Nathan Zimmerman
About Nathan Zimmerman
Nathan Zimmerman is a Cyber Security Engineer at Feeding America, where he has worked since 2021. He specializes in developing security policies, conducting audits, and managing vulnerability assessments to enhance the organization's cybersecurity posture.
Work at Feeding America
Nathan Zimmerman has been employed as a Cyber Security Engineer at Feeding America since 2021. In this role, he leads efforts to develop and enhance the organization's cybersecurity practices. He collaborates closely with the Managing Director of Infrastructure to craft security policies and procedures. His responsibilities include conducting security audits, managing vulnerability assessments, and ensuring compliance with security standards. Zimmerman also plays a key role in integrating annual IT Risk Assessment processes into the organization's risk management framework.
Education and Expertise
Nathan Zimmerman studied at Pitzer College from 1999 to 2004, earning a degree that laid the foundation for his career in cybersecurity. He furthered his education in Information Technology at Southern New Hampshire University from 2015 to 2019. His academic background supports his expertise in cybersecurity, which he applies in his current role and previous positions. He possesses strong oral and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Background
Nathan Zimmerman's professional journey includes various roles in cybersecurity and information technology. He began his career at Charter Communications as a Call Center Tech from 2007 to 2009. He then transitioned to positions such as Director of IT at Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC from 2011 to 2015, and Information Security Administrator at Van Ru Credit Corporation in 2015. His experience also includes serving as a Senior Information Security Officer at YMCA of the USA from 2017 to 2021, where he developed his skills in managing security protocols.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Nathan Zimmerman has contributed to various initiatives aimed at enhancing cybersecurity practices. At Feeding America, he is responsible for managing vulnerability assessments and remediation efforts in collaboration with IT leadership. He also evaluates and implements new security technologies and standards, ensuring that the organization remains compliant with security policies. His work includes crafting and enforcing standard configurations for Windows servers and Cisco networking gear, which are critical for maintaining a secure IT infrastructure.