Lynn Walker
About Lynn Walker
Lynn Walker is the Lead Security Management at Swift, with a background in IT auditing and employee relations at the University of Virginia. With a focus on governance, risk, and compliance, Walker actively participates in professional organizations and committees to enhance audit practices and security protocols in higher education.
Work at Swift
Lynn Walker currently holds the position of Lead Security Management at Swift, a role she has occupied since 2021. In this capacity, she is responsible for overseeing security management protocols and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Her work involves collaborating with various teams to enhance security measures and mitigate risks. The position is based in the Greater Washington D.C. area and operates in a hybrid work environment.
Previous Roles at University of Virginia
Lynn Walker has extensive experience at the University of Virginia, where she held multiple positions over several years. From 1987 to 1990, she worked as an Employee Relations Assistant. She later served as IT Projects Resource Specialist III from 2011 to 2014, followed by a role as Financial Data Analyst III from 2014 to 2018. Most recently, she was a Senior IT Auditor for the Academic and Health System from 2018 to 2021. These roles contributed to her expertise in information technology and audit practices.
Education and Expertise
Lynn Walker has a solid educational background in information technology and management. She earned a Bachelor of Science in STEM Occupational and Technical Studies with an IT concentration from Old Dominion University between 2003 and 2005. She furthered her education at the University of Virginia, where she obtained a Master of Science in Management of Information Technology from 2005 to 2006. This academic foundation supports her professional roles in security management and auditing.
Professional Involvement
Lynn Walker is actively involved in professional organizations that focus on auditing and information technology. She is a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the Association of College and University Auditors (ACUA), where she works on improving audit practices in higher education. Additionally, she has participated in the IVY+ IT Committee, collaborating with peers from other institutions, and served on the IT Security Advisory Committee to enhance security protocols.
Public Speaking Engagements
Lynn Walker has engaged in public speaking at ISACA International, where she shares her insights on governance, risk, and compliance. Her presentations contribute to the discourse on best practices in security management and auditing, showcasing her expertise in these critical areas.