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Calvin Dascent Jr
Cybersecurity Risk & Compliance Analyst, Avint LLC
Location: Capitol Heights, MD United States
Joined: Sep 9th, 2026

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Cybersecurity Risk & Compliance Analyst with 3+ years of dedicated experience in federal information security, specializing in the NIST Risk Management Framework, NIST SP 800-53 controls, FedRAMP compliance, and POA&M remediation. Currently support the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, developing ATO documentation and configuring identity and access management solutions including Microsoft Entra ID, SSO, and MFA. Previously led IT and security operations for a multi-site nonprofit network as IT Program & Security Manager. Skilled in translating technical risk into clear guidance for stakeholders and leadership. CompTIA Security+ certified. Seeking to grow into senior GRC and cybersecurity leadership roles.

Education (request update)

Morgan State University class of 2013

Undergrad Major: Physical Education

Campus Organization:

Phi Beta Sigma

Claim To Fame:

I ran track for Morgan State. During the 2011 season I was MEAC champion in the 200m and runner up for there 400m.

Experience

I currently work with Avint LLC as Cybersecurity Risk & Compliance Analyst
I have 1 years of experience working in the Information Technology industry.

Cybersecurity Risk & Compliance Analyst | Avint LLC
From July 2025 to Current • 1 year(s)
Configure and administer identity and access management solutions, including Microsoft Entra ID, SSO, and MFA, supporting secure authentication and access provisioning across enterprise systems. Execute the NIST SP 800-37 RMF lifecycle and validate NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 control implementation across enterprise IT and cloud-hosted systems, applying IT security compliance standards to identity and access controls. Assess inherited security controls and define system security boundaries for FedRAMP-authorized cloud service providers, maintaining accurate boundary documentation within systems of record. Coordinate with system owners, engineers, and external assessment teams to support continuous monitoring, access reviews, and audit readiness activities. Document technical design documentation and standard operating procedures supporting compliance and access governance.

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