Kevin Jackson
Secret-Cleared IT Project Manager | RMF & NIST 800-53 | DoD Compliance | Cloud Security | PMP | CySA+ | Security+
- Role
- Operations Manager at US Navy
- Location
- Hampton Roads, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kevin Jackson
I am a Secret-cleared IT Project Manager | Cybersecurity Operations Leader with 10+ years of experience delivering secure, compliant operations across DoD and government environments. I have maintained 100% audit compliance across large, mission-critical programs while reducing operational and security backlogs by up to 83% through disciplined process design, risk management, and cross-functional leadership.My career spans the progression from technical operations leadership to enterprise cybersecurity program execution, where I lead RMF implementation, NIST 800-53 control alignment, and cloud security governance in highly regulated environments. I specialize in translating complex security and compliance requirements into structured workflows, actionable metrics, and executive-level visibility that improve readiness and decision-making.I deliver results at scale by aligning IT, security, and operational stakeholders—coordinating across engineering, maintenance, training, and security teams to sustain continuous authorization, strengthen security posture, and meet federal compliance mandates. My work emphasizes governance, risk reduction, and operational resilience, supported by data-driven reporting and repeatable processes.Areas of Specialization• RMF Implementation | NIST 800-53 | NIST CSF | FISMA Compliance• Cloud Security Governance (AWS)| Security Architecture Support• GRC | Audit Readiness | Risk Assessment | ISSO Support• Cybersecurity Operations | Incident Response Coordination• Project Management (PMP)| Agile/Scrum | Workflow Optimization• Executive Metrics, Dashboards, and Data-Driven ReportingI deliver cybersecurity programs that are audit-ready, operationally resilient, and aligned to mission objectives, supporting organizations that operate in complex, high-risk environments.
Experience
Operations Manager
Mar 2023 — Present
Led cybersecurity compliance and data governance oversight for 177 personnel across 10 operational units, maintaining 100% data integrity and zero audit findings. • Managed 600+ security, access, and administrative actions, supporting authorization, personnel readiness, and controlled access to mission systems. • Coordinated RMF-aligned reporting and documentation workflows, improving senior leadership visibility by 40% and accelerating risk-informed decision-making. • Partnered with operations, security, training, and IT stakeholders to sustain DoD regulatory compliance and continuous operational readiness. • Implemented structured workflow tracking and accountability controls, reducing process cycle times by 35%. • Utilized ServiceNow to track and resolve 150+ monthly IT and access-related requests, achieving 95% first-call resolution.
Education
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
2016 — 2016
US Navy
Certification, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Professional
2018 — 2018
Management & Strategy Institute
Certification, African-American/Black Studies
2025 — 2025
Project Management Institute
Certification, Project Management
2024 — 2024
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