Will Hargis C.
Cybersecurity Engineer | vCTO | DoD TS/SCI | Strategic Thinker | IT/OT Security | Threat Hunting | Critical Infrastructure Protection SME | Former CIO/J6 | CAV Guy | GWOT Combat Vet | Life-Long Learner | Servant Leader
- Role
- Cyber Security Engineer at Barbaricum
- Location
- Tampa, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Will Hargis C.
I am a retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel and military combat veteran who brings more…
Experience
Cyber Security Engineer
May 2025 — Present · MacDill AFB, FL, US
Design and implement security systems and infrastructure• Develops, implements, and monitors security measures to protect computer systems, networks software, and information to ensure secure reliable and uninterrupted availability• Monitors, detects, mitigates, and responds to cyber incidents. Performs operational Cybersecurity and infrastructure support• Implements and enforces cyber security policies, government regulations, and compliance requirements are addressed• Conducts certification and testing in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) policy• Identifies deficiencies and vulnerabilities and providing risk mitigation recommendations. Integrates projects with the current ICAM, PKI, ABAC, and RBAC capability• Automates security and testing processes, integrating security tools and practices into the development pipeline, and fostering a culture of shared responsibility for performance and security• Guide teams to break down silos and unify software development, deployment, security and operations• Expertise in monitoring tools (e.g, SIEM systems) and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) to identify, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity threats in real time• Strong understanding of DoD-specific cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST 800-53, and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)• Executes Zero Trust Architectures (ZTA), automated unit, functional, integration, and security testing
Education
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Review Course
CISSP Certification from ISC2
2023 — 2023
US Army Armor School Ft. Knox, KY
Company Grade Officer Training Course
2008 — 2008
U.S. Army Civil Skills Support Course
Respnder 1 (R1) Identifier
2017 — 2017
Project Management Institute
Information Technology Project Management
2024 — 2024
US Army Recruiting and Retention College
Recruiting Badge (Basic)
2012 — 2012
US Army Maneuver Center of Excellence
Maneuver Captain's Career Course (MCCC)
2012 — 2013
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
1997 — 1999
Marshall University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
2000 — 2002
University of Charleston
Master of Science - MS
2017 — 2018
U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
Intermediate Level Education (ILE)
2018 — 2019
US Army Maneuevar Center of Excellence, Ft. Benning, GA
Company Grade Officer Leadership Training Course
2013 — 2014
U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
Senior Managerial Leadership School
2020 — 2021
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