Josh Nickels

Josh Nickels is an accomplished cybersecurity professional currently serving as the Manager of Cyber Defense for the Americas at KION Group since July 2022. In this role, Josh leads technical project teams specializing in Threat Intelligence and Detection Engineering, manages incident response initiatives, and develops a high-performing team of security analysts and engineers. Previous experience includes positions as a Cyber Security Engineer at KION Group, a Security Analyst at SparkCognition, and a System Administrator at UPSIDE Foods, where a focus on security training and Identity and Access Management systems was emphasized. Educational credentials include a Master of Information Cyber Security from UC Berkeley and a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Colorado State University Global.