Danielle Nicholson

Background

About Danielle Nicholson

I am a cybersecurity and IT operations leader who has spent my 13+ year career in the United States Air Force where I have navigated complex systems that require decisive decision making, complex administration, and largescale resource management. My experience with the USAF has given me the ability to rejuvenate and drive operational effectiveness directly related to cybersecurity with critical involvement in senior level technical training, intelligence, and other government projects/programs. Actively holding TS-SCI clearance, technical background includes: installing of network hardware (Cisco ASA, Routers, Switches, Palo Alto firewalls, Juniper). MY CAREER HISTORY: My time with the U.S. Air Force has been highlighted by multiple supervisory and training leadership appointments. Throughout my progression, I have coordinated and implemented security-related policies, risk management framework, and made sure all systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with various security policies. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Across my 13+ years in cybersecurity strategy development, I have been able to augment organizational success by optimizing security architecture, management, incident response, and information security policies. I also have significant experience in IT leadership where I empower efficient teams while instilling accountability, fostering productive work environments, and investing in talent development. WHAT SETS ME APART: I believe my background with the U.S. Air Force has provided me with the foundation necessary to expand into new areas of IT operations and cybersecurity. I currently possess active security clearance, and I am highly familiar with CISSP, CCNA, CompTIA Security +, and Network + frameworks. CONTACT ME: I am open to professional networking opportunities with likeminded IT and cybersecurity professionals via LinkedIn.