Zachary Sura
About Zachary Sura
Zachary Sura is a Digital Identity Strategist and Manager at Protiviti with a diverse background in cybersecurity, sales enablement, and military leadership.
Current Role at Protiviti
Zachary Sura currently serves as a Digital Identity Strategist - Manager at Protiviti. Based in Denver, Colorado, he has been in this role since 2021. Within this position, he leverages his extensive knowledge of Privileged Access Management (PAM) technologies, including CyberArk, Lieberman, Thycotic, and BeyondTrust, to consult clients on best practices around account lifecycle, change, and release management. His leadership in PAM assessments, vendor selections, implementations, and account onboarding projects underscores his specialization in digital identity strategy.
Previous Experience at Optiv Inc.
Prior to his current role at Protiviti, Zachary Sura was employed at Optiv Inc., where he held two positions. As an Identity & Data Demand Manager II in Cyber Protection & Identity in 2021 for nine months, he was responsible for guiding clients in cybersecurity measures. From 2019 to 2021, he worked as an IDM Client Solutions Advisor, where he applied his expertise in building and maintaining client cybersecurity solutions.
Educational Background
Zachary Sura brings a comprehensive educational background to his roles in digital identity and cybersecurity. He earned a Master of Science in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (2020-2022). Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology - Security and Intelligence from the same institution, completed over six years (2014-2020). Sura also has an Associate of Arts and Sciences in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology from the Community College of the Air Force (2008-2014).
Technical Expertise
Zachary Sura possesses robust skills in numerous technical areas, including Elastic, Kibana, AWS, Java, Kubernetes, Docker, Red Hat, MSSQL, C++, Oracle, APM, Analytics, and Scripting. This technical proficiency enables him to effectively manage various aspects of cybersecurity, cloud computing, and software development. His expertise in these areas allows him to offer high-value consulting services and drive successful project outcomes for his clients.
Military Background
Before transitioning to the corporate sector, Zachary Sura served as a Meteorologist in the United States Air Force for six years (2008-2014). This experience equipped him with valuable leadership skills and a strong work ethic, which contribute to his ability to build loyal customer relationships and lead complex projects. The discipline and integrity gained from his military service continue to inform his professional approach in the field of digital identity strategy.