Clifford L. Callender
About Clifford L. Callender
Clifford L. Callender is a Cyber Security & Risk Analyst with extensive experience in network security operations across both public and private sectors. He has held various positions, including roles at Deloitte, Symantec, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and he holds a Bachelor of Applied Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Current Role at Insight Global
Clifford L. Callender has been employed at Insight Global as a Cyber Security & Risk Analyst since 2021. In this role, he focuses on identifying and mitigating risks associated with cybersecurity threats. His work involves analyzing security frameworks and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Previous Experience in Cyber Security
Prior to his current position, Callender worked at Deloitte as a Manager in Cyber Risk Services Advisory from 2015 to 2017. He provided advisory services in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, focusing on cybersecurity risk management. He also served as a Senior Cyber Security Engineer at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for six months in 2014.
Aviation Background
Clifford L. Callender has a background in aviation, having worked as a Pilot - First Officer at Contour Aviation from 2018 to 2020 in the Macon, Georgia Area. He also held a pilot position at Dynamic Aviation for five months in 2018 in Bridgewater, Virginia. His aviation experience complements his technical skills in cybersecurity.
Education and Qualifications
Callender studied Aeronautical Studies at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.). He also completed his secondary education at Redford High School. His educational background supports his diverse career in both aviation and cybersecurity.
Professional Skills and Clearance
Clifford L. Callender possesses over ten years of experience in network security operations across public and private sectors. He has supported client strategic and operational objectives related to NIST 800-53, DFARS 800-171, and the Cyber Security Framework. He holds a Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph, indicating a high level of trustworthiness in handling sensitive information.