James Nolin
CISO & IT Operations Executive ➮ Driving IT modernization and secure transformation for aviation, government, and financial services: CISSP, CISM, CRISC: Azure.
- Role
- VP IT Operations at Space Coast Credit Union
- Location
- Melbourne, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About James Nolin
I lead cybersecurity and IT operations for complex, mission-critical organizations, transforming legacy systems into secure, resilient, and high-performing infrastructures. My work centers on Cyber Resilience, AI Security and Governance, and modernization—upgrading technology, processes, and teams to deliver safer, faster, and more reliable operations at scale.Over the past 20+ years, I’ve directed IT and cybersecurity programs across airlines, government agencies, and financial services, modernizing global environments while embedding security-first culture. From cloud migrations and zero-trust integrations to operational resilience and disaster recovery, I focus on taking teams and technology from legacy systems to newer, safer, and more efficient solutions.I work with executive leadership to strengthen enterprise cybersecurity posture, optimize IT operations, and implement transformation initiatives that balance innovation with continuity. By combining strategic vision with hands-on execution, I help organizations reduce risk, improve uptime, and position IT as a driver of growth and reliability.Highlights of my career: Transformed legacy infrastructure through a zero-downtime migration to Azure with zero-trust and automated defenses, cutting downtime by 94% and delivering $14M in savings and implemented the AI governance and security framework, and CISv8 - NIST framework. Led an enterprise-wide security program that maintained zero major incidents and cleared the first-ever DHS/TSA critical infrastructure audit, a cyber risk register and cyber security capability maturity model, setting a new standard for 24/7 resilience. Managed IT infrastructure and cybersecurity for a $50B global payment provider, optimizing hybrid environments, disaster recovery, and business continuity for tens of thousands of users. Built and led high-performing global IT and cybersecurity teams, fostering a security-first culture while enhancing operational reliability and cross-functional collaboration. I’d love to connect!Information Security, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Modernization, Digital Transformation, Team Leadership
Experience
VP IT Operations
Apr 2026 — Present · Melbourne, FL, US
Leading IT Operations and Cybersecurity
Education
Jacksonville State University
Bachelor of Science
University of Alabama, Manderson Graduate School of Business
MBA, Business Administration
2008 — 2010
The University of Alabama
Master of Business Administration
Jacksonville State University
BS, Computer Science / Business
1985 — 1989
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