Patrick C. Fields

About Patrick C. Fields

As the Operations and Cyber Integration Manager at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) since May 2023, I contribute to safeguarding critical infrastructure across 16 sectors by directing regional operations integration for steady-state and incident responses. My work leverages data analytics to enhance situational awareness and decision-making, and includes coordinating disaster response under ESF #2 and ESF #14, while supporting efforts to mitigate domestic violent extremism through comprehensive cybersecurity assessments and surveys.With over a decade of experience in federal operations, I focus on incident command, disaster recovery, and team management to align regional strategies with national initiatives. By fostering collaboration with partners, I aim to enhance operational readiness and ensure timely and effective incident support, reinforcing CISA\'s mission to secure the nation’s critical infrastructure.

Experience

1. Operations and Cyber Integration Manager

   Cybersecurity And Infrastructure Security Agency

   May 2023 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Directed regional operations integration for steady-state and incident response, synthesizing critical infrastructure data to enhance CISA\'s mission across 16 critical infrastructure sectors, leveraging data analytics to enhance situational awareness and decision-making. • Led strategic planning and execution of 30+ cybersecurity assessments and infrastructure surveys, directly supporting domestic violent extremism (DVE) mitigation initiatives across Region 10.• Coordinated disaster response under of ESF #2 (Communications) and ESF #14 (Cross-Sector Infrastructure) responses during disasters, ensuring alignment with national strategy and timely incident support.• Integrated cybersecurity, emergency communication physical protection programs into regional resiliency frameworks, frameworks to enhance resilience for public and private sector partners.• Authored Region 10 Annual Operating Plan, aligning operational priorities with national risk management goals and coordinating implementation across 3 major business and supporting units.• Oversaw planning and execution of major events, including National Special Security Events (NSSE), Election Security Initiatives (ESI), and Special Event Activity Rating (SEAR) programs.• Supervised and evaluated technical and administrative staff; implemented performance plans, conducted training needs assessments, and facilitated workforce development initiatives.• Led integration efforts across regional teams and external partners, fostering collaboration on homeland security and critical infrastructure protection.• Delivered monthly executive briefings to CISA leadership and private-sector partners on regional operations, influencing funding decisions and policy direction.• Persuaded public/private stakeholders to adopt risk mitigation strategies by presenting targeted data-driven threat assessments and Return on Investment analyses.

Education

• University of Oregon

  B.S., Political Science

  1998 — 2003