Jason L. Wells

Jason L. Wells is an accomplished cybersecurity and project management professional, currently serving as a vCISO and Principal Consultant at Optiv since May 2021, where responsibilities include leading cyber advisory and solutions. Jason's extensive experience encompasses roles such as Cybersecurity Consultant II at AT&T Cybersecurity, where project management for PCI compliance was a key focus, and Senior Network Security Manager at ConsultNet, driving SOC 2 compliance initiatives. Additional roles include significant positions at Oracle as a Security, Risk, and Compliance Program Manager, and diverse leadership experiences at several organizations including Global Payments Inc., Integra Telecom, and the Project Management Institute Northern Nevada Chapter. Jason holds multiple certifications including CISSP, PMP, CISA, and CISM, and earned a Master's in Information Systems from the University of Phoenix.