Vicki Peifer
About Vicki Peifer
Vicki Peifer is the Vice President of Security & Privacy at Protiviti, specializing in compliance frameworks and Microsoft solutions.
Current Title and Role
Vicki Peifer is currently the Vice President Security & Privacy at Protiviti, a role she has held since 2022. In this position, she works remotely based out of the Chicago office. Vicki is responsible for leading teams of engineers and consultants, focusing on security strategies, identity management, data protection, and cloud security solutions.
Previous Experience at ECS
In 2022, Vicki Peifer worked as a Senior Account Executive for ECS - Cybersecurity and Security Operations. During her four-month tenure in Fairfax, Virginia, Vicki played a crucial role in managing cybersecurity and security operations remotely. Her responsibilities included client management, security solutions, and compliance advisory.
Experience at Summit 7 Systems
From 2020 to 2022, Vicki Peifer held the position of Senior Account Executive - Cybersecurity and Compliance at Summit 7 Systems in Huntsville, Alabama. Over these two years, she specialized in compliance frameworks like CMMC, particularly focusing on Microsoft solutions. Her work involved helping clients improve security measures and leverage their technology investments more effectively.
Business Development Roles
Vicki Peifer has extensive experience in business development. Before joining Summit 7 Systems, she was the Director Of Business Development at Sparkhound in Birmingham, Alabama, for 10 months in 2020. Previously, she spent 14 years at RSM US LLP in the Midwest Region, where she progressed from Business Development Manager - Technology Services to Business Development Director. During her time at RSM US LLP, Vicki contributed significantly to the firm's growth in various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services.
Educational Background
Vicki Peifer studied at The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Business Administration and Management, General. Her academic background in business administration provided a strong foundation for her extensive career in cybersecurity and business development.