Nickolous Ward
Chief Information Officer at Drug Enforcement Administration | Charlevoix, Michigan, United States
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As the Chief Information Officer at the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) since December 2021, Nickolous Ward has been pivotal in steering the agency's IT strategy and transformation initiatives. With a robust background in senior IT and cybersecurity roles spanning over six years, Nickolous leverages his extensive expertise to enhance the DEA's operational efficiency and cyber resilience. One of his hallmark achievements has been the implementation of a Zero-Trust architecture, which not only fortifies the agency's cybersecurity posture but also significantly improves user experience while reducing infrastructure costs.
Nickolous has cultivated strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including the Chief Data Officer, to promote a data-centric security approach that aligns with modern threats and operational needs. His leadership has been instrumental in the successful migration of the DEA's email systems to Office 365, ensuring a seamless transition that enhances collaboration and productivity across the organization. Additionally, he has taken significant steps to enhance the DEA's security architecture, focusing on secure application and network security measures that adhere to NIST standards.
With a skill set that includes executive leadership, vulnerability management, and disaster recovery, Nickolous is adept at navigating the complexities of cybersecurity in a high-stakes environment. His commitment to continuous improvement and innovation positions the DEA to effectively combat evolving threats while safeguarding sensitive information. As he continues to drive IT transformation at the DEA, Nickolous Ward remains dedicated to fostering a culture of security and resilience within the agency.
Chief Information Officer at Drug Enforcement Administration in December 2021 to Present
Chief Information Security Officer at U.S. Department of Justice in April 2019 to December 2021
Chief Information Security Officer at Adient in July 2017 to April 2019
Principal Solutions Architect at ReliaQuest in November 2016 to July 2017
Assistant Director at Department of Justice in June 2014 to November 2016
Managing Principal - ESP (ArcSight) Federal Services Civilian/DHS/Canada at Hewlett-Packard (ArcSight) in October 2009 to June 2014
Security consultant at Strategic Staffing Solutions in February 2009 to October 2009
Information Assurance Technician at SAIC in November 2005 to February 2009
Information Security Incident Response Coordinator at Strategic Staffing Solutions in January 2009 to January 2009
Information Assurance Technician at United States Marine Corps in April 2001 to January 2005
ISC at United States Marine Corps in August 1997 to April 2001
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