Jeremy Burton

Transformed IT organization into a service-oriented structure, enhancing operational effectiveness.

Streamlined operations by implementing IT Service Management architecture and an ITIL-based service catalog.

Managed multiple cloud and on-premises services, including M365, D365, VMs, and SD-WANs.

Directed cross-functional IT team to analyze issues and uphold performance standards.

Oversaw compliance with U.S. and international IT certifications for regulatory adherence.

Maintained technical compliance with various cybersecurity frameworks, including NIST CSF and ISO.

Deployed and managed Company Enterprise Content Management (ECM) and Custom Relationship Management (CRM).

Executed AI implementations for both large language models (LLM) and small language models (SLM).

• Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of technology solutions.
• Developed IT policies to align with organizational objectives and compliance requirements.
• Supervised technical support team to resolve user issues efficiently and effectively.
• Coordinated software upgrades and system integrations for operational continuity.
• Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved efficiency in IT processes.
• Managed several national IT locations, maintaining secure and operational corporate infrastructure.

• Directed strategy and operations for classified IT environment, overseeing networks, data centers, and service delivery.
• Led cross-functional IT team of 30+ to analyze and resolve issues, ensuring adherence to deadlines.
• Administered $10M budget, achieving significant cost reductions while enhancing service capabilities.
• Spearheaded digital transformation, enabling JPL’s most successful product delivery in under one year.
• Implemented IT Service Management (ITSM) architecture, streamlining operations and improving efficiency.
• Established Project Management Office (PMO) services to enhance project execution and resource allocation.
• Cultivated stakeholder relationships to align solutions with user needs and expectations.
• Achieved 100% cyber certifications for staff, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity requirements.

• Oversaw 70+ member team of civilian and contracted IT and cyber professionals, supporting organization with 10K+ employees.
• Member of National level policy councils establishing FAR/DFAR language, establishing Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) policy, developed agency-wide system security engineering guidance.
• Established Agency-wide SCRM/Cyber detection and remediation operational center.
• Oversaw the execution of interagency agreements and associated funding mechanisms for cyber related programs.
• Established program protection/cybersecurity guidance and training activities used by multimillion-dollar programs.
• Stood-up Office of the CIO and CISO.
• Provided direction to portfolio of programs on architecture & cyber requirements.
• Led stand-up of Space Systems Command Office of the CIO (OCIO), including developing transformational services to create Cyber-as-a-Service approach.
• Protected critical infrastructure against major risks management threats and vulnerabilities by conceptualizing and implementing pioneering cyber risk management cell.
• Elevated delivery speed, increased competition, and accelerated innovation by partnering with venture capital, startups, academia, labs, commercial businesses, and other non-traditional organizations.
• Steered successful on-time, on-budget delivery of $25M+ in multiple contracted efforts.
• Slashed processing time by 90+%, raised threat awareness, and improved responsiveness by streamlining and automating security and cyber procedures.
• Played a key role as the Air Force lead in major effort to standardize defense contracting and implement innovative security contracting operations.
• Drove consistency and ensured unwavering focus on customer vision, mission, and goals by crafting IT Strategy and Implementation Plan.
• Accelerated capability and solutions adoption by integrating NRO, NSA, MDA, Department of Energy, DHS, FBI, OSI, and other partners.

• Served as primary advisor to SMC CIO and advisor to Air Force Chief Technology Officer (CTO) on national space security requirements.
• Led teams of 1-15 in delivering high-quality results on time and budget, resulting in additional contracts and business opportunities.
• Served as cybersecurity and IT assessor for ISO 27000, NIST/DOD RMF, SOX, and other compliance requirements, including creating assessment reports and determining contract actions.
• Formulated enterprise architecture, cybersecurity requirements, and assessments process for $8B portfolio.
• Headed development of IT standards and products aligned with Risk Management Framework, including enterprise SIEM, computer network defense services, and cloud migrations.
• Strengthened understanding of and compliance with updated Department of Defense Information Technology (IT) Risk Management Framework by establishing executive-level training course.
• Formulated SMC IT Strategy and Implementation Plan to bolster consistency and focus on customer vision, mission and goals.
• Reduced time needed for development, services, and O&M contract actions by creating standard reference language guide for future contracts.
• Ensured multimillion-dollar programs complied with regulations by authoring program protection plan guide.
• Devised bring your own device (BYOD) and mobile device management (MDM) guidelines for several multimillion-dollar contracts.

• Conducted risk assessments for programs exceeding $1B as lead assessor for Air Force SMC CSA/AO.
• Executed hands-on security and cyber validation checks, including Blue/Red team penetration testing.
• Managed team performance, ensuring timely completion of all deliverables.
• Identified program deficiencies, enhancing configuration control and reducing costs with strategic POA&M preparation.
• Provided over 100 recommendations to mitigate vulnerabilities in multimillion-dollar mission systems.
• Oversaw PIP Knowledge/Information Management program to maintain configuration control and disseminate relevant data.

• Oversaw security and IT programs for multiple classified projects, ensuring budget compliance and timely delivery.
• Established IT objectives and timelines to drive on-schedule project completion.
• Directed accreditation programs for security and IT, resulting in positive DCSA inspection outcomes.
• Implemented enterprise architecture changes to improve program environments.
• Managed IT and security budgets to support reliable, secure operations.
• Maintained communications security protocols for various classified initiatives.

• Directed a team in the execution of a +$1B program’s security requirements.
• Administered security clearances, indoctrination of personnel and tracked/audited equipment to ensure effective controls were in place to comply with government requirements.
• Developed security workflows to streamline software approvals.
• Turned around a failing security program to regain government confidence in project execution.
• Oversaw the building retrofit of facilities to ensure SCIF accreditation.

• Oversaw regional security operations across multiple geographical locations.
• Managed clearances and indoctrination for DCMA personnel, collaborating with DoD departments on defense contract security oversight.
• Executed program access requests to ensure proper clearance for personnel accessing classified projects.
• Established processes for documentation and asset control to maintain security integrity.
• Performed locksmith duties for digital locks, including X-09 locks.
• Conducted inspections and audits of government facilities to ensure compliance with DoD regulations.
• Authored security plans and in-processing documentation to streamline facility and personnel clearances.

• Executed the Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC) Intelligence Security Program to ensure the sensitive compartmented information (SCI), cleared personnel, classified equipment and SCI Facilities (SCIFs) were properly administered according to intelligence community and DoD requirements.
• Oversaw various SCIFs within AFFTC units and organizations to include industry partners.
• Administered the indoctrination of military and industry personnel approved with a need-to-know for AFFTC executed acquisition programs.
• Performed inspections and audits for the AFFTC SCI program.

• Executed administration programs for Commander & General Staff, managing awards and protocol activities.
• Developed a database to track documentation workflows across multiple organizations and locations.
• Administered wing-level intelligence front office operations to enhance information management efficiency.
• Taught IT courses to military personnel on troubleshooting and repairing hardware and network equipment.
• Performed diverse duties in information management, technology, and communications as a USAF member.