Joe Jarzombek

Director for Software Assurance, National Cyber Security Division, Department of Homeland Security.

In this role he leads government interagency efforts with industry, academia, and standards organizations in addressing security needs in work force education and training, more comprehensive diagnostic capabilities, and security-enhanced development and acquisition practices. Joe served in the U.S. Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel in program management. After retiring from the Air Force, he worked in the cyber security industry as vice president for product and process engineering. Joe also served in two software-related positions within the Office of the Secretary of Defense prior to accepting his current DHS position. He is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) As an active member of Toastmasters International, Joe Jarzombek has served as International Director, and he is currently serving as Region Advisor Marketing.