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Victoria Walsh

@victoriawalsh

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Experienced cybersecurity leader with a focus on Zero Trust Architecture.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that challenges me to innovate in cybersecurity strategy and leadership.

I am a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of leadership experience in cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, and program management. My expertise lies in developing enterprise cybersecurity strategies, particularly in Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and cloud security. Currently, I serve as a Senior Cybersecurity Advisor to the CIO at the Department of the Treasury, where I lead the development of the Department's cybersecurity strategy and oversee the implementation of enterprise-wide security solutions.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed multi-million-dollar budgets and large-scale IT programs, demonstrating a proven track record in enhancing security postures and ensuring compliance with federal mandates. My notable achievements include designing the DoD's first ZTA prototype, Thunderdome, and significantly reducing Vulnerability Disclosure Program incidents. I am passionate about building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of excellence, as evidenced by my 100% staff retention rate and recognition from executive leadership.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Cybersecurity Advisor to the CIO

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Department of the Treasury

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Developed the Department of the Treasury’s enterprise cybersecurity strategy, ensuring alignment with federal mandates. Led the design and implementation of enterprise-wide cybersecurity solutions to enhance the Department’s security posture.

Enterprise Solutions CMDB Development Vulnerability Disclosure Program Incident Response

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Army Reserves – Cyber Security Analyst

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DISA Defensive Cyber Operations

Oct 2015 - Present (9 years 10 months)

Conduct investigations and reporting of cyber threats, develop operational requirements for cyber tools, and author policies, TTPs, and SOPs in support of Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO). Authored the DISA Strategic Plan for Defensive Cyber Operations, earning recognition as “DISA Reservist of the Quarter” in 2023.

Cyber Tooling Strategic Planning

GS-2210-15 Security Engineering and Operations Manager

Departmental Offices – Treasury

Jul 2022 - Apr 2024 (1 year 9 months)

Oversaw five dedicated areas of security operations, including Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Cyber Auditing, Incident Response, and Vulnerability Disclosure. Developed and implemented an Incident Response Plan, ensuring 24/7 continuous monitoring and rapid resolution of cybersecurity incidents.

Vulnerability Management Penetration Testing Security Auditing Incident Response Vulnerability Disclosure Program Team Leadership

GS-2210-15 Division Chief – Thunderdome Program Office

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)

Jul 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year)

Led the design, procurement, and implementation of the Department of Defense’s (DoD) first Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) prototype, Thunderdome. Developed and executed a $600M budget, expanding the team from 2 to 36 personnel and establishing seven Cross Functional Teams (CFTs) to drive enterprise-wide requirements.

Program Management Budget Management Cross Functional Team Leadership

GS-2210-15 Division Chief – Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC)

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)

Jun 2016 - Jul 2021 (5 years 1 month)

Oversaw three branches with 40+ personnel and a $25M annual budget, providing testing support for Intelligence and Cyber Communities. Initiated the “JITC First” memo, mandating JITC as the sole tester for all DISA IT capabilities.

Testing Budget Management IT Capabilities Staffing

GS-1550-14 Branch/Division Chief – Perimeter Defense

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)

Sep 2014 - Oct 2016 (2 years 1 month)

Managed a $50M portfolio of 10 perimeter defense capabilities, including cloud security, firewalls, email security, and zero-day detection. Led the development and implementation of the DoD’s first Cloud Access Point (CAP), enabling secure migration of DoD assets to commercial cloud space.

Perimeter Defense Cloud Security Email Security Cloud Access Point (CAP)

GS-2210-12/13/14 Program Manager

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)

Aug 2009 - Sep 2014 (5 years 1 month)

Served as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for the Gateway Services Engineering Support Contract (GSES), managing a $50M contract and leading the Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) and Filter List Manager (FLM) projects. Expanded DDoS capabilities to include attack mitigation, enhancing the DoD’s ability to detect and stop incoming DDoS attacks.

Contract Management Filter List Manager (FLM)Project Management Cybersecurity

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Bachelor’s Degree, Cyber Security

Obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security, providing a foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices. This education supports expertise in areas such as Zero Trust Architecture, cloud security, and enterprise cybersecurity strategy development.