Joseph Barra has extensive experience in information security governance, risk management, and compliance, currently serving as a Manager of Information Security GRC & Third-Party Risk at First Quality Enterprises since March 2013. Over the years, Joseph has taken on various leadership roles within IT, including responsibilities for executive IT support and end-user technology management, where Joseph focused on system integrations and enhancing user support processes. Prior to First Quality Enterprises, Joseph worked as a Network Operations Center Analyst at Cablevision and an IT Support Intern at Queens College. Joseph began a career in retail management at T-Mobile before transitioning to IT. Joseph holds a Cisco Certified Network Associate/Professional degree from Cisco Academy and a B.A. in Economics from Queens College.