Paul Waters
About Paul Waters
Paul Waters is an Information System Security Manager with extensive experience in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure management. He has led significant projects, including the migration to Microsoft Azure Gov Cloud and achieving high compliance scores with DFARS requirements.
Work at Cromulence
Paul Waters has served as the Information System Security Manager at Cromulence LLC since 2020. In this role, he has led significant initiatives to enhance the security and efficiency of the organization's IT infrastructure. One of his notable achievements includes overseeing the migration to Microsoft Azure Gov Cloud, which improved the overall security posture of the organization. Additionally, he has implemented a network auditing process using Splunk, enhancing the organization's capability to monitor and secure its networks.
Education and Expertise
Paul Waters is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Cybersecurity Technology at the University of Maryland Global Campus, with an expected graduation date in June 2023. He has previously earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Security Principles and Management from the same institution, completing his studies in 2019. His educational background supports his expertise in information system security and compliance, particularly in relation to Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements.
Background
Paul Waters has a diverse background in military and civilian roles related to information systems security. He served in the United States Air Force for over a decade, holding various positions such as Deputy Division Chief and Unit Training Manager. His military experience includes significant roles in San Antonio, Texas, and Okinawa, Japan. After his military service, he transitioned to General Dynamics Mission Systems, where he worked as an Information Systems Security Officer and Assessment and Authorization Engineer.
Achievements
During his career, Paul Waters has made substantial contributions to improving compliance and security measures within organizations. He successfully raised the compliance score related to DFARS requirements from negative 168 to a passing score of 97. He also created a roadmap for achieving CMMC compliance, showcasing his strategic planning abilities. Additionally, he enhanced network management capabilities by deploying the LanSweeper network management suite and updated patch management processes using Nessus.