Mike Kriss

About Mike Kriss

I am currently a Security Architect with experience in the electric and gas utility sector, specializing in Operational Technology, Network Security, Compliance, Risk Management, SCADA/ICS, and Distributed Energy Resources. My background includes roles in the Defense, IT Contracting, and Telecommunication industries.

Experience

1. Principal Ot Cyber Security Architect

   Exelon

   May 2023 — Present · Baltimore, MD, US

   Primary role is architectural design and approval of efforts to protect industrial control systems (ICS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, Distributed Energy Resources (DER) integrations and other operational technology infrastructure from cyber threats- Proficiency in DER technologies such as solar photovoltaic (PV), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), smart inverters, microgrid controllers, regulatory compliance, third-party integration, grid integration, and DER gateway technologies 2030.5)- Proficiency in conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on OT systems helps identify security weaknesses and assess the effectiveness of security controls- Skills in incident response planning, incident handling, and digital forensics- Cross-functional in both IT and OT domains, as well as the ability to collaborate across departments such as security, compliance, engineering, and operations- Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to safety, reliability, and compliance ensures that OT systems meet regulatory requirements and mitigate operational risks. These include: NIST CSF, FERC, NERC-CIP, TSA Gas, and State PSC- Understanding of best practices related to OT security risk management to assess and manage cybersecurity risks effectively and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Education

• Global Knowledge

  Certificate, Network and System Administration/Administrator

  2008 — 2014

• Johns Hopkins: Computer Career Institute 2002

  Certificate, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

  2002 — 2002

• University of Maryland Global Campus

  Bachelor's of Science, Computer Science

  2010 — 2013

• Community College of Baltimore County

  Associate's of Applied Science, Web Technology

  2007 — 2010

• Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

  High School Diplomia

  1996 — 1999

• Towson University

  Master of Science - MS, Applied Information Technology

• TESST College of Technology-Baltimore

  Certificate, Network and System Administration/Administrator

  2005 — 2005

• Defense Acquisition University

  DA Civilian IT Level III Certification, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management

  2009 — 2013

Skills

• Network Engineering
• Firewalls
• Active Directory
• Firewall
• Windows Server
• Cisco Nexus
• Windows 7
• Cisco Catalyst Switches
• Security
• Cisco Routers
• Cisco Ios
• Cisco
• Servers
• Catalyst Switches
• Switches
• Cisco Technologies
• Web Applications
• Cisco Switches
• System Administration
• Network Security
• Microsoft Exchange
• Software Development
• Networking
• Web Design
• Vpn
• Wireless Networking
• Network Administration
• Ospf