John P.

About John P.

Cybersecurity Leader | Director, Sr. Manager | Risk & Compliance Strategist | Cloud Security | Zero Trust | IAMCybersecurity leader with 15+ years of experience driving enterprise risk reduction, Zero Trust adoption, and secure cloud transformation across federal environments. Proven ability to lead high-performing security teams, optimize cybersecurity portfolios, and align technical initiatives with mission-critical objectives and goals. Adept at managing multimillion-dollar security programs (e.g, CDM, DLP, IAM, ZTA), guiding cross-functional collaboration, and presenting strategies to executive stakeholders. Equally skilled in hands-on security architecture and engineering oversight and executive program leadership.Key Strengths:• Cybersecurity Leadership & Strategy – Driving enterprise-wide security initiatives• Risk Management & Compliance – Ensuring alignment with NIST, FedRAMP, and FISMA• Cloud Security & IAM – Implementing Zero Trust, SCuBA, and SaaS security frameworks• Automation & Threat Detection – Leveraging SIEM tools to improve threat response• Mentorship & Team Development – Building strong cybersecurity teams and fostering continuous learning• Currently pursuing CISSP, CCSP, and Security+ to further strengthen my expertise. Always open to networking with cybersecurity professionals, CISOs, and industry leaders.Disclaimer: The views expressed on this profile are my own and do not reflect the opinions or positions of my current or past employers. Any content shared here is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional or legal advice.

Experience

1. Sr Cybersecurity Manager

   Federal Aviation Administration

   Sep 2020 — Present · Oklahoma City, OK, US

   Leading enterprise cybersecurity initiatives across SIEM, CDM, and DLP, strengthening the agency’s Zero Trust security posture and regulatory compliance (NIST, FedRAMP, FISMA).• Managed a $15M cybersecurity budget, securing $4M in additional funding for advanced security tools.• Automated security operations using Python, Bash scripting, and Splunk, improving incident response by 45%.• Led IoT security enhancements, reducing endpoint vulnerabilities by 40% across devices.

Education

• The University of Tulsa

  Master of Science - MS, Cyber Security

• University of Central Oklahoma

  Bachelor of Science - BS

• Oklahoma City Community College

  Associate of Science - AS, Mathematics

Skills

• San
• Linux
• Management
• System Administration
• Netapp
• Iis
• System Design
• Nas
• Vmware
• Ibm Aix
• Integration
• IT Management
• Security
• Enterprise Software
• Networking
• Hp
• Disaster Recovery
• Vmware Esx
• Databases
• Troubleshooting
• Cloud Computing
• Active Directory
• Unix
• Windows Server
• Hardware
• Aix
• Storage Architecture
• Iso 20000
• Technical Support
• Hyper-V
• Shell Scripting
• Infrastructure
• System Deployment
• Servers
• Itil
• Data Center
• Fibre Channel
• Cisco Technologies
• Storage Area Networks
• Red Hat Linux