As a senior IT and cybersecurity executive, I have built a career specializing in tier 1 consulting opportunities, particularly in compliance auditing, regulatory risk management, and cybersecurity operations and governance. Recognizing the need to enhance my strategic and management impact, I proactively obtained my MBA from Georgetown University to complement my deep technical expertise with business acumen, allowing me to develop scalable, “as-a-service” models that position compliance as a continuous strategic function rather than a one-time obligation.

With deep expertise spanning AI, process automation, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), data analytics, and data lake architectures, I help organizations navigate complex regulatory environments while leveraging emerging technologies to enhance cybersecurity resilience and digital transformation initiatives. My decades-long client relationships are a testament to the quantitative and qualitative value I provide—helping businesses meet compliance requirements, fortify their security posture, and drive operational efficiency and competitive advantage.

As a thought leader and deep subject-matter expert, I have advised boards, C-suite executives, and private equity firms, translating cybersecurity risk into business-driven strategies that fuel sustainable growth. In addition to my executive leadership, I have taught at two universities, a role that has sharpened my ability to translate complex concepts into actionable insights—a skill equally valuable in consulting, where education, trust, and strategic guidance are critical to long-term success. By fostering strategic partnerships, optimizing sales processes, and championing cutting-edge security strategies, I enable organizations to scale securely, maintain regulatory integrity, and drive business value in an evolving cyber threat landscape.

I hold an MBA from Georgetown University, an MS in Information Technology, and a spectrum of esteemed certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, Associate C|CISO and PMP. I am also a speaker, board member, and venture advisor, passionately fostering innovation and collaborative initiatives within the IT and security landscape.

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Pete Strouse, MBA, PHR

Drowing in unqualified applicants and wasting too much time on hiring? I can help.

100+ placements made in the GRC industry for consultancies and SaaS.

Examples of previous placements:
- Audit Staff through Sr. Manager/Director for multiple GRC consultancies (SOC 2, HITRUST, ISO 27001, PCI QSAs, etc)
- Customer Success for multiple compliance automation SaaS platforms from CSM to Director of CS
- Growth Directors for an audit firm
- Account Executives for a Compliance Automation SaaS company
- Sales Engineer for Compliance Automation SaaS company
- Partner Manager and Partner Account Manager for Compliance Automation SaaS company
- Entire SOC for an MSSP including L1-L3 SOC Analysts, SIEM Engineer, etc
- Sales teams including Account Executives & Director of Sales for multiple MSSPs & consultancies
- Security Engineer for SaaS company
- DFIR Consultants - Consultant through Sr. Director for multiple DFIR consulting firms
- Sr. Marketing Managers for GRC consultancies & MSSPs

Cell: 314-489-9332 (Call OR text!)
Email: pete.strouse@infoseconnect.com

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Bridging The Talent Gap One Connection At A Time

Services for clients
- InfoSec recruitment
- Hiring process advisory
- Employer branding support
- Employee retention advisory

Pro bono services for candidates
- Resume reviews
- LinkedIn profile reviews
- Job search strategies 
- Career advice 

Skill sets in our wheelhouse:

- Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR)
- IT Audit, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
- Offensive Security
- Data Privacy
- Identity & Access Management
- SecOps
- Cloud Security
- Security Executives
- Security Sales

Pete Strouse

New role!

Currently looking for a Customer Success Manager (technical title is GRC Product & Implementation Lead – North America) for a small but growing Europe-based compliance automation platform!

They're the world's first open-source compliance automation platform and are looking for someone to oversee their US client base.

Must haves:
✔️ GRC experience (open to a variety of frameworks) at an audit firm or GRC platform.
✔️ Previous IT background (sys admin, helpdesk, scripting experience is a plus).
✔️ East-coast based (hiring manager is in Europe).

Why this company & role are awesome:
⭐ You'll be the first US-based hire and will basically own their entire US client base. This role will likely turn into a leadership role over time.
⭐ Provided you hit your goals, you'll get sizable profit-sharing in year 2.
⭐ The company will cover your benefits through an Employer of Record.
⭐ Single-round interview process (2 hour deep-dive) with interview questions provided ahead of time.
⭐ European approach to work-life balance (better work-life balance than US-based firms).
⭐ Quarterly travel allowance (a few events per year).
⭐ This role reports to the CEO.
⭐ 1 month of remote training and then 1.5 weeks of training in Europe in April!
💲 $120k salary, fully remote.

Duties:
➡️ 1-hour product demos.
➡️ Assist in definition, documentation, and testing of new product features.
➡️ Develop training materials.
➡️ Deliver implementation workshops.
➡️ Support and develop commercial partnerships.

If this sounds interesting and you meet the requirements, shoot me a DM with your resume!

Must be US East Coast-based and be a US Citizen!

"The GRC Recruiter" | Many additional placements in DFIR, GTM, SecOps, OffSec | AI curious

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