Jon Pettyjohn
About Jon Pettyjohn
Jon Pettyjohn is a Senior Associate with over 20 years of experience in governance, risk management, and compliance. He specializes in IT security assessments and penetration testing, and has held significant roles in various organizations, including Aerstone and Science Applications International Corporation.
Work at Schellman
Jon Pettyjohn has been employed at Schellman as a Senior Associate since 2022. In this role, he focuses on governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) within the organization. His expertise in IT security assessments and penetration testing contributes to Schellman's commitment to providing high-quality security services. He operates from the company's location in Bethany Beach, Delaware.
Education and Expertise
Jon Pettyjohn holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Frostburg State University, where he studied from 1990 to 1995. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from The Johns Hopkins University, completing his studies from 1999 to 2004. His educational background supports his specialization in IT security assessments and penetration testing.
Background
Jon Pettyjohn has over 20 years of experience in governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC). Before joining Schellman, he worked at Aerstone as the Director of Cyber Security for 13 years, from 2009 to 2022, in Springfield, Virginia. He also served as the Pentest Team Lead at Science Applications International Corporation for 14 years, from 1996 to 2010.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Jon Pettyjohn has specialized in IT security assessments and penetration testing of networks, complex systems, and web-based applications. He provides security engineering support that includes testing, auditing, and requirements. Additionally, he conducts regulatory compliance assessments for both federal and commercial systems, showcasing his extensive knowledge in the field.