber Asset Protection Manager
Target
Atlanta
10.2014 - 07.2022
- Collected and documented digital evidence to support fraud and cybersecurity investigations, enhancing case resolution.
- Validated timeline accuracy and event integrity, ensuring reliable governance analysis.
- Oversaw log/event capture systems for compliance monitoring, improving regulatory adherence.
Security Operations Client Manager
Securitas Security Inc.
Atlanta
09.2007 - 10.2014
- Developed risk mitigation strategies based on trend analysis and system data insights.
- Documented multi-site investigation findings, ensuring high accuracy for compliance.
- Conducted forensic audits to enhance enterprise governance and reduce risk.
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
Excelsior University
Albany, NY01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA01.2015
Skills
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- NIST and ISO 27001 frameworks
- SIEM monitoring and threat detection
- Incident response documentation
- Vulnerability management
- Third-party risk management
- Privacy compliance
- Governance and policy
- Compliance and audit support
- Evidence handling and chain of custody
- Technical reporting and communication
Websites
Certification
- CISSP, 2026
- Splunk: The Art of Investigation, 2025
Timeline
Technology & Risk Analyst (Asset Protection)
Saks OFF 5TH
06.2025 - Current
Cybersecurity Service Management Specialist
Target
07.2022 - 11.2023
Enterprise Security Asset Manager
Target
02.2021 - 07.2022
Cyber Asset Protection Manager
Target
10.2014 - 07.2022
Security Operations Client Manager
Securitas Security Inc.
09.2007 - 10.2014
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
Excelsior University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Georgia State University