Jeff Viola

About Jeff Viola

Experienced Cybersecurity and Enterprise Architect | IT Management LeaderWith 25 years of experience as a leader in Cybersecurity and IT, I\'ve translating business objectives into robust IT strategies and secure architecture plans. My responsibilities have spanned security posture, planning, budgets, contracts, vendors, SLAs, software solutions, team building, and all aspects of secure IT operations. Key CompetenciesCybersecurity Architect - Seasoned in designing and implementing robust security measures.Enterprise Architect - Strategically aligning technology with business objectives.SAFe Agile - Implement, teach and practice SAFe Agile methodologyStrategic Analytics and Problem Solving - Solving complex challenges with innovative solutions.Forecasting & Budgeting Roadmaps - Ensuring cost-effective IT initiatives.Cloud Adoption and Migration - Experienced in cloud technologies.Security Policies and Procedures - Implementing and enforcing best practices.Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery - Ensuring resilience.Interpersonal Skills and Customer Service - Building strong relationships.Staffing and Training - Developing high-performing technology teams.Global IT Experience | Passionate About OptimizationColleagues and leadership consistently recognize me as a professional who approaches new challenges strategically and innovatively. My skills span cybersecurity, cloud technologies, and enterprise architecture. I specialize in optimizing processes and operations to achieve significant cost savings while driving client satisfaction and company goals.

Experience

1. Lead Cybersecurity Architect

   Marathon Petroleum Corporation

   Apr 2022 — Present · Findlay, OH, US

   Lead Cybersecurity Architect, Product Owner (PO) for the Cybersecurity Architect Team, and Cybersecurity Representative on the Enterprise Architect Team at Marathon Petroleum Inc.At Marathon Petroleum Inc, I hold multiple key roles within the Cybersecurity domain. As the Lead Cybersecurity Architect, I spearhead the development and implementation of our security roadmap and strategy, ensuring robust protection across all facets of the organization. Additionally, as the Product Owner (PO) of the Cybersecurity Architect group, I ensure our team adheres to SAFe Agile principles. I also represent Cybersecurity on the Enterprise Architect team, advocating for robust security measures across the organization.Lead Cybersecurity Architect:Develop and maintain Marathon Petroleum\'s security roadmap and strategy.Approve and interpret security standards, policies, and procedures.Collaborate with solution architects, technical/system architects, Threat and Vulnerability Management, CSOC, and GRC teams within the Cybersecurity Department.Provide security requirements and guidance for all IT, OT, Cloud, SaaS, and Private SaaS projects.Review and oversee security aspects of all projects to ensure compliance and protection.Product Owner (PO) for the Cybersecurity Architect Team:Lead the Cybersecurity Architect group in alignment with SAFe Agile methodologies.Prioritize and manage the team\'s backlog to ensure timely delivery of security solutions.Facilitate communication and collaboration between the Cybersecurity Architect team and other stakeholders.Cybersecurity Representative on the Enterprise Architect Team:Advocate for cybersecurity considerations in enterprise architecture decisions.Ensure alignment between cybersecurity strategies and overall enterprise architecture goals.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into all aspects of the organization\'s architecture.

Education

• Owens Community College

  Computer Science

• Bowling Green State University

  MIS and Accounting