Evan Merritt
About Evan Merritt
Evan Merritt is a Cloud Engineer currently working at ECS in Fairfax, Virginia. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity consulting, having previously held positions at Coalfire and Veris Group over a span of several years.
Work at ECS
Evan Merritt has been employed at ECS as a Cloud Engineer since 2022. In this role, he focuses on cloud infrastructure and services, contributing to the company's projects in Fairfax, Virginia. His experience in cloud engineering supports ECS's objectives in providing advanced cloud solutions to clients.
Previous Experience in Cyber Defense
Before joining ECS, Evan Merritt worked at Coalfire as a Consultant in Cyber Defense from 2016 to 2022. He also held the position of Senior Consultant in Federal Services at Coalfire from 2018 to 2022. His tenure at Coalfire, which spanned six years, involved providing cybersecurity solutions and assessments.
Experience at Veris Group, LLC
Evan Merritt served at Veris Group, LLC from 2016 to 2022, where he held multiple roles including Senior Analyst and Vulnerability Assessment Analyst. His responsibilities included analyzing and assessing vulnerabilities, contributing to the overall cybersecurity posture of clients in Vienna, Virginia.
Education and Expertise
Evan Merritt earned a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology from Texas A&M University, studying from 2009 to 2014. His educational background provides a unique perspective in his professional roles, particularly in understanding human behavior in the context of cybersecurity.
Early Career as Security Consultant
Evan Merritt began his career as a Security Consultant at Polito Inc from 2014 to 2015. This role laid the foundation for his subsequent positions in cybersecurity, where he developed skills in security assessments and consulting.