Chris Hozian
About Chris Hozian
Chris Hozian is a DevSecOps Engineer SME for the Missile Defense Agency, currently working at 4M Research, Inc. He has extensive experience in systems engineering and security, having previously held positions at All Points Logistics, LLC and Davidson Technologies Inc.
Current Role at 4M Research
Chris Hozian serves as a DevSecOps Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Missile Defense Agency at 4M Research, Inc. since 2022. His role involves overseeing security practices in software development and operations. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Huntsville, Alabama. His responsibilities include implementing security measures and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Previous Experience in DevSecOps and Systems Engineering
Prior to his current position, Chris worked at Davidson Technologies Inc. as a Senior Systems Engineer for the Missile Defense Agency from 2019 to 2021. He also held the role of Senior DevSecOps Engineer for the United States Air Force for six months in 2021. His experience includes driving the adoption of agile methodologies and developing compliant solutions for various defense programs.
Career Background in IT and Systems Administration
Chris has a diverse background in IT and systems administration. He worked at Digium, Inc. in various roles from 2008 to 2013, including Engineering Writer and Systems Administrator. He also served as a Systems Administrator at Book Systems, Inc. from 2001 to 2005. His early career included a position as a Data Conversions Analyst at Book Systems, Inc.
Education and Training
Chris studied at Calhoun Community College from 2000 to 2001. His educational background supports his extensive experience in IT and systems engineering, providing a foundation for his technical skills and expertise in the field.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Chris specializes in infrastructure automation, utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC). He has implemented Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and GitOps practices. His work includes performing Static and Dynamic Application Security Testing (SAST and DAST) and ensuring compliance with NIST's Risk Management Framework (RMF).