Sam Hartung
About Sam Hartung
Sam Hartung serves as the Senior Director of Technology and Security/Data Services at Coalfire, where he manages over 70 cloud service provider accounts and leads a team of cybersecurity professionals. He has extensive experience in information security and technology, holding degrees from Eastern Michigan University and the University of Arizona.
Current Role at Coalfire
Sam Hartung serves as the Senior Director of Technology in Security and Data Services at Coalfire since 2021. In this role, he manages over 70 cloud service provider accounts with annual renewable contracts that pertain to various compliance frameworks. He oversees a team of fifteen cybersecurity professionals who conduct assessments for Joint Authorization Board (JAB) and Agency sponsors. His responsibilities also include facilitating client meetings to explore new sales opportunities and effectively scoping and pricing NIST-based engagements.
Previous Experience at Coalfire
Prior to his current position, Sam Hartung held multiple roles at Coalfire. He worked as the Director of FedRAMP & Assurance Services for eight months in 2020, and as the Director of Industry Technology for eleven months in 2021. His experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in compliance and assurance services within the technology sector.
Professional Background at Booz Allen Hamilton
Sam Hartung has a substantial background in information assurance, having worked as a Senior Information Assurance Specialist at Booz Allen Hamilton from 2002 to 2015. His tenure at this organization spanned thirteen years, during which he developed key skills in security and compliance, laying the groundwork for his subsequent roles in the industry.
Educational Qualifications
Sam Hartung earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from the University of Arizona, completing his studies from 1987 to 1991. He further pursued advanced education at Eastern Michigan University, where he obtained a Master of Liberal Studies and a Graduate Certificate in Information Security between 1998 and 2002. Additionally, he attended Grand Valley State University, where he completed the Police Academy program.