Patrick Hazlett
Maricopa
Summary
Strategic enterprise security leader with extensive experience in defense, federal, intelligence, and private sectors. Expertise in developing and scaling security programs focused on insider threat, data protection, governance, and investigations. Capable of leading cross-functional teams to enhance security measures and effectively mitigate risks. Holds an active Top Secret security clearance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Government Programs, Security and Compliance
Microchip Technology Inc.
Chandler
01.2024 - Current
- Built and operationalized the company’s enterprise Insider Threat Program, integrating behavioral analytics, investigative workflows, governance models, and executive reporting.
- Directed the Insider Threat Program at Microchip, collaborating with the CISO and overseeing enterprise insider risk governance and security program initiatives.
- Collaborated with U.S. Government partners and external stakeholders to share insider threat intelligence, strengthening protection of sensitive technologies.
- Led enterprise-wide data discovery and classification initiative, identifying and labeling 200,000+ sensitive files and implementing automated protection controls export-controlled and proprietary semiconductor IP, significantly strengthening regulatory and intellectual property safeguards.
- Designed and implemented enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Data Classification programs from inception, improving protection of intellectual property, export-controlled data, and sensitive information across global systems.
- Implemented Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Intune security controls to enhance endpoint protection, device compliant enforcement, and mobile security posture, improving visibility into high-risk user activity and strengthening overall enterprise security hygiene.
- Developed structured investigative playbooks and escalation procedures that enabled coordinated investigations with HR, Legal, and security leadership, enhancing response effectiveness.
- Delivered executive briefings that translated investigative findings and risk indicators into actionable security insights, informing strategic decisions for senior leadership.
Senior Security Professional
Northrop Grumman
Chandler
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Oversaw insider risk and data protection across multiple defense programs for 500+ users, enhancing monitoring controls in compliance with NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, and classified data handling requirements.
- Facilitated investigation and containment of insider-related data exfiltration attempts and anomalous behavior, improving incident response times through coordinated efforts with SOC and program leadership.
- Collaborated with program managers, security operations, and compliance teams to establish insider risk escalation workflows, strengthening defensibility of investigation actions.
- Improved continuous monitoring and POA&M tracking processes, accelerating remediation of high-risk insider-related findings by 25% and increasing executive visibility into program risk posture.
- Delivered security awareness training and cross-functional briefings on data governance, privacy requirements, secure data handling, and insider threat awareness.
Senior Business Execution Consultant – Insider Threat Program
Wells Fargo
Chandler
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Contributed to the maturation of Wells Fargo’s global Insider Threat Program spanning 250,000+ employees across 35+ countries, strengthening governance alignment and investigative coordination across domestic and international business units.
- Developed and implemented high-risk insider mitigation strategies targeting behavioral anomalies, privileged access misuse, repeat policy violations, and data exfiltration attempts, improving early detection coverage across critical financial systems.
- Formulated investigative workflows, escalation processes, and risk metrics, enhancing program governance leadership visibility into insider threat trends.
- Designed and formalized enterprise insider threat risk process flows (intake, triage, investigation, escalation, executive reporting), standardizing case processing and enhancing investigative consistency.
- Established insider threat metrics and performance reporting framework, improving executive visibility into risk trends, high-risk categories, repeat policy violations, and overall program effectiveness.
- Participated in cross-functional working group supporting updates to Wells Fargo’s Code of Conduct & Ethics framework, integrating insider risk considerations, behavioral accountability standards, and policy alignment with global compliance expectations.
Senior Information Systems Security Manager
Department of the Air Force
Hill AFB
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Led governance of information systems handling PII, PHI, and sensitive DoD data, ensured lifecycle compliance with federal regulations and Air Force privacy/security directives, thereby safeguarding sensitive information.
- Directed cybersecurity operations and data protection efforts for the Hill Enterprise Data Center (HEDC), overseeing policy enforcement, risk assessments, and DLP implementation across classified and unclassified environments.
- Advised on insider threat, privacy, and counterintelligence matters, managed incident response for data spills, and ensured compliance with Privacy Act, NIST RMF, and CNSS 1253 to mitigate risks.
- Authored technical documentation and participated in configuration control reviews to support data protection, auditing, and continuous monitoring for cyber and DLP controls, enhancing overall security posture.
