Michael Harrah
About Michael Harrah
Michael Harrah is an Information System Security Manager with extensive experience in cybersecurity and network administration. He currently works at BigBear.ai, where he is involved in assessing and improving cybersecurity standards for the Business Enterprise Systems portfolio.
Current Role at BigBear.ai
Michael Harrah serves as the Information System Security Manager at BigBear.ai, where he has been employed since 2020. His role involves overseeing cybersecurity measures and ensuring compliance with established security protocols. He works at Wright Patterson Air Force Base as part of the AFLCMC/HIZ team, focusing on enhancing the organization's information assurance practices.
Professional Experience
Michael Harrah has extensive experience in information security and network administration. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Cyber Security Auditor at PCI, a BigBear.ai Company, from 2020 to 2022. He also held positions as an Information System Security Manager at Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. and as a Network Administrator at KBRwyle. His career began as an IT Support Specialist at Anthony Business Forms, where he worked for nine years.
Education and Certifications
Michael studied at Sinclair Community College, focusing on Network Engineering and Secure Systems Administration from 2013 to 2015. He achieved certifications as a CIS Network Engineer and CIS Secure Systems Administrator during his studies. Additionally, he completed a Network Administration internship at Sinclair Community College in 2015.
Cybersecurity Initiatives
In his current role, Michael is part of a team of auditors assessing the Business Enterprise Systems portfolio against the NIST Cyber Security Framework. He has been involved in establishing a minimum set of cybersecurity standards for the portfolio and improving Risk Management Framework documents through annual reviews and updates. He also conducts cybersecurity impact evaluations to support configuration management.
Leadership and Oversight
Michael supervises Information System Security Officers, ensuring they review and verify user adherence to security policies. He plays a key role in elevating management's awareness of security-related issues, promoting best practices in information assurance across the organization.