Michael De Guzman
About Michael De Guzman
Michael De Guzman is a Senior System Security Analyst at Azzur Group, specializing in cloud technology and cyber security projects. With extensive experience in various roles across multiple organizations, he has achieved significant cost savings for government and private sector clients while holding numerous industry certifications.
Work at Azzur Group
Michael De Guzman has been serving as a Senior System Security Analyst at Azzur Group since 2021. In this role, he focuses on directing strategic cloud technology initiatives and managing complex cyber security projects. His work contributes to significant advancements in the protection and monitoring of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Controlled Defense Information (CDI) data environments.
Previous Experience in Cyber Security
Before joining Azzur Group, Michael worked at Thales as a Cyber Security Compliance Specialist for seven months. He also held the position of Information Technology Infrastructure Operations Manager at Pragmatics, Inc. from 2018 to 2020. His earlier roles include Telecommunications Project Manager at CACI International Inc. and Sr. Information Security Manager at Lockheed Martin, where he developed a strong foundation in cyber security and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Michael possesses a range of active certifications that highlight his expertise in the field of cyber security. These include CISSP, PMP, CEH, CISA, CISM, CASP+ CE, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, AWS Security Specialty, and AWS Machine Learning Specialty. His extensive knowledge covers various frameworks and requirements, including CMMC, RMF/CSF, and FedRAMP.
Achievements in Cost Savings
Throughout his career, Michael has achieved significant cost savings for both the United States Government and private sector contracting companies. His efforts in managing cyber security projects have resulted in savings amounting to tens of millions of dollars, demonstrating his ability to align agency needs with compliance requirements effectively.
Background in Cyber Security Compliance
Michael has extensive experience in performing gap analysis of evolving Department of Defense (DoD) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requirements. He is recognized for his capability to creatively align technologies and resources to meet business and mission requirements, particularly in the context of cyber security and compliance initiatives.