Incident Response Manager/Deputy Privacy Manager
NASA
Houston
01.2017 - 10.2020
- Served as Deputy Privacy Manager, overseeing regulatory response activities and ensuring compliance with the Privacy Act, federal data protection standards, and breach notification requirements.
- Led insider threat, employee misconduct, fraud, and privacy breach investigations for NASA Johnson Space Center supporting 13,000+ civil servants and contractors, strengthening risk mitigation and regulatory compliance posture across mission-critical operations.
- Directed and coordinated high-visibility investigations involving OIG, DOJ, FBI, and Counterintelligence partners, ensuring timely containment, defensible case documentation, and protection of sensitive systems supporting national space programs.
- Reduced average case resolution timelines by approximately 20% by implementing structured intake, triage, and escalation workflows, improving investigative consistency and leadership visibility.
- Conducted Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) oversight for classified and unclassified environments, enhancing authorization and audit readiness while strengthening documentation integrity for systems handling sensitive and mission-critical data.
- Managed center data loss prevention, foreign travel risk assessments, and operational security initiatives.
Information Systems Security Manager
Department of Justice
Washington
05.2009 - 01.2017
- Led cybersecurity efforts as Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) for the FBI and DEA across multiple divisions, including National Security, Cyber, and Information & Technology Branches, focusing on protecting classified data and mission-critical systems.
- Directed implementation of data governance and information protection strategies aligned with NIST RMF, CNSSI, JSIG, and ICDs, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of high-security systems.
- Managed team of 15+ security professionals overseeing authorizations, incident response, vulnerability management, and privacy operations, ensuring adherence to federal security and data protection standards.
- Supported insider threat, access control, and DLP operations for FBI systems, deploying monitoring tools and governance controls to safeguard against unauthorized data access and exfiltration.
Computer Support Specialist
Air Force Office of Special Investigations
Hill AFB
01.2005 - 05.2009
- Provided technical and investigative support to AFOSI through case development, computer system analysis, and digital forensics examinations, contributing to counterintelligence, fraud, and criminal investigations.
- Performed digital forensics examinations on seized computers, storage media, and mobile devices for AFOSI criminal, fraud, and counterintelligence investigations.
Education
Master of Science - Cyber Security
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD01-2011
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management
DeVry University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2009
Skills
- Insider Risk Management
- Insider Threat Strategy
- Insider Threat Frameworks
- Data Protection Strategy
- Information Security Strategy
- DLP Technology Solutions
- Security Program Development
- Compliance Governance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Security Investigations
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Communication
- Incident Management
Affiliations
- ISACA
- ISC2
- FBI Infragard
- NCMS
- Counterintelligence Working Group-AZ
Certifications Training
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) – ISACA
- Certified Governance, Risk & Compliance (CGRC) - ISC2
- Global Counter-Insider Threat Program Certification (GCITP) (University of Maryland)
- CERT Insider Threat Program Manager Certificate (In-View)
Professional Highlights
- Built and operationalized Microchip’s enterprise Insider Threat Program, establishing governance frameworks, investigative workflows, and behavioral monitoring capabilities to proactively identify insider risk and protect sensitive intellectual property, PII, and export-controlled technologies.
- Led enterprise security initiatives across organizations ranging from 13,000 personnel (NASA Johnson Space Center) to 250,000 employees across 35+ countries (Wells Fargo).
- Implemented enterprise security technologies including Microsoft Purview, Defender, Intune, Gurucul, and governance platforms, strengthening monitoring visibility, endpoint security, and incident response capabilities.
- Partnered with HR, Legal, IT, Cyber, and Security teams to operationalize security policies, investigations frameworks, and risk mitigation programs.
- Coordinated high-visibility investigations and security initiatives with DOJ, FBI, Inspector General, and Counterintelligence partners supporting sensitive government operations.
Timeline
Senior Manager, Government Programs, Security and Compliance
Microchip Technology Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Senior Security Professional
Northrop Grumman
08.2022 - 01.2024
Senior Business Execution Consultant – Insider Threat Program
Wells Fargo
01.2022 - 08.2022
Senior Information Systems Security Manager
Department of the Air Force
10.2020 - 01.2022
Incident Response Manager/Deputy Privacy Manager
NASA
01.2017 - 10.2020
Information Systems Security Manager
Department of Justice
05.2009 - 01.2017
Computer Support Specialist
Air Force Office of Special Investigations
01.2005 - 05.2009
Master of Science - Cyber Security
University of Maryland University College
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management
DeVry University