Linda A. Coffel

Linda A. Coffel, PhD, CISSP, is an accomplished Senior Systems Engineer and Lead at ManTech since September 2018, where Linda has significantly enhanced the Department of Defense's security posture through the creation, testing, and detection of malware for U.S. government exercises. Prior to this role, Linda served as a Doctoral Student at the University of Fairfax and held various positions at Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC, General Dynamics, and other companies, focusing on cybersecurity, database engineering, and system administration. Linda's extensive experience includes preparing and presenting Cyber Threat Intelligence briefings, validating software security for government clients, and optimizing database performance across multiple projects. Holding a Doctorate in Cyber Security/Information Assurance from the University of Fairfax and a Master's Degree in Counterintelligence from the Joint Military Intelligence College, Linda combines a strong academic background with practical expertise in the field of cybersecurity and information systems.