Kristofer Johnson

Kristofer Johnson is a seasoned professional in the field of cybersecurity, currently serving as a Senior Consultant for Attack & Penetration at Optiv since August 2025. Previously held positions include Senior Offensive Security Consultant and other roles at Echelon Risk + Cyber from January 2023 to August 2025, where responsibilities involved leading social engineering and network penetration tests, as well as conducting Red Team Engagements to evaluate client defenses. Kristofer's foundational experience includes several positions at Roger Williams University, including roles as an Academic Tutor, Teaching Assistant for Penetration Testing, and performing risk assessments as a Penetration Tester. Early career experience includes a Cyber Security Analyst Internship with the Nassau County Police Department, where Kristofer worked on threat identification and network security measures. Kristofer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Cyber Security and Networking, with a minor in Computer Science from Roger Williams University.