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Adam Ortega

@adamortega

IT and cybersecurity executive at Command and Control, Inc. who built its cloud-native IT function in 60 days.

At Command and Control, Inc., I built the IT and cybersecurity function after a corporate spinoff, delivering a cloud-native enterprise IT ecosystem in 60 days. I also implemented a SOC 2 program that reached audit readiness in under two months.

At Security Innovation, I advanced Zero Trust architecture and supported successful SOC 2 and Microsoft SSPA audits, contributing to $3M in revenue growth. I also migrated core services to cloud platforms, reducing annual capital expenditures by $500K.

At IPFolio, I helped maintain 99.99% uptime for a globally distributed IT ecosystem and led three M&A IT integrations with zero operational downtime. Earlier, at Good Technology, I integrated eight acquisitions and virtualized 1,500+ workloads.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Director of Information Technology and Security

Current

Command and Control, Inc.

Aug 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Built the IT and cybersecurity function from the ground up following a corporate spinoff, delivering a fully operational, cloud-native enterprise IT ecosystem in 60 days. Designed and implemented a SOC2 governance and compliance program, achieving audit readiness in under two months.

AWS JumpCloud Coro Zero Trust SOC2 IT strategy Vendor Management Cost Optimization Security Operations

Senior Director of Information Technology and Security

Security Innovation

Aug 2021 - Aug 2024 (3 years)

Modernized IT infrastructure and security across hybrid clouds, harmonizing technology strategy with cybersecurity models and compliance. Advanced Zero Trust architecture and directed successful SOC 2 and Microsoft SSPA audits, contributing to $3M in revenue growth.

Zero Trust SOC2 Microsoft SSPA Cloud Migration IT Service Desk Workflow Automation Cybersecurity C Suite Advisory

Director of Information Technology and CISO

IPFolio

Oct 2017 - Aug 2021 (3 years 10 months)

Built and governed a secure, globally distributed IT ecosystem supporting 100+ remote employees, delivering 99.99% uptime. Achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance within six months and led three end-to-end M&A IT integrations with zero operational downtime.

SOC2 SIEM EDR M&A Integration IT Governance Team Leadership Cloud Infrastructure Security Operations

Director of Information Technology and Security

Lecorpio

Oct 2014 - Oct 2017 (3 years)

Oversaw global infrastructure, data center operations, and information security programs for a SaaS IP platform serving Fortune 500 clients. Managed worldwide IT operations supporting 400+ users across five countries with a $1.5M annual budget.

IT strategy Data Center Operations Infosec SOC2 Budget Management Infrastructure Optimization Global Operations

Director of Information Technology

Good Technology

Jan 2005 - Jan 2014 (9 years)

Managed global enterprise IT strategy for a high-growth mobile security company, overseeing a $10M budget and leading global teams through rapid expansion, acquisitions, and international scaling. Integrated eight acquisitions and executed 13 global office buildouts with zero operational disruption.

IT strategy M&A Integration Virtualization Infrastructure Transformation Budget Management Team Leadership Security