Mike S.

Mike S. is a highly experienced IT professional with expertise in systems security and information assurance. Currently serving as a Principal Systems Security Engineer at Sierra Nevada Corporation since March 2015, Mike leads a security operations team responsible for the design and implementation of a sophisticated security system that monitors internet traffic for potential threats. Prior to this role, Mike served in the US Marine Corps as an Information Technology Specialist, where responsibilities included protecting sensitive information for a large user base. Mike's career includes roles such as IT Development and Infrastructure Manager at Cambrian Asset Management, where Mike built a business network from the ground up, and Network & System Administrator at DirectNB, focusing on client business network support and security. An independent contractor in the early career years, Mike has also served as a PATRIOT Operator/Maintainer in the US Army. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Technology from East Carolina University and an Associate of Applied Science in Computer and Information Systems Security from Craven Community College.