Michael Washington

Michael Washington is an experienced professional in security and access control, currently serving as the Chief of the Visitor Authorization Request & Access Control Branch at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency since August 2014. Washington's extensive background includes roles such as Facility Security Officer at GRS, Inc., and US Investigation Services, contributing to the physical security of facilities contracted by the Department of Homeland Security. Previous experience encompasses duties as a Special Security Officer in Afghanistan, providing expertise in Physical Security and Operations Security for military operations. Washington's career also includes positions as a Security Analyst and Security Specialist, where responsibilities ranged from policy creation to security monitoring for various government agencies. Washington holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Corrections from Penn State World Campus.