Stephen Katz

Background

About Stephen Katz

30 years distinguished military and civilian service in US Air Force as a Cyber Leader/Operator, Communications and Computer Systems Officer, Division Chief, Branch Chief, Section Chief, supervisor, engineer, and program/project manager - 25+ years managing 24x7 cyberspace operations, data centers, communications and global network mgmt to all levels of commercial industry, military and government organizations (Verizon, Sprint, COCOMs, agencies, etc.)- 24+ years directing technical staff, including system engineers, system admins, project managers & network managers - 9 years private commercial cyber operations & business management Senior Manager for global network operations center - Program/Project management and operational management expertise, leading globally dispersed technical teams throughout North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, developing effective customer relationships at all levels - Extensive expertise in the following- Cyberspace Operations (operate, defend, maintain, sustain and establish)- Cyber & Space analysis, assessments, requirements, and modeling & simulation (M&S)- Network mgmt, security mgmt, vulnerability assessment - Technical program mgmt- Contract management, negotiation, acquisition, Life Cycle Mgmt - Technical and personnel based problem solving skills, and cross-matrixed team management/interaction - Excellent written and oral presentation skills SPECIALTIES: Active clearance Global Cyber Operations (Establish, Integrate, Operate, Maintain, and Defend) Leadership People & Contract Mgmt Program & Project Mgmt Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)(ISC)2 CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (ISC)2 SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitioner Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL v3.0) certification CompTIA SECURITY+ Certification Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Industrial Control Systems Cyber Security Certified Acquisition Manager