Digital CV of José Manuel SG

About Me

GRC Consultant & IT Systems Administrator

Hello, my name is José Manuel and I am from Madrid, Spain.

I am a GRC Consultant specialized in cybersecurity, compliance, corporate governance, business continuity, resilience, and AI governance. I combine strategic vision with a strong technical background to help organizations strengthen their governance models, align security and compliance with business goals, and enhance operational resilience against disruptive events.

          With certifications such as ISO 22301 Lead Implementer and ISO 38507 AI Governance Lead Implementer (ITCERTS), I support companies in developing robust governance frameworks and adopting responsible technology practices—especially in the context of AI.
        

Key Areas of Expertise

Implementation and management of ISO 27001 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0.
Application of SWIFT Customer Security Controls Framework practices.
Knowledge of NIS2, ENS, and multi‑sector compliance requirements.
Risk assessments, gap analyses, policy definition, and governance/control frameworks.
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery strategy design to enhance resilience.
AI governance, responsible AI practices, risk management, and emerging regulatory alignment.
Strong alignment of GRC + Compliance requirements with technical execution and operational workflows.

Technical & Professional Background

Former Networked IT Systems Administrator with multidisciplinary technical experience.
Hands‑on knowledge of VMware vSphere/ESXi, Windows Server, Linux/Unix, and foundational experience with Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.
Additional experience in IT management and systems administration for media production environments.

I am a proactive, analytical, and solutions‑driven professional dedicated to improving governance maturity, strengthening compliance, promoting security culture, and ensuring that organizations operate responsibly, securely, and with resilience at their core.

Best regards and welcome to my website!

Training & Skills

Training

Skills

Cybrary Certificates

• IT Governance and Management

• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)

• Malware Fundamentals & Security Operations

• Developing a Security Strategy

Specialized Certificates

• ICSI: Certified Network Security Specialist (CNSS)

• BASIS Technology: Malware Analysis & Incident Response for IT Technicians

• IA Generativa & Web Development with AI (Santiago Hernández / Víctor Robles)

• Google: Protege tu Negocio: Ciberseguridad en el Teletrabajo

Academic Courses

• CISCO CCNA & IT Essentials

• ITIL and LPIC knowledge

Work Experience

2019 – 2025

Telefónica de España (via Capgemini)

IT Security and Technical Consultant

IT Security Consultant. Risk and data analysis and action plan coordination.

Advisory support for the improvement of the company's assets, applying technical knowledge and security standards like NIST, ISO, GDPR, and ENS.

Management of "Sentinel" application for centralizing and analyzing company assets and security threats.

2017 – 2019

Eurostar Mediagroup

Internal IT Responsible and Administrator

Installation, maintenance, and administration of ESXi 6.5 and 6.7, Linux servers, and Windows Domain Servers.

Networking management (VPN, Firewalls) and IT support for television productions like "Madrileños por el Mundo".

2016 – 2017

Vodafone-Ono (via Tech Mahindra)

Technical Systems Administrator

HP-UX, RedHat, Solaris, and Linux system administration. Shell scripting for automation and VMware vSphere 5.5 management.

Administration of Veritas Cluster and HP Service Guard.

2015 – 2016

Ministry of the Interior (via Alalza)

Technical Systems Administrator

Administration and management of data center machines. Application deployment with Apache Tomcat and JBOSS.

Backup management with HP Data Protector and service management with EU-LISA.

Interests & Hobbies

In the professional and laboral context I like to increase my skills and capacities in multiple areas as well as enhace my linguistic facts and to grow in my daily responsabilities.

In the personal context I enjoy watching movies, series and documentals and reading books, studies and articles about multiple themes. I like also to explore digital environments.

I like to venture out my comfort zone for to live new experiences and enjoy outings in the countryside and take a long walks in the field to enjoy the Creation.

I travel when the opportunity allows to discover new places, stories, cultures, and people, as it is something I love.