Mario García Castañeda
About Mario García Castañeda
Mario García Castañeda is an Information Security & Risk Management Lead Specialist at Alight Solutions, with extensive experience in information security, auditing, and project management.
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Mario García Castañeda currently holds the position of Information Security & Risk Management Lead Specialist at Alight Solutions. He operates in a hybrid environment as part of his role, combining remote work with on-site responsibilities when necessary.
Current Position at Alight Solutions
Mario García Castañeda currently works at Alight Solutions as an Information Security & Risk Management Specialist in Granada, Andalucía, España. His role focuses on ensuring the security and risk management protocols of the company are maintained and updated to meet industry standards.
Previous Roles at NGA Human Resources
Before his current role, Mario García Castañeda worked at NGA Human Resources from 2013 to 2022. His positions included Information Security & Risk Management Specialist, Vendor Assurance Coordinator, and SOC1 Coordinator. During his tenure, he was responsible for managing compliance and auditing processes, vendor assurance, and overseeing the SOC1 process.
Early Career in Public Sector
Mario García Castañeda's early career includes multiple roles in the public sector. He worked at Diputación de Granada as a project evaluation and communication specialist and training technician. He also held a position at Junta de Andalucía as an Agente Local de Promoción y Empleo and worked for the Ayuntamiento de Albolote focusing on employment, development, and training initiatives.
Educational Background
Mario García Castañeda has a rich educational background. He studied Political Science and Administration at both Universidad Complutense de Madrid and Universidad de Granada, obtaining a Licenciado degree. He pursued further studies in Social Problems Management, completing a master’s program at Universidad de Granada. He also holds a Master’s in Secondary Education with a specialization in Geography and History, and studied Political Science at Paris Lodron Universität Salzburg.
Expertise in Information Security and Risk Management
Throughout his career, Mario García Castañeda has coordinated vendor security assurance processes and managed both internal and external audits within the information security domain. His expertise includes managing compliance with industry standards and overseeing critical security processes like SOC1 coordination.