Jon Postiglione

About Jon Postiglione

Experienced Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Commander (Interim), Critical Infrastructure Protection Unit (CIPU), Provost Marshal Command, South Carolina State Guard, and United States Navy Veteran (Hospital Corpsman, attached to the U.S. Marine Corps). I bring a unique blend of executive technology leadership, military service, and state defense experience, driving innovation in cybersecurity, enterprise infrastructure, and mission-critical operations.I hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence from UC Berkeley, Executive Education in Cybersecurity from Harvard Kennedy School, and the Certified Government Chief Information Officer (CGCIO) credential from UNC-Chapel Hill. These advanced credentials underscore my commitment to staying ahead of rapidly evolving technologies that safeguard organizations and critical infrastructure.My core expertise includes cybersecurity strategy, virtualization, SAN, WAN connectivity, server modernization, disaster recovery/business continuity, and team leadership. As a technology executive, I have guided large teams through complex modernization initiatives.As Commander (Interim) of the Critical Infrastructure Protection Unit (CIPU), I lead operations that safeguard South Carolina’s essential assets and soft targets against cyber, physical, and asymmetric threats. This includes conducting Security Site Assessments, risk evaluations, and resilience planning for critical facilities statewide. Drawing on my experience as both a defense leader and a technology executive, I align protective strategies with organizational priorities to ensure resilience and continuity.A U.S. Navy veteran who served as a Hospital Corpsman with the Marine Corps, I bring mission-focused leadership and a commitment to service into every role. Passionate about the intersection of technology, security, and resilience, I work to align cutting-edge solutions with organizational and community needs—reducing risk, improving resilience, and ensuring long-term sustainability.

Experience

1. Chief of Technology (CTO)

   South Carolina Legislative Services Agency Lsa

   Sep 2015 — Present · Columbia, SC, US

   Responsible for Technology - Cybersecurity Team, Infrastructure / Network Team, Hardware and Telecommunications Team, Service Desk Team, Legislative Applications Team, Development Team, Media Steaming Services Team and Operations for the South Carolina General Assembly Legislative Services Agency (LSA).

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Information Technology / Management

  2006 — 2009

• University of California, Berkeley

  Postgraduate Certificate, Artificial Intelligence - Applications for Business Strategies and Applications

• University of South Carolina

  Bachelor's degree

  1990 — 1993

• Harvard Kennedy School

  Executive Education, Cybersecurity

  2017

• Lower Richland High School

  Diploma

  1984 — 1987

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  National Certified Government Chief Information Officer (CGCIO), University of North Carolina, School of Government

  2017

• Midlands Technical College

  Associate of Science (AS), Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist

  1988 — 1990