James A.
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States · Global Director Cyber Security & GRC
Capella University
About
Security architect with 15 years of experience in governance, risk management, and security architecture across global enterprises and healthcare. Specializes in NIST frameworks, STIGs and CIS benchmarks, FedRAMP assessments, and hardening Windows, Linux, virtualization, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Proven in leading compliance programs, conducting gap analyses, and implementing Zero Trust architectures to meet US government security requirements.
Skills
- Information Security Leadership
- CISSP Domain
- Auditing
- ISO 27002 Security Assessment
- Risk Management
- Cybersecurity
- NIST Risk Management Framework
- DISA STIGs
- NIST 800-53
- CIS Benchmarks
33 skills in total
Experience
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Global Director Cyber Security & GRC
Platform Science
May 2025 — Dec 2025
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Global Head, Cyber Security & GRC
Highridge Medical
Mar 2024 — Feb 2025
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Sr. Global Security Manager & GRC
ZimVie Inc.
Feb 2023 — Apr 2024
7 experiences in total
Education
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Capella University
Master of Science, Technology Management Information Assurance and Security Specialization
Unknown
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Baker College
Bachelor, Information Technology and Security
Unknown
3 education entries in total