Andrew Livingston
First Sergeant Space Systems Operator @U.S. Air Force Reserve
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WORK HISTORY
First Sergeant Space Systems Operator @U.S. Air Force Reserve
CO, US
TS/SCI Clearance – 20 Years of ServiceDirected operations for the Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) and Defense Support Program (DSP) satellites, providing strategic missile warning, space domain awareness, and intelligence support for national defense.Oversaw classified system monitoring, incident response, and risk management, ensuring 100% mission assurance and uninterrupted continuity of operations across multiple high-priority missions.Enforced governance and compliance standards in highly regulated environments, maintaining flawless audit readiness under DoD and Air Force cybersecurity directives.Coordinated with NSA, NORAD, and STRATCOM to integrate cyber defense measures and intelligence-sharing protocols, strengthening joint space and cyber mission success.Designed and led high-tempo crisis response exercises and training programs, improving team readiness and resilience under real-world threat conditions.Acted as primary advisor to Command leadership on personnel readiness, operational risk, and compliance—balancing mission execution with troop welfare.As First Sergeant, built a culture of accountability, resilience, and trust: mentored and developed hundreds of Airmen, instituted leadership pipelines, and increased overall unit readiness by measurable margins.Managed multi-disciplinary teams under pressure, aligning human capital, technology, and compliance requirements to achieve both mission assurance and organizational growth.
EDUCATION
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Colorado State University Global
Master's degree, Artificial Intelligence
Colorado State University
Master's degree, Information Technology Project Management
ABOUT ANDREW LIVINGSTON
I am a Cyber Advisor and IT Program/Project Manager with deep expertise in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) and data security posture management (DSPM). My focus is turning complex cybersecurity frameworks into measurable business outcomes—reducing risk, meeting audit requirements, and delivering IT projects on time and within budget.I bring a dual background:Private Sector: Product management, sales engineering, and advisory roles at Contrast Security, Varonis, Sentinel Technologies, Red Canary, and Veracode.Military: U.S. Air Force First Sergeant and Space Systems Operator (TS/SCI), leading operational risk, incident response, and mission assurance in classified environments.I specialize in:Governance & Risk: NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, CMMC, FedRAMPIT Project Management: Agile/SAFe, PMO delivery, stakeholder alignment, change managementData Security: DSPM, DLP, IAM/PAM, Zero Trust, third-party/vendor riskSOC/XDR/IR: SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, vulnerability management, incident response playbooksAI/GenAI Risk: Policy, governance, monitoring, and data controls for safe adoptionCloud & AppSec: Secure SDLC, DevSecOps, AWS/Azure/GCP, Kubernetes, container securityI help organizations bridge technical execution with executive priorities—ensuring security, compliance, and operational readiness are achieved without slowing innovation.
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