Marcelo Silva — Director of Engineering

Strategic Cybersecurity Director/Advisor | Data Protection | Risk Management | Cloud Security Highly accomplished Cybersecurity Advisor with 30 years of experience in Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, and Risk Management. Extensive expertise in data protection, cryptography, vulnerability management, and cloud security, guiding organizations in implementing resilient cybersecurity strategies. Adept at advising executive leadership, evaluating risk, shaping cybersecurity policies, and ensuring compliance with industry frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27000, PCI-DSS, and ITIL. Recognized for thought leadership, strategic vision, and the ability to translate complex security challenges into actionable business strategies. Key Areas of Expertise: - Cybersecurity Strategy & Risk Management – Advisory on enterprise-wide security frameworks, regulatory compliance, and cyber risk mitigation. - Data Protection & Cryptography – Expertise in PKI, Key Management (AWS KMS, Thales, Futurex, Vormetric, HP Atalla, RSA CM, EJBCA), and secure data lifecycle management. - Cloud Security & Infrastructure Protection – Guidance on securing IaaS, SDN/NFV, and virtualization platforms (AWS, VMware, Cisco, Citrix). - Threat & Vulnerability Management – Oversight of security monitoring tools (Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, Splunk) and proactive risk assessment. - Security Architecture & Compliance – Advisory on NIST RMF, PCI-DSS, ISO 27000, and security governance best practices. - Cybersecurity Innovation & AI Integration – Leveraging AI-driven security analytics to enhance threat detection and response. Education & Certifications: - MBA in IT Management - MSc in Information Security & Assurance - Board Advisory Training & Certification - CISSP | CISM | PCI ISA | CEH | CHFI | GIAC GPEN | GIAC GEVA | ITIL v3

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity expert with extensive experience in enterprise risk management and data protection.

Location: Washington, DC, United States

Experience: 28 yrs 9 mos