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Ben Harmon

@benharmon

IT manager delivering GCC High infrastructure, zero-trust security, and NIST/CMMC compliance for government organizations.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a senior cybersecurity consulting or technical leadership role where I can help organizations achieve CMMC readiness, implement NIST SP 800-171 controls, and build secure Microsoft GCC High environments. My passion is helping organizations improve their security posture while successfully navigating the CMMC certification process.

I’m an Information Technology Manager and IT leader with active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph, trusted to own infrastructure, defense, and compliance in a Microsoft GCC High environment. I operate at both strategic and hands-on levels, driving architecture, policy, and execution.

I directed successful CMMC Level 2 certification by aligning enterprise systems and processes with NIST 800-171, and I serve as the sole IT authority for strategic planning, architecture design, policy enforcement, and operational execution. I establish IT governance, policies, and SOPs to support compliance, scalability, and operational consistency.

I build secure cloud and endpoint ecosystems—Azure, Entra ID, Intune, Defender, and Purview—and deliver zero-trust security through practical device management and operational efficiency. Previously, I maintained high-availability network and server environments at Raytheon (99.9% uptime), and I also led communications and network support work as a United States Air Force Cyber Transport Journeyman, strengthening my focus on reliability, risk mitigation, and rapid, secure execution.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Information Technology Manager

Current

RBR-Technologies Inc.

Aug 2023 - Aug 2023 (0 months)

Sole enterprise IT owner. Developed IT department from scratch and achieved CMMC L2 certification. Conducted supply chain management, cost, procurement, troubleshooting, installation, incident response, and endpoint management / inventory.

Senior Systems Integration Technologist

RTX

May 2018 - Aug 2023 (5 years 3 months)

Red Hat systems administrator / integrator.

Cyber Transport Craftsman

United States Air Force

Jul 2008 - Apr 2018 (9 years 9 months)

Led a nine-man team to inspect and maintain the $28M Distributed Common Ground System supporting additional warfighter mission systems, enabling sustained operational readiness. Deployed, monitored, and sustained classified communications and enterprise network infrastructure, maintaining ~99% uptime and doubling redundant fault-recovery to mitigate downtime.

Maintaining Networks Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS)Sidewinder Firewalls Windows Server Network Faults