Mark Johnson
About Mark Johnson
Mark Johnson serves as the Identity Management Liaison and Business Developer at X Technologies, Inc., where he provides strategic guidance in cybersecurity for the Air Force Space Command. He holds multiple degrees in Information Technology and Organizational Leadership and has extensive experience in the Department of Defense and various technology firms.
Work at X Technologies, Inc.
Mark Johnson has been employed at X Technologies, Inc. as an Identity Management Liaison and Business Developer since 2017. In this role, he provides strategic and technical guidance in cybersecurity and identity management, particularly to the Air Force Space Command. His responsibilities include articulating complex IT issues, such as computer security and encryption, to senior leaders within the Department of Defense. Johnson's work focuses on bridging the gap between usability and security practices, utilizing various mediums including presentations and white papers.
Education and Expertise
Mark Johnson holds multiple degrees in the field of information technology and organizational leadership. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Systems from Chapman University between 1996 and 2000. He also obtained a Master of Science in Computer and Information Systems from St. Mary's University from 2003 to 2005. Additionally, he achieved a Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity from the University of Maryland University College from 2011 to 2012. His educational background supports his expertise in cybersecurity and identity management.
Background in Information Technology
Mark Johnson has extensive experience in the information technology sector, having worked in various roles since the mid-1990s. He served in the United States Air Force as an Airfield Manager from 1994 to 2000. Following this, he worked at Northrop Grumman as a Network Engineer and Team Lead from 2002 to 2010. He then transitioned to Booz Allen Hamilton as an Information Technology Associate from 2010 to 2013. Before joining X Technologies, he was a Lead Engineer and Business Developer at Abacus Technologies from 2016 to 2017.
Achievements in Cybersecurity
Throughout his career, Mark Johnson has been responsible for maintaining awareness of Air Force computer, network, and enclave architectures to ensure alignment with security policies. He works closely with subject matter experts to develop and defend cybersecurity strategies. His ability to communicate complex IT issues effectively to senior leaders has been a significant aspect of his professional contributions, particularly in the context of the Department of Defense.