Matthew Perreault
About Matthew Perreault
Matthew Perreault is an Information Security Engineer with expertise in advising federal government clients on cybersecurity solutions for cloud migration. He has worked at AIS since 2019 and has a background in the US Navy, where he held various roles related to public affairs and videography.
Work at AIS
Matthew Perreault has been employed at Applied Information Sciences (AIS) as an Information Security Engineer since 2019. In this role, he advises federal government clients on cybersecurity solutions, particularly focusing on cloud migration to ensure compliance with NIST-based security controls. He utilizes Secure Content Automation Protocol and STIG Viewer to maintain DISA STIG compliance and security. His responsibilities include coordinating complex requirements across multiple development programs to ensure systems availability and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Perreault holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Excelsior College, which he completed from 2016 to 2018. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Cybersecurity from the same institution between 2018 and 2020. Additionally, he studied Computer Science at the University of New Orleans for a year in 2017 to 2018. His educational background supports his expertise in developing security controls and Risk Management Framework plans.
Background
Before joining AIS, Matthew Perreault gained significant experience in the U.S. Navy. He served as a Public Affairs Officer from 2013 to 2016, where he was responsible for managing communications and public relations. Prior to that, he worked as a Video Work Center Supervisor from 2011 to 2013 and as a Lead Videographer from 2010 to 2011. His military experience provided him with a strong foundation in information security and public affairs.
Previous Employment
Matthew Perreault briefly worked as an Information Security Analyst at Tyler Technologies in 2019 for four months. His role involved generating and reviewing ACAS findings and providing mitigation input to the infrastructure team. This position allowed him to apply his information security expertise in a corporate environment before transitioning to his current role at AIS.