Darren Harrison
About Darren Harrison
Darren Harrison is a Senior Technical Writer and Cybersecurity Specialist at Akima, with extensive experience in technical writing and cybersecurity across various organizations. He holds a Master of Arts in International Relations and has worked in roles ranging from technical writing to finance within the U.S. Army.
Work at Akima
Darren Harrison has been employed at Akima as a Senior Technical Writer and Cybersecurity Specialist since 2019. In this role, he provides Information Assurance cybersecurity, analysis, and program support specifically to the U.S. Department of Education through an Akima subsidiary. His responsibilities include conducting quality reviews of Performance Work Statements (PWS) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to ensure the inclusion of IT-related verbiage and required information assurance language.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Akima, Darren Harrison held various positions in technical writing and analysis. He worked at CGI Federal as a Technical Writer and Business Analyst from 2012 to 2014. He later served as a Senior Consultant - Cloud Services Technical Writer at CGI from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, he was a Proposal Manager and Senior Technical Writer at Innovative Management & Technology Approaches, Inc. for six months in 2019. His earlier experience includes roles at CSRA Inc as a Senior Graphic Designer and at MadWolf Technologies as a Technical Writer and Business Analyst.
Education and Expertise
Darren Harrison has an extensive educational background. He earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Relations from St. Mary's University, studying from 1996 to 2014. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in United States Studies from the University of Essex, where he studied from 1991 to 1995. His education has equipped him with a strong foundation in both technical writing and cybersecurity, enabling him to effectively contribute to his current role.
Background in Security and Compliance
Darren Harrison possesses a comprehensive understanding of both physical and logical security design requirements. This expertise contributes to security compliance and plan development in his current role. He has experience in developing program and project performance measures for executive-level reporting, which enhances his ability to support cybersecurity initiatives effectively.
Early Career and Development
Darren Harrison began his career in the United States Army as a Finance Specialist, serving from 1996 to 1998. He transitioned into technical writing and editing, holding positions such as Editor-in-Chief at The Community Newspaper Holdings Group from 1999 to 2001 and Technical Writer at Manhattan Construction Company from 2010 to 2012. His diverse career path has provided him with a well-rounded skill set in writing, analysis, and project management.