Onnig Sayadian
About Onnig Sayadian
Onnig Sayadian is an Information Security Manager at Clearlake Capital Group, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in information technology security, having held various roles in organizations such as Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP and Xperi Inc., and he also serves as a part-time Adjunct Instructor at California State University, Long Beach.
Work at Clearlake Capital
Onnig Sayadian has been serving as the Information Security Manager at Clearlake Capital Group since 2022. Located in Santa Monica, California, he is responsible for overseeing the organization's information security protocols and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. His role involves the management of security strategies and the implementation of measures to protect sensitive data.
Previous Experience at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Before joining Clearlake Capital, Sayadian worked as an Information Technology Security Engineer at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP from 2018 to 2022. During his four years with the firm, he focused on enhancing the security posture of the firm's IT infrastructure and managing various security initiatives to protect client information.
Education and Expertise
Onnig Sayadian holds an MBA in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix, which he completed in 2012. He also earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Technology with a focus on Information Assurance and Security from Capella University in 2019. His dissertation explored the relationship between IT strategic alignment maturity and security maturity levels in the entertainment industry.
Teaching Role at California State University, Long Beach
In addition to his managerial role, Sayadian has been an Adjunct Instructor at California State University, Long Beach since 2020. He teaches part-time, sharing his expertise in information security and technology management with students, and contributing to the academic community.
Career Background in Information Security
Sayadian has extensive experience in information security, having previously worked as a Network & IT Security Manager at Xperi Inc. from 2013 to 2018. He also held the position of Network Analyst at Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. for 13 years, from 2000 to 2013. His career has focused on systems and applications security breach remediation, prevention, and hardening of systems.