Joseph Lewis

About Joseph Lewis

Global information security and risk management leader with 20+ years of experience securing enterprise and mission critical systems across defense, aerospace, healthcare, and federal environments. Proven record of leading distributed ISSM teams, developing enterprise security and compliance programs, and aligning cybersecurity strategy with U.S. and international regulatory requirements. Trusted advisor to senior executives on risk posture, accreditation strategy, and security investment decisions, with deep expertise in NIST, RMF, FedRAMP, and classified system operations. Experienced in executive level incident leadership, regulator engagement, and driving a culture of security and compliance across complex organizations.

Experience

1. Information Systems Security Manager (Issm)

   BAE Systems, Inc.

   Apr 2023 — Present · Durham, NC, US

   Provide enterprise information security leadership across multiple programs, advising senior leadership on cybersecurity risk, compliance posture, and authorization strategy. • Created and standardized RMF aligned security policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring consistent compliance with DoD and DCSA requirements. • Direct enterprise risk assessments, inspections, and remediation initiatives, reducing audit findings and strengthening risk posture. • Achieved a three-year ATO and Superior ratings on all inspections with government stakeholders. • Deliver executive level briefings on security posture, compliance status, and emerging risk trends.

Education

• Wakulla High School

  High School Diploma

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate of Science - AS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• Columbia Southern University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Information Technology

• Columbia Southern University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Project Management

Skills

• Infrastructure
• Aruba
• Pmo
• Network Operations
• Mcse
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Management
• Patch Management
• Visio
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ms Project
• Business Analysis
• File Servers
• Information Technology
• Network-Attached Storage (Nas)
• Integration
• Program Management
• Sharepoint
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Project Management
• Network Administration
• Network Security
• IT Service Management
• Information Assurance
• Eeye Retina
• Change Management
• Service Now
• Troubleshooting
• Windows 7
• Computer Security
• Technical Writing
• Tcp/Ip
• Dod
• Microsoft Exchange
• Wireless Networking
• Hbss
• IT Management
• Security
• Enterprise Architecture
• Active Directory