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Joseph Kacvinsky

InfoSec Program Manager & Security Architect

20+
Years Experience
9
Certifications
38K+
Users Secured
Global
Deployments

About Me

I'm Joseph Kacvinsky, a cybersecurity and IT professional with experience across military, government, and private sector environments. My background includes hands-on engineering, leadership, and compliance work for organizations ranging from the U.S. Army and Department of Homeland Security to Fortune 500 companies.

I've led teams, designed secure networks, and developed audit and compliance procedures for high-stakes environments, including classified and multinational operations. My approach blends technical expertise with a collaborative, mission-focused mindset—delivering secure, resilient solutions that enable organizations to thrive in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

CISSP Certified TS/SCI Clearance 20+ Years Experience

Professional Experience & Projects

Skills

  • Network and systems engineering for secure, large-scale environments (government and private sector)
  • Security architecture and compliance (NIST, DoD, DISA STIG, RMF, and more)
  • Audit preparation, evidence automation, and process improvement
  • Vulnerability assessment, risk analysis, and remediation
  • Secure cloud and virtualization (VMware, AWS, Azure)
  • Technical leadership and cross-team coordination
  • Scripting and automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
  • Incident response and security operations
  • Communication with executive, technical, and non-technical stakeholders

Experience / Projects

  • Army SaaS Security Integration
    Integrated security controls into the development lifecycle of a Secure SaaS program for the U.S. Army, reducing development time and improving compliance outcomes.
  • Pentagon Joint Service Provider (JSP) Rapid Response
    Designed and deployed secure network solutions for 38,000+ users, enabling real-time communications between military and intelligence agencies. Led rapid response engineering for high-priority projects.
  • DHS National Network Expansion
    Helped expand the Department of Homeland Security’s unified network from a handful of sites to over 70 nationwide, supporting secure communications for 22 agencies and local law enforcement.
  • Global Field Engineering for DIA
    Led teams deploying secure systems across five continents, supporting real-time communications and strategic planning for the Defense Intelligence Agency and State Department.

Core Competencies

Strategic cybersecurity leadership capabilities spanning governance, risk management, compliance, and program development across diverse organizational environments.

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GRC & Compliance

Risk Management Compliance Frameworks Policy Development Audit Management Third-party Risk Control Assessment
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Program Management

Security Program Development Cross-functional Leadership Strategic Planning Budget Management Vendor Management Training Programs
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InfoSec Architecture

Security Architecture Zero Trust Design Identity Architecture Security Frameworks Defense in Depth Threat Modeling
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Incident Response

DFIR Crisis Management Business Continuity Threat Hunting Incident Coordination Recovery Procedures

Technical Tools & Platforms

Comprehensive experience with industry-leading security tools and platforms across multiple domains.

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Identity & Access Management

ManageEngine
Microsoft Entra ID/M365 PAM
Thales Key Management
Bitwarden, Proton Pass, 1Password
Yubico Enterprise 2FA/MFA
DevSecOps Secrets Vault
IAM PAM 2FA/MFA
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Endpoint Protection

SentinelOne Singularity
Microsoft Sentinel/Defender
Splunk SIEM/SOAR
Sophos
ServiceNow
Endpoint SIEM SOAR
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Network Protection

Palo Alto
Cisco
ProtonVPN
Ivanti VPN
Network Firewall VPN
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User Protection

Mimecast Email Protection
KnowBe4 Security Awareness
Thales AppSec, CloudSec, ATP
Tenable AppSec, CloudSec
Email Awareness AppSec
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Risk & Compliance

ServiceNow GRC
ManageEngine Risk
Microsoft Compliance
Thales Compliance
Risk Compliance GRC
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Cloud & DevSecOps

AWS Security
Microsoft Azure Security
DevSecOps Pipelines
Container Security
Cloud DevSecOps Containers

Professional Certifications

Committed to continuous learning and maintaining the highest industry standards across security, networking, and cloud technologies.

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Security

CISSP

Certified Information Systems Security Professional

ISC2
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Cloud

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Web Services

AWS
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Network

CCNA

Cisco Certified Network Associate

Cisco
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Security

CCNA Security

Cisco Certified Network Associate - Security

Cisco
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Security

Security+

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA
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Analytics

CySA+

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst

CompTIA
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Network

Network+

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA
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Analytics

CSAP

CompTIA Security Analytics Professional

CompTIA
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Network

CCENT

Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician

Cisco
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Blog

Insights on cybersecurity, risk management, and industry trends.

GRC Dec 15, 2024

Zero Trust Implementation: Lessons Learned

Key insights from implementing Zero Trust architecture in enterprise environments...

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Compliance Dec 10, 2024

Automating Security Compliance Workflows

How to streamline compliance processes using automation tools and frameworks...

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Risk Management Dec 5, 2024

Third-Party Risk Assessment Best Practices

A comprehensive guide to evaluating and managing third-party security risks...

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Get In Touch

I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities, cybersecurity challenges, and potential collaborations.

Contact Information

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LinkedIn
joseph-kacvinsky
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GitHub
ReQuiem2099
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Location
San Francisco Bay Area

Availability

  • ✅ Available for consulting projects
  • ✅ Open to collaboration opportunities
  • ✅ CISSP certified security professional
  • ✅ I typically respond within 24 hours

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