Richard Macvarish
About Richard Macvarish
Richard Macvarish is a Cyber Operations SETA at X8 in San Antonio, Texas, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity, having held various roles at companies such as ManTech, Novetta, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
Work at X8
Richard Macvarish has been serving as a Cyber Operations SETA at X8 since 2022. His role involves overseeing and enhancing cyber operations within the organization. He is based in San Antonio, Texas, United States, where he contributes to the company's cybersecurity initiatives.
Previous Employment History
Before joining X8, Richard Macvarish held several positions in the cybersecurity field. He worked at Novetta as a Product Manager and Cyber Operations Subject Matter Expert from 2019 to 2022 in San Antonio, Texas. Prior to that, he was a Principal Security Advisor and Solution Architect at Hewlett Packard Enterprise from 2012 to 2015. His earlier experience includes roles at ManTech and VeriSign, where he developed his expertise in security engineering and development.
Education and Expertise
Richard Macvarish has pursued specialized training in cybersecurity. He studied at Black Hat, where he achieved certifications in Radio Exploitation and Open Source Intelligence. Additionally, he studied at Hortonworks, earning a certification in Hadoop Data Science. This educational background supports his extensive experience in cyber operations and security.
Career Timeline
Richard Macvarish's career spans over two decades, with significant roles in various organizations. He began his career at VeriSign as a Security Engineer II from 2002 to 2005. He then worked at Hewlett Packard Enterprise in multiple capacities from 2006 to 2015. After that, he spent three years at ManTech and later transitioned to Novetta before joining X8 in 2022.