Jonathan Ennis
About Jonathan Ennis
Jonathan Ennis is a Senior Cyber Security Engineer at BigBear.ai, where he has worked since 2020, overseeing cybersecurity for U.S. government classified military intelligence data. With over 30 years of experience in the Department of Defense, he has developed comprehensive security programs and ensured compliance with federal regulations.
Work at BigBear.ai
Jonathan Ennis has served as a Senior Cyber Security Engineer at BigBear.ai since 2020. In this role, he oversees information system security teams that are responsible for the cybersecurity of classified military intelligence data for the United States government. His responsibilities include developing a comprehensive security program, maintaining the Information Security Plan, and implementing the Continuous Monitoring Plan. Ennis ensures compliance with federal cybersecurity regulations, particularly those applicable to the US Department of Defense Foreign Military Sales Program.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Ennis holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity from Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science, which he completed from 2016 to 2018. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a focus on Network Security from Park University between 2008 and 2011. Additionally, he studied Modern Standard Arabic at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, achieving an Associate of Arts degree from 2005 to 2006. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in cybersecurity, particularly within the Department of Defense.
Background in Cybersecurity
With over 30 years of experience in the Department of Defense, Jonathan Ennis has developed a robust background in cybersecurity. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Principal Cyber Information Systems Security Analyst at Northrop Grumman for eight months in 2019 to 2020. He also served as the Test and Evaluation Section Manager at the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity from 2002 to 2007. His career has been marked by a focus on overseeing security functions and ensuring the protection of sensitive information.
Achievements in Cybersecurity Management
In his role overseeing information system security teams, Jonathan Ennis has provided vision and direction for Information Security functions within the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. He has been instrumental in evaluating, selecting, and implementing security products and technologies. Ennis actively monitors security threats, including malware and zero-day vulnerabilities, coordinating activities to ensure preparedness against potential cybersecurity risks.