Jerome Nugent

About Jerome Nugent

Strategic security architect with 10+ years architecting secure enterprise systems across federal and commercial sectors. Specialized expertise in Zero Trust architecture, cloud security transformation, and federal compliance frameworks (NIST 800-207, FedRAMP, RMF). Proven track record: led Zero Trust implementation across 30+ federal applications (2,200+ endpoints), improved audit readiness by 30%, reduced operational risk by 40%, and contributed to $2M+ in contract expansions.What I do: Design and implement Zero Trust, cloud security, and DevSecOps strategies at the enterprise level. Translate complex federal mandates into practical, scalable architectures. Mentor teams and lead cross-functional security initiatives.Certifications: CISM, CASP+, CySA+, PenTest+, Security+, AWS Developer Associate, Azure Virtual Desktop Specialist.

Experience

1. Security Architect Federal Systems Modernization

   Ls Technologies

   Mar 2025 — Present

   Lead security-by-design for FAA airspace modernization, defining security boundaries, trust zones, and Zero Trust access control patterns aligned to NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-207.• Architect security and data-flow requirements for interconnected mission-critical systems across multi-agency stakeholders.• Produce authoritative security architecture and assurance deliverables (SV/SVP inputs, traceability matrices, control mappings, validation criteria) that drive program-level security decisions.• Partner with enterprise architects, program managers, and SMEs to evaluate secure integration points and information-exchange workflows; recommend controls protecting data across multi-agency boundaries.• Translate policy and engineering requirements into testable security controls, strengthening governance consistency and ensuring continuous audit readiness across federal systems.

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Associate of Science (AS) , Information Assurance and Security

  2015 — 2017

• Western Governors University

  Master's degree, AI Machine Learning Computer Science

• Western Governors University

  Master of Science - MS, Cyber Security and Information Assurance

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Information Technology, Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism

  2017 — 2019

Skills

• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• Information Security
• Hardware
• Voice Over Ip (Voip)
• Employee Training
• Vpn
• Help Desk Support
• Mysql
• Customer Service
• Technical Support
• Windows
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Handheld Scanner Repair
• Incident Management
• Networking
• Microsoft Excel
• Computer Hardware
• Microsoft Dynamics Nav
• Pc Building
• Infrastructure
• Windows 7
• Remote Desktop Protocol (Rdp)
• System Administration
• Operating Systems
• Information Technology
• Software Installation
• Security
• Two-Factor Authentication
• Network Administration
• IT Strategy
• Troubleshooting
• Network Security
• Windows Xp
• Encryption
• Printers
• Wsus
• Adobe Design Programs
• Integration
• Microsoft Office