Dylan Sims, CISSP, has a diverse background in the fields of cybersecurity and technology. Dylan is currently serving as the Director of Solutions Engineering at Second Front Systems, where they have been since December 2022. Prior to this role, they worked as the Lead Solutions Engineer and participated in the DoD Skillbridge program as a TPM for Cloud Ops, both at Second Front Systems.
Before joining Second Front Systems, Dylan spent six years in the United States Air Force as a Cyberspace Operations Officer, reaching the rank of O-3. During their time in the Air Force, they gained valuable experience in cybersecurity and operational management.
Dylan also worked at Kessel Run, where they held multiple positions. As the Cloud Infrastructure Product Manager & Team Lead, they effectively managed cloud infrastructure projects. Dylan also served as the Security Operations Manager and Security Engineer, contributing to the organization's security operations and engineering efforts.
Additionally, Dylan has experience as the Mission Defense Team Lead at the 22nd Communications Squadron, where they provided leadership and guidance to their team. Dylan also served as the Plans, Programs, & Cyber Surety Flight Commander at the 22nd Communication and as the Help Desk Manager at the 22nd Communications Squadron, demonstrating their ability to lead various teams effectively.
Furthermore, Dylan worked as a Software Engineer II at TrinityIT, LLC, where they honed their technical skills. Dylan also gained entrepreneurial experience as a self-employed individual during their time as an Entrepreneur.
Before embarking on their professional career, Dylan worked as a Detailer at CollisionMax, showcasing their dedication to excellence and attention to detail.
Throughout their career, Dylan Sims has consistently demonstrated their strong cybersecurity knowledge and expertise as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Dylan has held various roles across different organizations, allowing him to develop well-rounded skills and a deep understanding of cybersecurity and technology.
Dylan Sims, CISSP, has an education history that includes attending Collingswood School, although specific start and end years are not provided for this educational institution. In 2011, Dylan enrolled in Camden County College and studied computer science for a year. Subsequently, from 2012 to 2015, Dylan pursued a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Computer Science at Rutgers University - Camden.
In addition to their formal education, Dylan Sims has obtained several certifications. In November 2016, they earned the Security+ certification from CompTIA. Later, in February 2018, they obtained the GIAC certified intrusion analyst (GCIA) certification from the SANS Institute. Dylan became a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) in November 2019, authorized by (ISC)². Moreover, they achieved the AWS Solutions Architect - Associate certification from Amazon in February 2019. Finally, in July 2021, Dylan Sims obtained the AWS Certified Security – Specialty certification, conferred by Amazon Web Services (AWS).
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