Jadarrius H.

About Jadarrius H.

Results-driven Senior Cybersecurity Leader with 12+ years of experience spanning defense contracting, federal government, and Fortune 500 environments, complemented by 9 years of distinguished U.S. Army service. Proven ability to lead high-impact security programs, build and mentor cross-functional teams, and drive organizational compliance at scale. Recognized for combining deep technical acumen in cybersecurity engineering with executive-level leadership skills—translating complex security requirements into actionable strategies that protect mission-critical assets. Known for sustaining performance under pressure, delivering with excellence, and fostering a culture of security awareness across all levels of an organization.

Experience

1. Cybersecurity Engineering Lead

   Raytheon

   Jul 2023 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Leadership:• Spearheads DoD cybersecurity programs across multiple classified systems, improving overall security posture by 30% and reducing critical vulnerabilities by 25%.• Chairs as Product Owner overseeing Agile execution for a high-visibility DoD cybersecurity program, leveraging JIRA-integrated Earned Value Management reporting to improve CPI, eliminate negative cost variance, and deliver 100% of contractual milestones on schedule.• Implement NIST SP 800-53 controls and maintains RMF audit readiness and ATO compliance across all assigned programs.• Produce and maintain government-mandated deliverables including POA & M, CDRL, PPIP, PPSM, and SSP, ensuring continuous DoD compliance.• Impart guidance to U.S. Navy customers, reducing POA & M backlog by 30% through targeted remediation strategies.• Educate stakeholders on security best practices and implement enterprise-wide policies significantly enhancing cybersecurity awareness.Vulnerability Management & Security Operations:• Govern Tenable Security Center (ACAS), reducing high-risk vulnerabilities and achieving full asset coverage across the environment.• Analyze audit logs and accelerate incident investigations, strengthening compliance posture and response readiness.• Manage security budgets and initiatives, cutting remediation time by 15% through process optimization.• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security into the SDLC, reducing production security defects by 25%.• Pioneer compliance and vulnerability scan artifacts for government deliverables, improving cybersecurity posture visibility.

Education

• DeVry University

  Bachelor of Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• NexGenT

  Full-Stack Network Engineering , Full-Stack Network Engineering Student