Matthew Matzer

Background

About Matthew Matzer

26 years of experience in a broad range of Information Technology and Cybersecurity related fields. CISSP Certified, DAWIA Certified, ITIL Certified, IASAE Certified, Clearance: Top Secret / SCI Extensive experience in creating and managing global Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) environments, including the collection and analysis of DCO data, centralized monitoring of cybersecurity alerts generated by sensors, real-time filtering and correlation of gathered data, vulnerability detection and assessment, automated cybersecurity incident identification and investigation, and comprehensive cybersecurity reporting. Extensive experience in providing technical direction and operational oversight over large teams of highly qualified system administrators and cybersecurity professionals operating in a 24x7x365 environment over geographically diverse locations. Experienced Information Technology (IT) and cyber acquisition professional. Extensive experience in the development and implementation of IT/cyber acquisition strategies. Worked to negotiate and award both labor and material contracts in excess of $800M over the past 10 years in support of DISA’s cyber mission. Experienced in the administration of contracts, including monitoring contractor performance, preparing modifications, resolving problems, and terminating and closing out contracts. Expert in Information Security Management and has extensive knowledge in maintaining the security and integrity of information systems and programs. Ability to develop strategic long-range plans for cybersecurity systems that help to anticipate, identify, and mitigate risks associated with computer systems vulnerabilities. Can develop and maintain Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation for A&A in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and operating instructions, and has experience in the utilization of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), Compliance Checker (SCC), and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) to protect information systems from attack. Experienced senior Windows systems engineer with extensive experience working with information systems. Possesses the ability to install, upgrade, troubleshoot, test, and maintain information systems to optimize their functionality and performance and to ensure their availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability.