Paul Sheppard

About Paul Sheppard

Cybersecurity leader with 20+ years of experience in security governance, risk management, and compliance. Currently serving as Information System Security Manager (ISSM) at Boeing, leading enterprise-wide security initiatives and RMF implementations.Website: Expertise- Security Governance & Compliance (NIST, RMF, JSIG)- Information Systems Security Authorization- Enterprise Risk Management- Security Architecture & Engineering- Incident Response LeadershipEducation & Certifications- M.S. Cybersecurity and Information Assurance- CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)- CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)- Security+- Active TS/SCI ClearancePassionate about mentoring next-generation security professionals and leveraging military leadership experience to build high-performing security teams. Recognized for implementing robust security frameworks and driving security automation initiatives.Open to connecting with fellow cybersecurity professionals, veterans, and those interested in security governance and

Experience

1. Information System Security Manager

   Boeing

   Feb 2023 — Present · Tukwila, WA, US

   Engineered and executed comprehensive security analysis of operational environments, threats, vulnerabilities, and internal interfaces to ensure compliance with industry and government standardsSpearheaded communications as organization spokesperson for advanced cybersecurity projects, fostering collaborative relationships with government stakeholders, suppliers, and internal teamsArchitected and implemented protective security mechanisms while driving cybersecurity compliance requirements across multiple organizational levelsDeveloped and managed critical security documentation including System Security Plans (SSP), Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), Interconnection Security Agreements (ISA), and Risk Acknowledgement Letters (RAL)Orchestrated continuous monitoring (CONMON) programs to maintain ongoing security posture and compliance

Education

• Columbia Southern University

  B.S. Information Technology, Information Technology

  2015 — 2017

• Western Governors University

  M.S. Cybersecurity and Information Assurance , EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker EC-Council Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)

  2018 — 2021

Skills

• Defense
• Dod
• Troubleshooting
• Routers
• Systems Engineering
• Computer Security
• Information Assurance
• Security
• Technical Support
• Computer Hardware
• Security+
• Project Management
• Network Administration
• Military Experience
• Networking
• Government Contracting
• Switches
• Military
• Network Security
• Security
• Top Secret
• Servers
• Active Directory
• System Administration
• Comptia Security+
• Microsoft Office
• Military Operations
• Network Engineering
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Program Management
• Air Force
• Information Technology
• Network Design
• Cabling
• Security Clearance
• Testing
• Leadership
• Customer Service