Jon Powers, Ccsp, Cissp
About Jon Powers, Ccsp, Cissp
Jon Powers is the Sr. Manager of Security Architecture & Engineering at Maximus, with over 17 years of experience in Information Security.
Current Role at Maximus
Jon Powers currently holds the position of Sr. Manager, Security Architecture & Engineering at Maximus, based in McLean, VA. Since 2022, he has led a team that provides comprehensive cybersecurity services. His role involves integrating business objectives with risk management to design and implement security controls. His focus areas include developing security standards and solutions for cloud, users, endpoints, networks, systems, applications, and data protection.
Previous Experience at Maximus
Prior to his current role, Jon Powers has held multiple positions at Maximus. From 2019 to 2022, he served as a Security Architect in Reston, VA. Before that, he was a Sr. Engineer, Threat & Vulnerability Management at the same company from 2015 to 2019. These roles allowed him to gain extensive experience in threat and vulnerability management, application security, compliance, security operations, and network security.
Experience at Verizon
Jon Powers worked as an Accounting Analyst at Verizon from 2000 to 2002, based in Reston, VA. Though this role shifted away from his eventual focus on information security, it provided him with valuable analytical and operational experience in a corporate setting.
Role at Aramark
From 1996 to 2000, Jon Powers was an Assistant Manager at Aramark, overseeing operations at the Nissan Pavilion and MCI Center in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. This role involved operational management and customer service responsibilities.
Information Security Expertise
With over 17 years of experience in Information Security, Jon Powers specializes in multiple areas including Threat & Vulnerability Management, Application Security, Compliance, Security Operations & Engineering, and Network Security. He effectively collaborates with stakeholders to address and solve security requirements, ensuring that security measures align with business goals.