Cybersecurity Leader

John Griffin

**************@*****.*** 318-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/john-h-griffin

Professional Summary

Cybersecurity Professional Strategic Advisor Digital Risk & Resilience Leader CISSP GCIP Security+ U.S. Navy Veteran MS in Computer Information Systems Holistic cybersecurity leader with 16+ years of experience leading enterprise-wide security transformation initiatives, digital modernization, and regulatory compliance across IT and OT landscapes. Proven success in delivering scalable security architectures, aligning organizations with frameworks such as NERC CIP, NIST, ISO, PCI, and OWASP, and developing risk-based strategies for critical infrastructure and global energy systems. Skilled at managing diverse teams, influencing executive leadership, and driving strategic programs from concept to completion. Seeking a senior leadership role where I can drive enterprise-level cyber risk management, security technology, audit, and resilience strategies across innovative, mission- driven organizations.

Core Competencies

Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance Executive Stakeholder Engagement NERC CIP / NIST CSF / ISO / PCI / OWASP Enterprise Risk Management Secure Network Architecture Cloud & Digital Transformation IT/OT Convergence Cybersecurity Automation Business Continuity & Resilience Third Party Risk Management Incident Response Planning Team Leadership & Mentorship Budget & Vendor Management Executive and C-Level Reporting Professional Experience

Cybersecurity Architect & Solutions Architect

Dragonfli Group LLC – Washington, D.C. Sep 2022 – Present

• Led the integration of security into CI/CD pipelines across Distributed Energy Resources

(DER) programs, driving compliance and risk mitigation at scale.

• Directed a team of senior consultants to design Deloitte’s next-gen TPRM platform, which continuously monitors data points on identified vendors/suppliers through an AI/ML correlation engine, ensuring secure and rapid integration of multiple vendor capabilities, meeting extensive architectural and technical requirements.

• Worked with executive leadership and compliance teams to align cybersecurity frameworks with strategic business goals, ensuring robust and agile security controls in fast-paced environments.

• Delivered executive-level cybersecurity compliance support, including policy overhaul, process development, security control design, and audit readiness across complex operational landscapes.

Network Engineer

APR Energy – Jacksonville, FL Aug 2021 – Sep 2022

• Architected and deployed converged IT/OT network architecture, implementing secure access solutions and embedding security into the organization’s hybrid cloud environments.

• Developed R&D lab and tested business, operational, and security solutions in a secure environment, ensuring all designs met compliance and security standards as well as improved business and operational efficiency.

• Acted as a strategic advisor to leadership and lead engineer on cybersecurity resilience and IT transformation initiatives across 25+ international sites. Operations Engineer II (Team Lead)

Lumen Technologies – Monroe, LA Mar 2016 – Aug 2021

• Managed large-scale network projects, ensuring security integration within network solutions (BGP, OSPF, SONET, VLANs) and aligning with organizational compliance frameworks.

• Authored SOPs and MOPs, driving collaboration across teams to ensure operational security and performance.

AUV Technician (Supervisor)

Fugro Geoservices Inc. – Lafayette, LA Aug 2014 – Mar 2016

• Managed AUV operations in high-risk environments, ensuring all systems were secure and maintained for optimal functionality.

Electronics Maintenance Officer / Lead Technician

United States Navy – Global Deployments 2008 – 2014

• Led cybersecurity readiness initiatives for mission-critical communication, secure messaging, and radar systems across multiple deployments. Education & Certifications

Master of Science, Computer Information Systems – Northwestern State University of Louisiana, 2022

Bachelor of Science, Graphic Design – Art Institute of Pittsburgh, 2018 Certifications:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• GIAC Critical Infrastructure Protection (GCIP)

• CompTIA Security+ CE (Sec+)

Technical Skills

Cloud: Azure, VMware, SD-WAN, NGFW

Security: Cisco/Fortinet Firewalls, Zero Trust, ZTNA, Endpoint Protection, Security Automation, NERC CIP

Networking: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, NAT, Wireless (Wi-Fi 6), IP Planning, Cisco, Juniper, Ciena Tools: Splunk, Python, Ansible, Packet Analysis, various security tools Systems: Windows, Linux, MacOS, Virtual Environments Achievements

• Led the design of a multi-region DER security integration platform, enhancing system communication between utilities and DER providers while creating more stringent data and security controls to ensure grid stability and reliability

• Built and scaled a cybersecurity automation framework that decreased supply chain compliance reporting time by 50%

• Provided executive briefings and board-level reporting that enabled risk-based decision- making on $25M+ infrastructure initiatives

• Standardized and migrated security architecture and designs in a hybrid enterprise environment, and separately in converged IT/OT networks outpacing CI/CD security benchmarks

• Maintained a 4.0 GPA during graduate studies while working full-time

• Placed 12th in the 2020 U.S. National Waterski Championship (Men’s II Slalom)

• Earned 4 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals and 2 Humanitarian Service Medals

• Meritoriously promoted under the U.S. Navy Command Advancement Program

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