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Joe Peterson

@joepeterson

I lead cybersecurity, communications, and information technology programs for the U.S. Air Force.

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I'm an Executive Officer to the CIO at the Department of the Air Force Chief Information Officer, following leadership roles across cybersecurity, communications, and systems engineering.

I've commanded the 60th Communications Squadron and Air Education & Training Command's Computer Systems Squadron, and served as Deputy Chief of the Information Security Division at USTRANSCOM. I also led cybersecurity for JSF Operational Test at the United States Air Force.

My background includes network operations, communications command, joint coordination, and executive support across Air Force and joint environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

DF
Current

Executive Officer to the CIO

Department of the Air Force

Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Serves as Executive Officer to the Chief Information Officer, providing executive support and coordination.

USTRANSCOM logoUS

Deputy Chief, Information Security Division

Jul 2020 - Jun 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Worked as Deputy Chief, Information Security Division at USTRANSCOM.

United States Air Force logoUF

Chief, Cybersecurity Division, JSF Operational Test

Aug 2014 - Jun 2018 (3 years 10 months)

Worked as Chief, Cybersecurity Division, JSF Operational Test at United States Air Force.

United States Air Force logoUF

Commander, Systems Engineering

Aug 2013 - Jul 2014 (11 months)

Worked as Commander, Systems Engineering at United States Air Force.

618 AOC (TACC) logoAT

Special Missions Division Communications Branch Chief

Mar 2012 - Aug 2013 (1 year 5 months)

Worked as Special Missions Division Communications Branch Chief at 618 AOC (TACC).

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa logoCA

Chief - Joint Network Operations Coordination Center

Aug 2011 - Feb 2012 (6 months)

Worked as Chief - Joint Network Operations Coordination Center at Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.

US Air Force, HQ Air Mobility Command/A6 logoUC

Deputy Chief, Director's Action Group

Aug 2010 - Oct 2011 (1 year 2 months)

Worked as Deputy Chief, Director's Action Group at US Air Force, HQ Air Mobility Command/A6.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

UA

United States Air Force Academy

B.S., Management

2001 - 2007

United States Air Force Academy logoUA

United States Air Force Academy

Bachelor of Science, Management

2001 - 2007

Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Management at the United States Air Force Academy from 2001 to 2007.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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