Aaron Schramek

About Aaron Schramek

I am a highly skilled Cybersecurity Architect with over a decade of experience indeveloping robust and defensible networks and architectures. My expertise includesvulnerability management and assessment, threat detection, intrusion prevention, cloud security, andRed Team Adversarial Emulation and Simulation. Known for my strategic vision and proactive approach, I have aproven track record of building high-performing security teams, implementing cutting-edge technologies, and driving digital transformation initiatives.Throughout my career, I’ve demonstrated strong leadership in navigating complexcybersecurity challenges. I believe in leading by example, empowering teams withautonomy, and fostering a collaborative environment that encourages creative problem-solving. I excel at articulating complex security concepts to senior leadership, enablinginformed decision-making, early warning detection, and targeted resourceallocation—ultimately helping organizations minimize risks effectively.I am committed to continuous learning, questioning assumptions, and staying ahead ofindustry advancements to enhance organizational resilience. I maintain a calm andbalanced demeanor under pressure, which helps me communicate the broader visionand benefits of security initiatives clearly. I focus on providing practical, manageablesolutions when facing pressing challenges.Beyond my professional work, I am passionate about mentoring and communityinvolvement. I actively volunteer as a soccer coach, leading by example beyond theworkplace. I\'ve recently led my Soccer Team to a second place finish at the Rocky Mountain Spring Champtionship tournament in Denver \'25. My logical rigor, strategic insight, and solution-oriented mindset position me as a forward-thinking leader dedicated to strengthening organizational security, fostering team development, and driving impactful cybersecurity initiatives. If you would like to work with me, please contact me at a••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Senior Cyber Security Architect

   Parsons Corporation

   Jul 2024 — Present · Colorado Springs, CO, US

   Designed and operationalized an SCCM System Center Configuration Manager infrastructure within the Parsons Red Team Lab to demonstrate the unified kill chain, identified gaps in logging and detection, and tested vulnerabilities by mimicking adversarial tactics, techniques and procedures. The goal was to enable the blue team to build effective detection engines and rules, enhancing security resilience. Additionally, led a vulnerability assessment project to identify weaknesses and improve overall security posture, supporting proactive defense strategies.• Conducted attack surface analysis during all mergers and acquisitions, completing all TTPs after the announcement of said acquisitions. Identified external footprint, accessed cloud infrastructure, and demonstrated the unified kill chain while undetected. Presented the approach to leadership, securing legal, HR, and C-suite approval, and established rules of engagement. Delivered regular updates and a detailed report to key executives, prompting a stunned, urgent response to enhance security and resilience across the organization.• Automated Red Team Reconniassance via AI MCP server build to automate findings of external attack surface for Parsons and subsidiaries. • Automated Red Team Client onboarding to produce Rules of Engagement, Scope and objectives from clients to build internal threat mapping for Red Team Engagements. Delivery of reports per engagement by this automation say a time savings ROI of 110 hours per client engagement request.• Conducted internal gap analysis by Red Team Engagements to qualify risk to the business to help identify risks by identity, device, and permission within the environment to data held on company assets.

Education

• Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8

  High School Diploma

  2006 — 2010

• Intellitec College-Colorado Springs

  Associate's degree, Computer Network Systems Technician

  2013 — 2015

Skills

• Windows
• Vmware
• Sales
• Windows 7
• Network Security
• Microsoft Excel
• Help Desk Support
• Customer Service
• Activex
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• Information Security
• Hardware
• Computer Security
• Comptia Security+
• Html
• Security
• Security Management
• Integration
• Technical Support
• Public Speaking
• Linux
• Computer Hardware
• Jira
• Dell Kace
• Troubleshooting