Patrick Johnson

About Patrick Johnson

I specialize in guiding public sector and enterprise clients through complex security landscapes, from K–12 compliance and municipal vCISO programs to national sports tech initiatives. My strength lies in translating technical depth into actionable strategy, building resilient programs, and delivering results that clients remember.

Experience

1. Cybersecurity Practice Manager

   True North Consulting Group A Pmy Company

   Oct 2019 — Present · Waco, TX, US

   As Cybersecurity Practice Manager, I lead the firm’s cybersecurity consulting practice, delivering strategic and technical services to public sector and enterprise organizations. My role bridges executive leadership and hands-on delivery, ensuring clients receive tailored, high-impact solutions that align with their risk posture, compliance needs, and operational goals.Key Responsibilities- Lead and manage cybersecurity engagements including vCISO services, risk assessments, penetration testing, and compliance audits (e.g, NIST CSF, SB820, FERPA)- Oversee a diverse portfolio of clients across education, government, and commercial sectors- Develop and implement cybersecurity roadmaps, incident response plans, and governance frameworks- Guide RFP/RFQ development and vendor selection processes for cybersecurity solutions- Serve as a strategic advisor to IT and executive leadership teams- Mentor and support a team of consultants, ensuring delivery excellence and professional growth- Represent the firm at industry events and conferences, contributing thought leadership on cyber resilience and education-sector security.

Education

• University of North Texas

  Master of Science - MS, Computer Education & Cognitive Systems

  2008 — 2011

• The University of Texas at Arlington

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Information Systems

  1992 — 1995

• Tarrant County College

  Associate of Arts - AA, General Business

  1988 — 1992

• California Intercontinental University

  Doctorate of Business Administration, - Information Systems & Enterprise Resource Management

Skills

• Network Administration
• Virtualization
• Instructional Technology
• E-Learning
• Teacher Training
• Staff Development
• System Deployment
• Servers
• System Administration
• Network Security
• Technical Support
• Higher Education
• Technical Writing
• Windows 7
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• Hardware
• Research
• Instructional Design
• Computer Hardware
• Information Technology
• Curriculum Design
• Cisco Technologies
• Leadership
• Troubleshooting
• Laptops
• Telecommunications
• Analysis
• Social Media
• Classroom
• Security
• Moodle
• Wireless
• Public Speaking
• Voip
• Data Center
• Adult Education
• Educational Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Educational Technology