HH Hakeem HenryCyber Risk Management
Principal Specialist — RTX

Hi, I'm Hakeem Henry

Principal Specialist, Cyber Risk Management at RTX

Cyber Security & IT professional at RTX. I assess third-party risk, mature third-party security programs, and build the documentation that keeps them running

Washington, DC Cyber Risk · Third-Party Security Penn State World Campus — MBA in progress
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Hakeem Henry
About

Career Summary

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Insightful, results-driven IT professional with a hands-on approach and technological mindset for designing and implementing IT network architecture, participating in configuration, optimization, and supporting network management system solutions in support of business objectives.

I excel at providing comprehensive systems analysis and leading in all stages of Adobe and Windows applications, computer installation, C++ and HTML.

A Penn State Harrisburg alumnus, I earned a B.S. in Security and Risk Analysis with a minor in Information Systems Technology. My background includes hands-on coding experience in HTML, C++, Visual Basic, and C# — and I'm always open to learning new things.

Currently: pursuing an MBA in Cybersecurity Intelligence Leadership at Penn State World Campus.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Turning assessment data and vendor reports into clear, decision-ready findings.

Analysis & Innovation

Systems analysis with a problem-solving mindset — finding better ways to assess and reduce risk.

Network Configuration

Designing, configuring, and optimizing network architecture in support of business objectives.

Application Development

Building practical tools in C#, Visual Basic, and HTML — from encryption utilities to budgeting apps.

Skills

Skills & Expertise

The capabilities behind my cyber risk work — from third-party assessment to program development — plus the tools I use every day.

Core Expertise

Risk Assessment Risk Analysis Risk Management Cyber Security Review Third-Party Compliance Third Party Inspection OneTrust Program Development Process Enhancement Team Leadership Functional Testing Leadership Research Customer Service

Cloud & AI

AWS (Amazon Web Services) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools & Knowledge

Tools & Office

Microsoft Office Microsoft Excel LinkedIn assessment passed Microsoft Word LinkedIn assessment passed Microsoft PowerPoint

Technical Background

HTML C++ Visual Basic C#
Projects

GitHub Projects

Personal builds from my GitHub — small, practical applications written in C# and Visual Basic.

CEVO Ping Checker

An application developed in C# and Visual Basic for the GUI. The user inputs 10 pings and it calculates the average of two sets of five integers and provides the average for both.

C#Visual Basic
View on GitHub
Work in Progress

Basic Encryption Application

Coded in C#. A work in progress (WIP). The user selects a .txt file and sets a password to encrypt it; the receiver uses the same password to decrypt the file.

C#
View on GitHub
Work in Progress

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Coded in C# with the GUI created using VB controls. A WIP that lets the user input income and expenses, calculates the difference, and reports whether their money management is ideal. A future update will provide graphs.

C#Visual Basic
View on GitHub
Education

Education

MBA — Cybersecurity Intelligence Leadership

Penn State World Campus
Jan 2025 — Present

Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Cybersecurity Intelligence Leadership, pursued online while working full-time in cyber risk management.

B.S. Security and Risk Analysis

Penn State Harrisburg
2016 — 2020

Computer and Information Systems Security / Information Assurance, with a minor in Information Systems & Technology. The program covers frameworks and theories of security and risk analysis, with applications in cyber crimes, financial fraud, risk mitigation, security, and crisis management.

Policy CreationPhysical SecurityCyber SecurityRisk Analysis

Activities: CyberLion Club · Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated · Caribbean Student Association · Student Worker, Office of Student Engagement

Associate's Degree, Computer Science

Montgomery College
2014 — 2016

A foundation in computer science — programming, systems, and problem-solving — completed before transferring to Penn State.

High School Diploma

Benjamin Banneker Academic High School
Washington, DC
Credentials

Licenses & Certifications

CompTIA Security+ Certification Prep

Linux Academy
Issued Mar 2021

LPI Linux Essentials Certification

Linux Academy
Issued Feb 2021
Experience

Work Experience

From federal internships to enterprise cyber risk — a career built across government and industry IT.

January 2025 — Present

Principal Specialist, Cyber Risk Management

RTX · Remote
  • Develop an automated metric system within OneTrust Dashboard application for usage and functionality enterprise wide
  • Spearheaded a process optimization initiative that streamline operation and significantly enhanced workflow efficiency
  • Facilitated comprehensive training on team workflows, enabling staff to function effectively and contribute quickly
  • Conducted rigorous, consecutive security evaluations of external partners to identify and mitigate potential risks
April 2022 — Present

Principal Specialist, Cyber Risk Management

Collins Aerospace · Remote
  • Develop and mature the Collins Aerospace Cyber Third-Party Program.
  • Conduct third-party assessments in accordance with NIST 800-171 and DoD compliance requirements.
  • Enhance processes to improve efficiency and ensure the reliable review of third-party security controls.
  • Analyze potential security risks and determine risk levels to corporate operations and reputation.
  • Utilize OneTrust for daily duties and metric analysis.
Risk AssessmentRisk AnalysisRisk ManagementThird-Party ComplianceOneTrustTeam LeadershipProgram DevelopmentProcess Enhancement
April 2021 — March 2022

Sr. Associate, Quality Services

Amazon · Arlington, Virginia
  • Used internal software & hardware to conduct quality testing.
  • Used PuTTY, CMDER, and CloudBerry to complete tasks.
  • Wrote detailed bug/feedback reports for team members.
Functional TestingCyber Security Review
May 2018 — August 2019

Deskside Support

Focused Management Inc. · Washington DC–Baltimore Area
  • Assisted with projects relating to the improvement and growth of the company.
  • Team lead and assistant team lead for many projects at the federal agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • Used Remedy Force / ServiceNow for tasks and support tickets, and trained employees on Remedy Force.
  • Imaged and configured employees' new laptops.
  • Data entry and modification, and general IT support.
June 2017 — August 2017

Technology and Innovation Intern

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
  • Accomplished iPhone Deployment Project and disabling RSA Token via control panel.
  • Fulfilled Remedy tickets for customer support.
  • Enhanced employee laptops while incorporating reformatting skills to distribute to staff.
  • Established IronKey (secure military-grade USB) recovery project to sustain accurate data.
June 2015 — August 2016

Student Intern, Office of Chief Information Officer

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) — Department of Homeland Security
  • Managed inventory records for the Customer Support Branch (CSB) for roughly 20 federal employees and 35 contractors.
  • Supported identification of a new service management tool to be transitioned for OCIO use.
  • Contributed information to executive-level briefing/presentation.
  • Developed team-building exercises to enhance employee morale within the CSB.
May 2013 — August 2013

Student Intern

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
  • Transitioned pertinent press release details from the old website to the new website prior to live release.
  • Coordinated disposal of excess IT equipment and office furniture at the FTC warehouse.
  • Set up conference rooms for staff meetings and teleconferences.
  • Ensured all IT/teleconference equipment was operational.
Contact

Let's connect

Open to connecting on cybersecurity, third-party risk, and IT — or just to talk shop. The fastest way to reach me is email.

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Location
Washington, DC
Current Role
RTX — Cyber Risk Management