Rick Johnson

About Rick Johnson

Forward-thinking information security practitioner with experience spanning application security and vulnerability management, security architecture, program development, consulting, service delivery, and practice management. Repeated success building and overhauling information security and vulnerability management programs. Excel at executing highly complex projects of varying size, scope, and budget. Effectively communicate and build consensus with professionals of all levels, from technical specialists to senior executives. Focused on applying a hands-on approach to team building and leadership by example. Known for developing environments that fuel competitive advantage for professional services, along with coordinating technical strategies that align with business needs. Scope of mastery includes:• Security Program Management• Vulnerability Management• Security Consulting• SDLC and DevOps Security Integration• Risk Assessment and Management• Threat Modeling and Methodology Development• Hands-on Training and Instruction• Audit and Regulatory Compliance• Team Leadership and Departmental Management• Vulnerability Assessment• Penetration Testing and Social Engineering • Red Team Operations• IT Security & Strategies• IT Infrastructure Design• Needs Assessment• Operations and Project Management• Client Relations

Experience

1. Vice President, Information Security

   Posit PBC

   Apr 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

Education

• Western Governors University

  BS Cyber Security and Information Assurance, Bachelor of Science, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

  2018 — 2020

Skills

• Client Relations Skills
• Computer Security
• Pci Dss
• Cloud Security
• Virtual Private Network (Vpn)
• Technical Writing
• Cissp
• Information Security
• Vpn
• Operations Management
• Data Security
• Security
• Iso 27001
• Data Center
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Cism
• Networking
• Red Teaming
• Encryption
• Security Consulting
• Risk Assessment
• Sales Engineering
• Pre/Post Sales Engineers
• Network Security
• Risk Management
• Physical Security
• Penetration Testing
• Computer Forensics
• Vulnerability Management
• Security Architecture Design
• Project Management
• Information Security Consulting
• Security Audits
• Information Security Management
• Security Awareness
• Application Security
• Incident Response
• Ids
• Consulting
• Web Application Security