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Jennifer Morales

@jennifermorales2

Cybersecurity Engineer Advisor at PERATON shaping Intelligence Community modernization and Zero Trust architecture.

At PERATON, I lead enterprise cybersecurity architecture and strategy initiatives for Intelligence Community modernization programs, developing technology roadmaps and Zero Trust implementation guidance. I also evaluate emerging technologies, including Post-Quantum Cryptography discovery and inventory solutions, to inform security decisions.

At ZEN SOLUTIONS, I assessed risks in Palantir AI-enabled SaaS/PaaS platforms and advised senior leaders on secure AI and cloud adoption. Earlier, at RAMPANT TECHNOLOGIES, I managed independent assessor teams and supported ATO readiness, security control validation, and risk assessments across IC programs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Cybersecurity Engineer Advisor

Current

Peraton

Apr 2026 - Present (6 months)

Lead enterprise cybersecurity architecture and engineering initiatives supporting large-scale IC modernization programs, including Zero Trust architecture guidance and technology evaluations.

Cybersecurity Architecture Zero Trust technology roadmap Risk Management Post Quantum Cryptography Cloud Security Enterprise Security Architecture

Principal Security SME

Zen Solutions

Nov 2023 - Dec 2025 (2 years 1 month)

Supported secure design, integration, and authorization of AI-enabled SaaS/PaaS and cloud platforms within classified environments, integrating cybersecurity throughout the lifecycle.

AI Platform Security Cloud Security Risk Assessment DevSecOps AWS GovCloud Zero Trust Security Architecture ATO

Principal Engineer, Manager

Rampant Technologies

Jul 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 3 months)

Led cybersecurity assessment and systems engineering activities across three IC contracts, managing assessor teams and overseeing ATO readiness.

Cybersecurity Assessments Risk Management Team Leadership ATO Security Controls Vulnerability Analysis

Principal Engineer, Lead Independent Assessor

Rampant Technologies

May 2019 - Jul 2022 (3 years 2 months)

Delivered enterprise-level engineering and risk support enabling ATO readiness, system hardening, integration testing, and secure modernization efforts.

RMF NIST SP 800 53 ICD 503 Controls Testing Vulnerability Analysis DISA STIGs Rapid7 Nessus Tenable ArcSight Splunk Xacta C STIG Viewer ServiceNow

Senior Principal System Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology

Sep 2017 - May 2019 (1 year 8 months)

Led system design, integration, upgrades, and sustainment for mission-critical network and security systems, supporting reliability and operational continuity.

Systems Engineering Network Security Cisco Juniper AWS RedSeal Nessus Cloud Migration Tier 3 Support

Principal System Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology

Aug 2011 - Sep 2017 (6 years 1 month)

Translated mission requirements into enterprise-level, secure, and scalable system architectures, supporting integration, testing, and technology refresh initiatives.

System Architecture Network Security Linux Windows Cisco IronPort McAfee Firewalls Content Filtering Proxy Tier II Support

Principal Security Engineer

Apptis Inc

May 2010 - Aug 2011 (1 year 3 months)

Led cross-agency cybersecurity efforts at DISA, delivering compliance analysis, operational tool deployments, and risk mitigation strategies.

Cybersecurity Compliance ArcSight Splunk F5 LTM Palo Alto Firewalls Content Filtering CNDSP SOPs TTP

Vulnerability Management Engineer

Analytical Services Inc

Sep 2008 - May 2010 (1 year 8 months)

Supported system operations and vulnerability management across classified networks, performing assessments, tool administration, and compliance reviews.

Vulnerability Management IDS IPS Packet Captures Retina GFI LanGuard Appdetective Gigastor NikSUN Fidelis Websense DeviceWall Sanctuary NIPRNet SIPRNet JWICS

Senior Network Security Engineer

General Dynamics IT

Sep 2004 - Sep 2008 (4 years)

Provided hands-on systems and network engineering support for classified DoD and Intelligence systems, including firewall management and vulnerability assessments.

Firewall Management Vulnerability Assessment Incident Response IDS Cisco PIX Firewalls NetRanger Sidewinder Network Forensics Patch Management ISS Retina Appdetective GFI LanGuard L0phtCrack

Information Assurance Analyst

Federated IT

Mar 2004 - Sep 2004 (6 months)

Provided information assurance analysis for intelligence community systems, supporting security and compliance.

Information Assurance Security Compliance Vulnerability Assessment

Enlisted, Network Security Engineer

United States Air Force

Jun 1999 - Jun 2003 (4 years)

Served as Information Assurance Officer, managing IA policies and investigating network issues, while monitoring intrusion detection and conducting vulnerability scanning.