Chad Lewis

About Chad Lewis

Experienced Cyber Security Leader with extensive experience managing cyber security programs for unclassified and classified federal systems, including both information technology and operational technology systems. Experienced in both defensive and offensive cyber operations. Demonstrated track record of building and enhancing cyber security programs, building and growing strong teams, improving security posture, and establishing strong defensible compliance with industry regulations. Specialties: Computer Network Attack, Computer Network Exploitation, Computer Network Defense, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessment, Network Security Design, Research & Development, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Analytical Thinking, Team Building, Written/Oral Presentation, Technical Instruction, Curriculum Development

Experience

1. Contractor Authorizing Official Designated Representative (Aodr)

   Nevada National Security Sites

   Jun 2025 — Present · Las Vegas, NV, US

   Serve as technical representative for the NNSS/NFO Authorizing Official (AO) for NNSS-managed information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) systems and NNSA Enterprise physical security systems- Directly monitor execution of the NNSS Cyber Security Program- Assist in the execution and oversight of the NNSS Risk Management Framework- Assist with continuous monitoring of the NNSS/NFO IT & OT systems- Other contractor AODR oversight duties as directed by the NNSS/NFO AO.

Education

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Information Technology - Security

  2016 — 2018

• University of Arkansas Grantham

  Associates, Computer Science

  2003 — 2006

• Western Governors University

  Master of Science - MS, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

  2019 — 2020

Skills

• Defense
• Tcpdump
• Dod
• National Security
• Military Operations
• Troubleshooting
• Quality Assurance
• Dns
• Computer Forensics
• Sigint
• Security Clearance
• Iptables
• Networking
• Security
• Cisco Ios
• Top Secret
• Red Hat Linux
• Vulnerability Management
• Exploitation
• Intelligence Analysis
• Penetration Testing
• Computer Security
• Comsec
• Information Security
• Ccna
• Technical Training
• Security Audits
• Tcp/Ip
• Ceh
• Process Improvement
• Firewalls
• Intelligence
• Cyber Security
• Team Building
• Information Security Management
• Ethical Hacking
• Wireshark
• Infrastructure Security
• Military
• Information Assurance