Haider Raza

Senior Cybersecurity GRC Engineer | SOC2, ISO, & NIST Expert

Master of Computer Engineering | 5+ Years Experience | Triple-Certified

I help organizations navigate the complex intersection of technical engineering and global regulatory compliance. With a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering and over half a decade of hands-on experience, I specialize in transforming disorganized security postures into audit-ready, resilient frameworks.

Whether you are seeking SOC2 readiness, ISO certification, or a comprehensive NIST-based risk assessment, I provide the technical depth and strategic governance required to protect your data and satisfy stakeholders.

🛡️ Core Expertise & Frameworks

I offer end-to-end GRC support across the following specialized domains:

• Audit Readiness & Management: Expert lead for SOC2 (Type I & II), ISO 27001 (ISMS), and ISO 22301 (Business Continuity).

• Privacy & Cloud Governance: Implementing ISO 27701 (Privacy), ISO 27017 (Cloud Security), and ISO 27018 (PII in Cloud).

• Federal & Global Standards: Comprehensive alignment with NIST 800-53 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).

• Risk Management: Executing technical risk assessments, gap analyses, and remediation roadmaps that bridge the gap between IT and the Boardroom.

🎓 Education & Certifications

• Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Computer Engineering

• 3 Industry-Leading Certifications (e.g., ISC2 CGRC, ISO Lead Auditor, Enterprise Cybersecurity Risk Management)

• Expertise in Canadian Privacy Law (PIPEDA/Bill C-27) and Global Compliance.

🚀 Why Hire Me?

• Engineering-First Approach: Unlike pure policy writers, my background in Computer Engineering allows me to speak the same language as your DevOps and Engineering teams.

• Audit-Proven Success: I don't just "prepare" you for audits; I build the systems that pass them.

• Efficiency: I leverage modern GRC tools to automate evidence collection and reduce your time-to-compliance.