Josh Kidby
About Josh Kidby
Josh Kidby serves as the Senior Security Lead at Ecs Federal, Llc, where he has worked since 2016. He specializes in cybersecurity, particularly in data loss prevention and endpoint security, and has significant experience in managing security operations and developing technical solutions.
Work at ECS Federal
Josh Kidby has been employed at ECS Federal, LLC since 2016. He currently holds the position of Senior Security Lead, a role he has maintained since 2019. In this capacity, he oversees cybersecurity initiatives and leads a team focused on security operations. Prior to his current role, he served as a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer for seven years, contributing to various projects that enhance the security posture of the organization. His responsibilities include managing the development and implementation of a Security Operations Center (SOC) and Managed Security Service Provider (MSP).
Education and Expertise
Josh Kidby earned his Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in Homeland Security and Law Enforcement from Virginia Commonwealth University. His academic tenure spanned from 2012 to 2016. This educational background has equipped him with foundational knowledge and skills relevant to his career in cybersecurity. He acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for McAfee enterprise products, showcasing his expertise in data loss prevention and endpoint security.
Background
Before joining ECS Federal, Josh Kidby worked as a Consultant Intern at Inforeliance for three months in 2015. This early experience provided him with insights into the consulting field and helped him develop skills that are applicable in his current roles. His career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on cybersecurity, with a strong emphasis on technical solutions and stakeholder engagement.
Achievements in Cybersecurity
Throughout his career, Josh Kidby has demonstrated proficiency in executing contracts from proposal writing to operations across various environments. He has built relationships and partnerships that optimize technical solutions and cost models for stakeholders. His specialization in managing environments with hundreds to tens of thousands of endpoints highlights his capability in handling complex security challenges.