Niko Zivanovich
About Niko Zivanovich
Niko Zivanovich is a Cybersecurity Solution Specialist at Converge Technology Solutions Corp., with extensive experience in cybersecurity roles across various companies. He has a strong educational background in Business Sciences and Information Systems, and holds advanced cybersecurity certifications GPEN and GCED.
Work at Converge Technology Solutions Corp.
Niko Zivanovich currently serves as a Cybersecurity Solution Specialist at Converge Technology Solutions Corp., a position he has held since 2024. Prior to this role, he worked as a Cybersecurity Enterprise Architect from 2021 to 2023 and as the Director of Cyber Defense & Threat Intelligence from 2023 to 2024. In these positions, he focused on vendor relationship management and customer strategy advising, contributing to the Cybersecurity Practice in the Western United States.
Previous Employment in Cybersecurity
Before joining Converge, Niko Zivanovich held several positions in cybersecurity. He worked as a Senior Cyber Security Engineer at Johns Manville from 2017 to 2019 and as an Enterprise Security Engineer for 8 months in 2016. He also served as an IT Business Analyst at Johns Manville from 2014 to 2016 and completed an IT internship there from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Security Engineer at Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. from 2019 to 2021.
Educational Background
Niko Zivanovich studied at California State University, Chico, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Sciences and Information Systems, with a minor in European Studies, from 2010 to 2014. He also attended Prague University of Economics and Business and Charles University, both focusing on International Management in 2012. His early education includes graduating from St. Francis High School Salesian College Preparatory, where he achieved his high school GED from 2006 to 2009.
Certifications and Credentials
Niko Zivanovich holds advanced cybersecurity certifications, including the GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) and GIAC Cyber Defense (GCED). These credentials demonstrate his expertise and commitment to maintaining a strong security posture for organizations.