John Putalavage
About John Putalavage
John Putalavage is the Managing Principal of Cloud Technology Services at Coalfire, where he leads teams in conducting FedRAMP assessments for major Cloud Service Providers. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity, having held various roles in organizations such as Frost Bank, Veris Group, and the United States Air Force.
Current Role at Coalfire
John Putalavage serves as the Managing Principal of Cloud Technology Services at Coalfire. He has held this position since 2014, contributing to the company's efforts in cybersecurity and cloud technology. His responsibilities include overseeing assessments for various cloud service providers and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. He leads teams that conduct FedRAMP assessments, working with major providers such as Oracle, DXC, and IBM.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Prior to his current role, John Putalavage held several positions in cybersecurity. He worked at Frost Bank as the Lead Enterprise Security Engineer from 2007 to 2010, focusing on security measures in the San Antonio, Texas area. He then served as a Cyber Security Program Manager at Veris Group, LLC dba Coalfire Federal from 2014 to 2017 in Alexandria, VA. Additionally, he worked at Catapult Technology as an Information Assurance Manager from 2011 to 2014 and at Federal Resources Corporation as a Senior Host Based Security Systems Engineer from 2010 to 2011.
Educational Background in Cyber Security
John Putalavage studied at the University of Maryland Global Campus, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Cyber Security. His studies spanned from 2004 to 2013, reflecting a commitment to understanding the complexities of cybersecurity. This educational foundation supports his extensive experience in the field.
Military Service and Technical Background
John Putalavage served in the United States Air Force as a Tech Control Craftsman from 1997 to 2007. This decade-long experience provided him with a strong technical background, which he has leveraged throughout his career in cybersecurity. His military service laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in various cybersecurity positions.
Expertise in Compliance Assessments
In his current role, John Putalavage is recognized as a cybersecurity subject matter expert. He assesses cloud environments for compliance with NIST 800-53 requirements and conducts assessments using various frameworks, including CJIS, MARS-E, IRS 1075, NIST 800-171, and FISMA. He oversees all aspects of assessments, including scoping, pricing, scheduling, conducting interviews, and report submissions to government agencies.