Patrick Harris

Patrick Harris has a strong background in security and program protection. Patrick has worked in various roles in both the public and private sectors.

Starting in 2012, Harris worked as a Security Analyst at EMC, where they administered routine aspects of industrial security programs and processed personnel security questionnaires.

In 2013, Harris served as a Facility Security Officer at CACI International Inc, where they administered DOD and intelligence community security programs and processed security clearance requirements.

From 2014 to 2015, Harris worked as a Personnel Security Specialist at Visionary Integration Professionals and Gem Technology International, where they conducted background investigations and managed clearance passage activities.

In 2015, Harris became a Senior Industrial Security Representative at the Defense Security Service, providing security oversight for cleared contractor facilities.

Harris then moved on to become a Contract Program Security Officer at Leidos in 2015, where they served as the special security official on multiple programs.

In 2019, Harris became a Program Protection Lead at the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, where they provided expert guidance on program protection for Project Maven.

Most recently, in 2022, Harris began working as an Information Security Specialist/Program Protection Lead at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, where they provide expert guidance and support in the security and counterintelligence aspects of AI and associated technologies for Project Maven.

Overall, Harris has extensive experience in program protection, security oversight, background investigations, and administration of industrial security programs.

Patrick Harris holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Christopher Newport University, 1 University Place. Patrick also obtained certifications in Industrial Security Oversight (ISOC) and Security Fundamentals Professional (SFPC) from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). The specific years of completion for these certifications are not provided.