Mark Ferraiolo
Inwood,USA
Summary
Accomplished security and counterintelligence leader with 25+ years of experience directing federal industrial security, cybersecurity, insider threat, technical security, and counterintelligence programs. Established record of pioneering multi-million-dollar innovations-including secure mobile/wireless solutions and AI/ML-driven sensor technologies-that have enabled the nation's most secure environments to adapt in the face of evolving national security threats. Adept at managing large-scale contracts, cross-functional teams, and interagency collaborations to safeguard critical assets.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director, Special Security and Technical Security Division
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Washington, DC
10.2021 - Current
- Leverage deep counterintelligence and security expertise to lead NNSA's critical security activities, safeguarding the agency's most sensitive assets and operations.
- Administer over $100M in federal contracts across 75+ locations nationwide while supervising a team of 100+ federal and contractor security experts.
- Developed NNSA's first enterprise framework to capture, analyze, and report on suspicious activities indicative of terrorist or criminal threats.
- Oversaw the establishment of the NNSA Insider Protection Program.
- Engineered the federal government's first enterprise application to assess risk and authorize electronic medical devices within sensitive facilities.
- Directed the construction of multiple Special Access Program (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF), ensuring compliance with ICD 124, 702, and 705.
- Designed the nation's first Mobility Ecosystem for Secure Environments by prototyping new hardware platforms and integrating layered security technologies with physical systems, enabling secure mobile device solutions in nuclear security settings.
- Led the development of a prototype Wireless Defense Sensor-the first to utilize AI/ML-to safeguard NNSA's electromagnetic environment, facilitating rapid wireless innovation adoption.
- Coordinated across multiple internal and external organizations in the development and delivery of the nation's first ever software application analyzing risk from compromising emanations.
- Established the Administration's Domestic Threat Analysis Cell and oversee NNSA Task Force officers assigned to the National Joint Terrorism Task Force.
- Honored with the Secretary of Energy's Outstanding Security Award and the NNSA CIO Achievement Award.
Technical Security Program Director & Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA)
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Washington, DC
05.2016 - 09.2021
- Provided daily, hands-on leadership for NNSA's TSCM, TEMPEST, and Wireless Security (WiSEC) programs by developing and implementing agency-level security plans, policies, and processes.
- Managed a federal services contract valued at over $16M per year and oversaw a specialized equipment inventory worth $20M.
- Supervised 4 federal employees and 50+ engineers servicing NNSA locations nationwide.
- Represented NNSA in interagency groups developing national security policy and strategy-including serving as the agency's delegate to U.S. intelligence community working groups on technical, physical, and telephony security (e.g., National TEMPEST Advisory Group).
- Oversaw the tactical execution, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management of TSCM, TEMPEST, and WiSEC projects exceeding $19M annually.
- Co-authored agency-level Technical Security policies impacting all national nuclear laboratories and manufacturing facilities.
- Developed NNSA's first persistent TSCM monitoring system for secure nuclear facilities.
- Developed federal government's only Cyber Range for focusing on insider and close access technical threats.
- Designed and implemented the NNSA's first Emanations Security (TEMPEST) program across 75+ secure locations, including the creation of a TEMPEST Information Management System and Facility Emanations Testing program.
- Established a Travel Support team to protect key personnel from bespoke technical eavesdropping attacks.
- Led and oversaw technical, cyber and physical threat hunting and adversary emulation operations.
Technical Security Program Manager, Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA), & SCIF Accrediting Official (AO)
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
Springfield, VA
05.2014 - 05.2016
- Oversaw the accreditation of more than 200 SCIFs, ensuring full compliance with ICD 705 requirements, including secure gov cloud datacenters.
- Evaluated Security in Depth (SID) implementation and recommended improvements for enhanced security posture.
- Conducted regular inspections and audits of SCIFs, identifying and rectifying security deficiencies.
- Collaborated with government sponsors and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution and accreditation.
