Kirilee (Kiz) Mazurkiewicz

About

Australian in the UK | SIA Non-Frontline Licence Holder | Full Working Visa I am passionate about protecting organisations. I bring over eight years of experience enhancing security in Australia's public and private sectors. I have gained expertise in personnel security, security governance, physical security, and developing Business Continuity Plans. Additionally, I have over four years of experience leading small teams of security advisors, and I enjoy mentoring and empowering staff. I hold several qualifications, including a Post-Graduate Certificate of Global Business Practice, a Diploma of Government (Emerging Leaders Course), a Diploma of Business Administration, a Certificate IV in Government Security (Personnel Vetting), a Certificate IV in Government Security, and a Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis. I have recently completed a Postgraduate Certificate of Global Business Practice from Macquarie University. Outside of work, I volunteer with two organisations that support struggling or vulnerable families. When not engaged in work or volunteering activities, you'll find me exploring destinations as a traveller—I've already visited 27 countries and counting! I love growing my personal and professional network. Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn. Skills: - Risk assessment and mitigation - Security policies and regulations - Auditing and reporting - Security investigations - Breach remediation and prevention - Background investigation procedures - Security clearance management - Physical access control - Security operations - Security awareness training - Business continuity planning

Experience

• Team Manager - Security · Tiffany & Co.2024-08-01 –
• Ad hoc Security Agent · PINKERTON | Comprehensive Risk Management2023-12-01 –

  Support client security auditing programs by conducting physical penetration testing, including red team exercises and vulnerability assessments, to identify and exploit physical security vulnerabilities. Collaborate with the security team and client's exercise lead to ensure the successful execution of operations plans and the achievement of desired outcomes. Utilise social engineering techniques, such as tailgating and impersonation, to assess security vulnerabilities and test existing security measures. Employ creative thinking and innovative approaches to identify weaknesses in security systems. Document and verbally report the results of penetration tests, assisting in providing clear and concise reports to clients and stakeholders. Exemplify Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence in all aspects of work.

• Volunteer · Home-Start UK2023-10-01 –
• Senior Physical Security Advisor & Business Continuity Coordinator · Australian Government2022-05-01 – 2023-05-01

  - Led and mentored a team of security advisors, ensuring excellence and compliance with government security policies and standards. - Managed a small team and operations in the absence of the substantive manager. - Implemented physical security improvements and incident response projects, enhancing the agency’s security posture and capabilities. - Conducted security audits, investigations, and risk assessments, identifying and resolving security issues. - Developed Business Continuity Plans and facilitated a desktop exercise, ensuring the resilience and continuity of operations in an emergency. - Created comprehensive international travel security advice and delivered travel briefings, ensuring the safety of personnel. - Cultivated and maintained relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives and government agencies. - Prepared executive briefs and other high-level documentation, communicating key security information to senior management and stakeholders.

• Senior Personnel Security & Physical Security Advisor · Australian Government2022-01-01 – 2022-05-01
• Full-time parenting · Career Break2021-05-01 – 2022-01-01

  Maternity leave

• Senior Personnel Security & Security Governance Advisor · Australian Government2019-12-01 – 2021-05-01

  - Managed and guided small teams of security advisors, ensuring timely and effective response to enquiries and requests. - Delivered security objectives and influenced the Department’s security framework implementation. - Managed the annual Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) security-maturity reporting, ensuring compliance with security standards. - Developed and implemented protective security policies, procedures, guidelines, and security awareness programs, enhancing the agency’s security posture. - Conducted risk assessments and developed recommendations on mitigating actions. - Administered personnel security activities, including overseas travel risk assessments, ensuring the security of sensitive information and staff. - Produced regular reports and advice on security matters to senior executives, communicating key security information to senior stakeholders. - Implemented process improvements, streamlining operations and enhancing efficiencies. - Represented the department at external forums and meetings, fostering collaboration and relationships with other government departments.

• Security Governance Advisor · Australian Government2019 – 12-01-2019

  - Led and mentored a small team of security administration staff. - Managed the department’s annual security-maturity reporting project, auditing the department’s security protocols. - Promoted a positive security culture by coordinating National Security Awareness Month. - Investigated and resolved security incidents and determined remediation actions to improve security. - Developed and reviewed security policies, procedures, and guidelines, including a Security Breach Policy. - Produced reports, briefs, and other high-level communications, conveying complex security information to stakeholders. - Maintained strong relationships and collaboration with other departments through external forums and communities.

• Agency Security Advisor & Vetting/Assessing Officer · Cogent Business Solutions AU2018-01-01 – 2019-01-01

Education

• Macquarie Business SchoolPostgraduate Certificate of Global Business Practice, Business Administration and Management, General
• Australian Forensic ServicesCertificate IV, Security Risk Analysis
• Australian Forensic ServicesCertificate IV, Government Security
• Wisdom LearningDiploma, Government (Emerging Leaders course)
• Australian Forensic ServicesCert IV, Government Security (Personnel Vetting)
• Martin CollegeDiploma, Business Administration

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