**Security System News “40 Under 40” Class of 2020 Award Recipient**Passionate & highly experienced cybersecurity, information systems & information security leader & Military Veteran with a Top Secret/SCI security clearance. Over 20 years of experience with the proven ability to operate effectively at senior management levels & lead, influence & manage large teams & stakeholders across diverse cultures. Delivered measurable results through innovation, strategy & policy development, systematic & methodical execution while leading teams in fast-paced environments in both civilian & military capacities. Possess extensive knowledge in cybersecurity & risk management frameworks, systems security & information security derived from conducting global cyber operations supporting over 1M operators & over 3K mission-critical systems. Comprehensive background in providing tactical & strategic leadership to achieve wide-ranging organizational goals and objectives. Vibrant team-builder, leader & influential change manager with an impeccable track record guiding & supporting multi-million-dollar cyber activities, operations & teams in dynamic fast-paced resource-constrained environments.Throughout my career, I have built a reputation as someone who is passionate, self-initiating, dedicated and motivated with aligning business requirements and goals with security and technology integration. I am able to provide long-term visions, strategies, and accountability necessary for organizations to achieve their objectives, goals and benefits. I have a deep passion for sharing knowledge and information with peers along with a strong focus being on deliberate subordinate development.**********KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE☑ Information Security Management/Information Assurance (IA)☑ Cybersecurity/Physical Security☑ NIST Cybersecurity Framework☑ Governance/Policy/Procedures Development ☑ Budget Administration ☑ Information Technology/Project Leadership☑ Audits, Inspections & Assessments☑ Project/Risk Management ☑ Regulatory Compliance☑ HR/Stakeholder Management☑ Strategic Vision, Planning & Execution☑ Change Management/Integration☑ Audits/Inspections/Assessments☑ Team Leadership/Management ☑ Global Resource Coordination☑ Cross-Functional Collaboration☑ Coaching/Training/Mentoring☑ Risk Management Framework (RMF)☑ Training/Development☑ Process Improvement ***************************I’m always open to expanding my network and connecting with other top professionals. Please add me as a connection and contact me at: daniel.alexander.simpson@gmail.com