Darren Carkin

DevOps Engineer

Leesburg, Virginia, United States19 yrs 5 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

15+ years in cloud security management.
Expertise in FedRAMP and NIST 800-53 compliance.
Led IAM programs for over 10,000 users.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud Security Expert specializing in federal cybersecurity and compliance frameworks.

Contact

darrencarkin@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

FedrampIdentity And Access Management (iam)Vulnerability Management

Other Skills

Zscaler Zero Trust ExchangeRisk Management Framework (RMF)NIST 800-53Proposal LeadershipCyberarkSecurity EngineeringSecurity ConsultingInformation TechnologyInformation AssuranceEthical HackingEnterprise SecurityCommunicationBusiness RequirementsBusiness AnalyticsProblem Solving

About

I’m a Cloud Security Manager with 15+ years of experience securing federal and highly regulated cloud environments, specializing in FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and Zero Trust architectures. I’ve led IAM and CyberArk programs supporting 10,000+ users, managed global security operations teams, and partnered closely with federal agencies, state governments, and executive leadership to strengthen security posture, improve audit readiness, and reduce operational risk. My background spans cloud security architecture, security engineering, SOC operations, compliance, and security product management, allowing me to bridge hands-on technical execution with program leadership and strategic decision-making. I hold an active U.S. Secret Clearance and am open to senior individual contributor or management roles focused on cloud security, federal cybersecurity, and regulated enterprise environments.

Experience

19 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 1 mo

Average Tenure

2 mos

Current Experience

Caci international inc

Cyber Security Engineer- SME

Feb 2026 – Present · 2 mos · Remote

Serve as the primary authority on cybersecurity, analyzing advanced requirements, technologies, risks, and issues
Design and architect innovative security solutions, defenses, and mitigation approaches
Provide expert-level independent assessments and identify critical security vulnerabilities with strategic recommendations
Lead and enhance enterprise-wide Incident Response and Risk and Vulnerability Assessment programs
Spearhead and coordinate the development of complex information technology systems and applications
Apply and innovate business process improvement practices to engineer cutting-edge methodologies and principles
Evaluate emerging hardware and software technologies, establishing enterprise-wide standards for information systems procedures
Lead strategic systems planning, performance management, and capacity planning initiatives
Oversee advanced testing, validation, and benchmarking of security systems and processes
Drive innovation in information engineering and systems engineering plans
Mentor senior team members and develop the next generation of cybersecurity leaders

Techy

Owner | Franchise partner

Nov 2024 – Jan 2026 · 1 yr 2 mos · Charles Town, West Virginia, United States

Deloitte

Cloud Security Manager

May 2021 – Feb 2025 · 3 yrs 9 mos · United States

Directed cloud security and privacy operations supporting federal and state government clients in FedRAMP-aligned environments.
Led IAM and privileged access management (CyberArk) programs supporting 10,000+ users.
Managed offshore security teams delivering continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response.
Partnered with engineering and compliance teams to streamline NIST 800-53 and FISMA controls.
Acted as Product Manager for multiple cybersecurity platforms, influencing roadmap and adoption.
Supported pre-sales security architecture discussions for prospective government clients.

Vulnerability ManagementFedRAMPZscaler Zero Trust ExchangeIdentity and Access Management (IAM)Risk Management Framework (RMF)NIST 800-53+1

Career break

Layoff/position eliminated

Dec 2020 – May 2021 · 5 mos

Caci international inc

Senior Security Engineer

Sep 2018 – Dec 2020 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Chantilly, Virginia

Led security engineering initiatives protecting 10,000+ federal end users.
Conducted vulnerability assessments aligned with CIS and FedRAMP benchmarks.
Served as primary liaison between DHS stakeholders and executive leadership.
Developed cyber engineering roadmaps covering incident response and cloud integration.
Reduced security risk and saved $10K+ annually through AWS security optimization.

Vulnerability ManagementIdentity and Access Management (IAM)CyberarkNIST 800-53

Fannie mae

Lead Cyber Security Analyst

Aug 2017 – Sep 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo · Reston, Virginia, United States

Managed SIEM and enterprise security monitoring across 10,000+ devices.
Improved SOC productivity by 75% through process redesign.
Reduced incident response costs by $50K+ via hands-on remediation leadership.
Implemented AWS identity and security services aligned with SOC 2 frameworks

Vulnerability ManagementIdentity and Access Management (IAM)NIST 800-53

Trushield security solutions - acquired

Security Analyst- U.S. Department of Transportation

Nov 2015 – Aug 2017 · 1 yr 9 mos · Sterling, Virginia, United States

Supported cybersecurity operations for classified and unclassified federal networks.
Conducted penetration testing and vulnerability scanning using Nessus, Metasploit, Kali Linux.
Resolved 700+ security incidents, strengthening network defense and access controls.

Vulnerability ManagementNIST 800-53

Actionet, inc.

Senior Information Technology Engineer

Dec 2014 – Nov 2015 · 11 mos · Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Provided Tier 3 engineering support for enterprise and federal client environments, supporting 45,000+ users.
Led root cause analysis and remediation for recurring system and security-related incidents, improving service stability and SLA performance.
Partnered with security, infrastructure, and application teams to validate fixes, harden configurations, and improve platform reliability.
Supported secure web and collaboration platforms, contributing to compliance, performance optimization, and user experience improvements.
Served as escalation point for complex issues requiring cross-team coordination and technical leadership.

Cyberdata technologies, inc.

Web Content Developer

Jan 2014 – Dec 2014 · 11 mos

Supported secure web platforms for government and enterprise clients, focusing on system configuration, access controls, and data integrity.
Partnered with engineering and infrastructure teams to implement API integrations and platform enhancements aligned with functional and security requirements.
Assisted in requirements gathering, system testing, and validation activities to ensure performance, usability, and compliance objectives.
Contributed to early SDLC practices, including documentation, change control, and quality assurance testing.
Improved platform reliability and user experience through structured analysis of system behavior and data flows.

Sap successfactors

Sharepoint Administrator/ Office Administrator

Mar 2012 – Dec 2013 · 1 yr 9 mos

Supported enterprise collaboration platforms (SharePoint, Office 365) for executive and cross-functional teams.
Managed user access, permissions, and content governance, ensuring secure and compliant information sharing.
Coordinated system usage standards, documentation, and operational workflows across business units.
Partnered with technical and leadership teams to support platform reliability, adoption, and process consistency.
Provided direct support to senior leadership, reinforcing governance and operational discipline.