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Director of Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) with over 12 years hands on experience working as a Cyber Engineer, System Administrator, and RMF Consultant with an active TS/SCI Security Clearance. Vast experience to vigorous change holding a mission-oriented mindset, engrained with a military based strong work ethic, and dynamic team building leadership skills. • DOD 8570 IAT Level III• DOD 8570 IAM Level III• DOD 8570 IASAE Level II
Watchtower Security Partners
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Chief Executive OfficerWatchtower Security Partners Jun 2023 - PresentHouston, Texas, United States -
Director Of Governance, Risk, And Compliance (Grc) SolutionsHunter Strategy Nov 2020 - PresentUnited StatesPrincipal Cyber Security Consultant supporting NIHVeterans AffairsThe PentagonAerospace Commercial Clients -
System EngineerDeloitte Jan 2020 - Nov 2020National Geospatial Inteligence AgencyAs a Advisory Project Delivery Manager I identify potential conflicts with implementation of Cross Domain Systems (CDS) technologies within and outside the enterprise network and develop recommendations and solutions to remediate potential conflicts.Contribute to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects leading to Authority to Operate (ATO) and provides solutions to a variety of complex technical problems involving Cross Domain Solutions. As a Security Control Accessor, review technical and administrative controls through the Risk Management Framework per NIST 800-53, NIST 800-37, and CNSS 1253 requirements and guidelines. Review and access security artifacts including but not limited to system security plans, inventories, security control traceability metrics, and security assessment reports.Manage POA&Ms for authorized systems with appropriate remediation suspense dates and track findings until risk acceptance, avoidance or remediation to meet mission requirements. -
Senior Information Technology System AdministratorUs Transportation Command Dec 2016 - Jan 2020Scott Air Force Base- Leading 12 individuals in supporting 297 high profile users for over 450 computer assets, 2 VTC suites and the PKI trusted agent to the Local Registration Authority.- Developed cyber, network COOP and DRP plans directly influenced by security related initiatives, operations and trends in industry from NIST and OWASP.- Developed security awareness and process implementations for software and hardware testing as an Information Assurance Officer.- Leading clients in understanding their available cyber security service options guiding them to select the right service plans for their mission sets as a Resource Validation Officer and Business Relationship Manager. -
Information Technology Security ArchitectNaval Communications Telecomunications Station Oct 2015 - Dec 2016Manama, Bahrain- Led the vulnerability assessment, testing and patching teams of 6 CND suites and servicing over 5,000 assets - Developed and implemented security architecture projects raising defense in depth on the digital and physical spectrum cross collaborating through the organization.- Managed 4 ACAS servers, 2 HBSS suites and 6 Agent Handlers while implementing Cisco, Windows and Red Hat Linux firewall policies comprising all 6 levels of Risk Management Framework.- Developed the origination's cyber security awareness campaign.
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Senior Information Technology Security OfficerUss Mount Whitney Feb 2013 - Oct 2015Gaeta, Italy- Led 67 personnel through cyber project development, threat assessment, and vulnerability mitigation for 4 voice and data networks.- Engineered and maintained multiple Cisco routers and switches, Windows and Linux servers and the development of multinational communication networks.- Developed multinational service level agreements for daily upkeep of 436 cyber defense assets and the build of a fully tested software catalogue. -
Cryptologic TechnicianNaval Communications Telecomunications Area Master Station Mar 2010 - Feb 2013Wahiawa, Hawaii- Led 22 individuals for the US Navy's largest Communications station supporting 400 Naval Commands communication arrays, 500 communication security assets and 3,000 communication links.- Maintained multiple Cisco and Juniper routers and switches, voice, data and circuit emulation technology and UNIX based operating systems. - Assisted with the development of the DOD's largest communication shift in history ensuring 0% failure.
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Chris Sowards Education Details
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Master Of Business Administration - Mba -
Computer Networks & Cyber Security -
Computer Networking (Cisco)
Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Sowards
What company does Chris Sowards work for?
Chris Sowards works for Watchtower Security Partners
What is Chris Sowards's role at the current company?
Chris Sowards's current role is CEO at WatchTower Security Partners & Director of GRC Solutions and Principal Cyber Consultant at Hunter Strategy - DoD TS/SCI, CISSP.
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What schools did Chris Sowards attend?
Chris Sowards attended University Of Maryland Global Campus, University Of Maryland Global Campus, Coastline Community College.
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Chris Sowards has skills like Leadership, Microsoft Os, Team Building, Windows Server, Cisco Systems Products, Internetworking, Linux, Cybersecurity, Cyber Defense, Juniper Networks Products, Threat Analysis, Red Hat Linux.
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