- Developed and implemented policies, providing guidance on technical security risks and mitigations for global operations.
- Managed the planning, development, and operations of NGA's Technical Security Program (TSP), which encompassed TEMPEST, Wireless Security, Telecommunication Security, and Portable Electronic Device Security.
- Conducted threat hunting and technical security investigations of NGA facilities and systems worldwide.
- Served as the senior NGA representative to Intelligence Community working groups for technical, physical, and telephony security, as well as representing NGA on the National TEMPEST Advisory Group (TAG).
- Advised senior leadership on risks associated with computerized and VoIP telephone systems, RF systems, IDS, access control, fire suppression, and other critical systems.
- Developed a Wireless Security (WiSEC) program and engineered a multi-technology wireless intrusion detection system (WIDS) covering 802.11, 802.15, 802.16, and Cellular (2G-LTE) standards.
Sr. Threat Hunter & Counterintelligence Specialist
Leidos
Reston, VA
09.2009 - 05.2014
- Led over 70 TSCM operations in support of the counterintelligence mission for U.S. Intelligence Community clients, managing all phases from mission planning and technical surveys to comprehensive reporting and executive briefings.
- Developed TSSC lab to test and train new tools, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). This lab also included a cyber test range to train TSSC technicians on threat hunting and investigation.
- Developed and implemented Technical Surveillance and Cyber Threat Hunting protocols designed to detect, locate, neutralize, and exploit logical and physical penetrations of high-value networks, government-owned portable devices, and sensitive physical areas.
- Conducted technical, cyber and physical adversary emulation operations.
Sr. Threat Hunter (Cyber Counterintelligence)
Booz Allen Hamilton
McLean, VA
09.2004 - 09.2009
- Developed strategic planning and policies to establish and operate a Cyber Counterintelligence program for an Intelligence Community client.
- Engineered and implemented one of the US government's first insider threat detection capabilities utilizing User Activity Monitoring and Behavior Analytics. Integrated this new capability with behavioral science expertise to model user activity and bolster computer forensic operations, including the establishment of a certified forensics laboratory.
- Developed and implemented ASCLD Certified Cyber forensics laboratory, and implemented.
- Established liaisons with DoD and Intelligence Community partners in the national cyber counterintelligence arena, representing clients at the National Cyber Investigative Joint Task Force (NCIJTF).
Counterintelligence Special Agent
U.S. Army Special Operations Command
Fayetteville, NC
12.1996 - 09.2004
- Conducted and led a full spectrum of counterintelligence and advanced special operations in support of U.S. Army Special Operations forces deployed during the Global War on Terrorism.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY 08.1992 - 06.1996
Skills
- Secure facility & data center design
- Construction and operation
- Federal Insider Threat programs
- Recruitment
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Enterprise level security programs
- Threat Hunting
- Wireless Security
- Insider Threat
- Special Access Programs
- Technical Surveillance Countermeasures
- Program Management
- Strategic Policy Development
- Framework Development
- Technical project leadership
- Procurement
- Contract management
- Coalition building
- Risk management
- Policy writing
- Technical security
- Threat analysis
- Contract administration
- Interagency collaboration
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Budget oversight
- Data analysis
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Strategic planning
- Partnerships and alliances
Clearance
DOE Q/TS/SCI
Timeline
Director, Special Security and Technical Security Division
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
10.2021 - Current
Technical Security Program Director & Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA)
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
05.2016 - 09.2021
Technical Security Program Manager, Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA), & SCIF Accrediting Official (AO)
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
05.2014 - 05.2016
Sr. Threat Hunter & Counterintelligence Specialist
Leidos
09.2009 - 05.2014
Sr. Threat Hunter (Cyber Counterintelligence)
Booz Allen Hamilton
09.2004 - 09.2009
Counterintelligence Special Agent
U.S. Army Special Operations Command
12.1996 - 09.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Ithaca College
08.1992 - 06.1996