John Gerber
About John Gerber
John Gerber is a Cyber Security Architect at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity, having previously held roles as a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer and Security Analyst at the same institution.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
John Gerber serves as a Cyber Security Architect at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing cybersecurity measures and developing security solutions. He applies his expertise in modern network infrastructure capabilities, including Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Software-Defined Networks (SDN), to strengthen the laboratory's security posture.
Previous Experience at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Prior to his current position, John Gerber held several roles at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He worked as a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer from 2017 to 2020 and as a Cybersecurity Analyst from 2015 to 2017. His tenure at the laboratory began with a 14-year role as a Security Analyst from 2001 to 2015. Throughout these positions, he contributed to the development and automation of security solutions and tools for threat detection and management.
Education and Academic Background
John Gerber has a solid educational foundation in computer science. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Millersville University of Pennsylvania. He furthered his studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he obtained a Master of Science degree in Computer Science. Additionally, he studied at the University of Utah and the New Jersey Institute of Technology, both focusing on computer science.
Expertise in Cybersecurity Frameworks
John Gerber possesses expertise in implementing Zero Trust frameworks and strategies. He emphasizes the importance of visibility, analytics, and automation in cybersecurity processes. As a cyber subject matter expert, he provides insights into cybersecurity tools and techniques to enhance security measures at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Work at SAIC
Before joining Oak Ridge National Laboratory, John Gerber worked at SAIC as a Security Consultant from 2001 to 2015. During his time there, he developed his skills in cybersecurity and contributed to various projects aimed at improving security protocols and practices.