Daniel W. Griffith
Ridgecrest
Summary
Strategic Information Executive with 15 years in cyberspace governance and cybersecurity policy, complemented by 20 years of military leadership in acquisition and defense. Expert in establishing security boundaries, developing cybersecurity frameworks, and leading interagency coalitions. Translates National Security Strategies into actionable policies, ensuring alignment among Warfighters, Senior Executives, and defense contractors to protect critical operations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Specialist (INFOSEC) (GS-2210-14)
NAVAL SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY (NSMA)
China Lake, CA
08.2020 - Current
- Hours per Week: 40 | Role: Deputy Chief for Advanced Cyber Engineering & PMO-70 ISSE
- Authoritative Governance & Risk Management: Exercise executive oversight as Deputy Chief, executing final technical authority as the Navy Ranges Security Control Assessor (SCA) and Delegated Authorizing Official (DAO). Serve as the senior-most Foreign Liaison SCA/DAO and Joint Services SCA for the Navy, managing risk governance for multi-million dollar international and joint-service assets.
- Authored policy recommendations and strategic guidance for multi-disciplinary security architectures, defining geographic and logical boundaries for the 'Western Test Ranges' and establishing a joint-service policy framework adopted by multiple nationwide DoD sites.
- National-Level Strategic Integration: Appointed as the PMO-70 Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) for Project OVERMATCH. Partner directly with Program Management Offices (PMOs) and various aviation/tactical squadrons to define enterprise-level security requirements and govern security architectures for the Navy’s premier command and control effort.
- Directed cyber engineering requirements and boundary authorizations for critical Navy test and training events, including Exercise Gray Flag and other major joint-service operational exercises, ensuring operational readiness and compliance.
- Led long-range strategic planning for Navy Test and Training commands, dictating lifecycle architectures and technology refreshes for complex IT solutions while aligning range capabilities with emerging federal requirements through discussions with national security policy owners.
- Joint Coalition & Interoperability Policy: Directed strategic coordination and policy reconciliations between multiple military component services as the primary liaison for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter’s Developmental & Operational Test and Evaluation (DT&E/OT&E) efforts. Brokered joint service accreditations and Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS) across the Joint Operational Test Team, NAVAIR Echelon III Commands, and the Nevada Test & Training Ranges.
- Executive Leadership: Recognized as a critical architect and enabler of the Navy’s inaugural Space Summit. Received the Navy Civilian Service Commendation Medal (2022) for exceptional executive contribution.
Security Specialist (GS-2210-13)
NAVAL ENGINEERING LOGISTICS OFFICE (NELO)
China Lake, CA
02.2018 - 08.2020
- Hours per Week: 40 | Role: AOR Program Security Officer (PSO)
- Directed strategic security posture for Navy Test & Evaluation portfolio, ensuring compliance and risk management across operations. Pioneered multi-agency security strategy to interconnect disparate ranges, synthesizing squadrons, laboratories, and independent networks into unified security command structure, enhancing collaborative security oversight.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in security protocols.
- Developed and implemented security policies to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Senior Enlisted Leader / First Class Diver
UNITED STATES NAVY & NAVY RESERVES
01.1999 - 01.2019
- Led the NAVAIR Reserve Program as the Senior Enlisted Leader for the Reserve Maintenance, Modification, and Overhaul Command.
- Conducted three combat/overseas deployments supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, serving as Diving Supervisor / First Class Diver and applying Operational Risk Management (ORM) principles to safeguard personnel and high-value military assets during underwater operations.
- Directed large-scale mobilization programs, overseeing FRC WP Detachment deployment to Afghanistan to ensure mission readiness.
- Authored physical security policies protecting unit spaces across dispersed locations, tailoring access management strategies based on regional risk evaluations.
Command Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) & Supervisory IT Specialist
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY – NAWCWD
China Lake, CA
08.2014 - 02.2018
- Hours per Week: 40 | Grade/Band: Branch Head, STRL NM-04
- Framework Architecture & National Recognition: Authored and enacted overarching command framework for approved NAWCWD Cybersecurity Program, designing pioneering Continuous Monitoring capability recognized by Department of Navy as model framework during enterprise-wide transition to Risk Management Framework (RMF).
- Executive Systems Engineering: Provided definitive technical and engineering expertise to command leadership to evaluate information system concepts, system designs, and interoperability. Supervised risk identification, mitigation strategies, and lifecycle engineering to guarantee system supportability.
- Command Security Operations & Incident Response: Commanded Certification and Accreditation (C&A) portfolio, serving as final authority on classification spillage incident response and negotiating with high-level SCAs and PSOs to establish compliance controls and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
- Organizational Design & Workforce Restructuring: Architected and executed comprehensive competency realignment for GS-2210 community, optimizing resources and eliminating redundant policy pipelines to establish a robust, matrixed Cybersecurity Workforce of 80 personnel to meet complex operational demands.
- Physical & Infrastructure Accreditation Policy: Formulated strategies for physical security accreditations (JAFAN, ICD 705) for new facility construction and retrofitted secure spaces. Served as the Command EKMS Manager, executing the successful decentralization of a site-wide electronic key management program.
ISSM / ISO / System Administrator
CRL TECHNOLOGIES
China Lake, CA
01.2010 - 08.2014
- Worked 40 hours each week
- Engineered strategic compliance methodology to implement DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) across dozens of legacy servers, securing formal accreditation of four legacy networks through Navy NETWARCOM DIACAP process.
- Advised on procurement, secure design, and accreditation workflows for multi-tier networks in collateral and Department of the Navy Special Access Program (DoN SAP) communities, managing enterprise databases (Oracle, SQL, Access) in secure ColdFusion and HTML environments.
Education
Cyber Security and Executive Strategy Course
Stanford University
01-2019
Business Administration Studies
Excelsior College
01-2019
Skills
- Project management
- Cybersecurity expertise
- Incident response
- Risk management
- Threat analysis
- Risk assessment
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptable to change
Certification
- CompTIA Security+ Certification
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Windows Server 2008 & 2012 Certification
- Identiv (Hirsch) Velocity System Administrator & Installer
- First Class Dive School & Second Class Dive School – Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center, Panama City, FL (2001, 2003)
Timeline
IT Specialist (INFOSEC) (GS-2210-14)
NAVAL SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY (NSMA)
08.2020 - Current
Security Specialist (GS-2210-13)
NAVAL ENGINEERING LOGISTICS OFFICE (NELO)
02.2018 - 08.2020
Command Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) & Supervisory IT Specialist
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY – NAWCWD
08.2014 - 02.2018
ISSM / ISO / System Administrator
CRL TECHNOLOGIES
01.2010 - 08.2014
Senior Enlisted Leader / First Class Diver
UNITED STATES NAVY & NAVY RESERVES
01.1999 - 01.2019
Business Administration Studies
Excelsior College
Cyber Security and Executive Strategy Course
Stanford University