Aaron Altwies

Chief Security Officer @Architect of the Capitol

Washington, DC, US

Leads a high-performing professional team supporting the legislative and judicial branches on Capitol Hill.I am responsible for the maintenance, care and operation of the buildings, grounds and physical security enhancements of the U.S. Capitol Police, related campus-wide physical security infrastructure and an off-site campus supporting other legislative branch agencies. I provide oversight of the execution of security-related and sensitive facility and infrastructure projects. I coordinate interagency emergency preparedness and manage internal security programs and policies, including personnel suitability and badging, continuity of operations, critical infrastructure and resiliency programs, and the emergency management program. I will support the Congress, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and Botanic Gardens.

The United States Army War College

Master's Degree, Strategic Studies

University of Cincinnati

BSCE, Civil Engineering

Marine Corps University

Master's Degree, Military Studies

Purdue University

MSCE, Geotechnical Engineering