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Michael G.

Cybersecurity Professional | GRC | vCISO | AI & Automation Consultant

IT Program Manager | Business Development | Cybersecurity Architect & Engineer | 25+ Years | Federal, SLED, Commercial | Automation SME I design and build cybersecurity programs that actually work in production — not just on paper. With 25+ years across federal agencies, DoD contractors, and Fortune 500 environments, I specialize in cloud security architecture, SIEM/SOAR engineering, and Zero Trust implementation with real compliance teeth (NIST 800-53, CMMC 2.0, RMF). Recent work includes leading a SUMO Logic → Microsoft Sentinel SIEM migration across 16 data sources, conducting CMMC Level 2 assessments against NIST SP 800-171, and architecting vulnerability management programs using Tenable Nessus in regulated pharma environments. I hold an active Secret clearance and carry CISSP and PMP certifications — which means I can operate in cleared environments, manage complex engagements end-to-end, and speak fluently with both technical teams and executive stakeholders. What I bring to your project: Cloud security architecture (Azure-focused, with broad multi-cloud exposure) SIEM/SOAR build-out, migration, and optimization Federal compliance: NIST, CMMC, RMF, FedRAMP readiness Vulnerability management and remediation program design Program/project leadership for security initiatives If you need someone who can step in at the architecture level, drive execution, and deliver clear outputs — let's talk.

🇺🇸Potomac, United States$125/hr100% JSS5.00 (1)Since May 2026

Earnings and projects

MRR
$560

Last 6 months ÷ 4.9 months active (since Jun 2026)

World#73,238 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#11,028 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $2.8k

Total earnings
$2.8k

Billed in all: $3.3k

World#304,388 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#47,229 / 62.1k
Per project
$2.8k

$2.8k in the last 6 months

World#58,926 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#9,841 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
1
0% fixed100% hourly
World#128,092 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#16,472 / 62.1k
Projects in all
1
0% fixed100% hourly
World#360,671 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#53,151 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$3.3kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$3,200$3,250$3,300$3,350Oct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 19% in Cybersecurity Management

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  1. #12CMMC32 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #8Top 38%
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  4. #71Cloud Engineering344 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #10Top 21%
  5. #140Cybersecurity Management728 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #33Top 19%
  6. #170Risk Management794 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #35Top 21%
  7. #174Program Management776 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #88Top 22%
  8. #248Information Security1,158 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #61Top 21%