Chris Simpson

Information System Security Officer, Security and Compliance

Chris brings almost 20 years of military experience to his role leading cybersecurity and compliance initiatives for defense contractors. His career began in the U.S. Navy submarine force, where he developed expertise in IT operations within high-security environments. This foundation shaped his approach to securing sensitive systems and maintaining operational readiness under demanding conditions.

Today, Chris specializes in CMMC 2.0 and NIST SP 800-171 compliance, helping Blue Yonder Defense Solutions protect sensitive information in Impact Level-rated cloud environments. His work spans various FedRAMP authorization levels and CMMC 2.0, serving not only DoD and U.S. Government clients but also organizations across various industries seeking to implement the same stringent security standards. His work includes implement security controls, configuring data loss prevention policies, and architecting compliant infrastructure solutions. He works extensively with cloud security platforms, automation tools, and federal compliance frameworks to address complex security requirements.

Chris's background in submarine operations informs his approach to cybersecurity and risk management. He translates regulatory requirements into practical security solutions, with expertise in risk management systems, security monitoring, incident response, and compliance planning in regulated environments. His experience spans both the technical implementation of security controls and the strategic planning necessary to achieve and maintain compliance postures that meet federal standards.

Residing just outside the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Chris applies his military and technical background to safeguarding defense infrastructure and supporting organizations in the national security sector. View his profile on LinkedIn.

Information System Security Officer, Security and Compliance

Chris brings almost 20 years of military experience to his role leading cybersecurity and compliance initiatives for defense contractors. His career began in the U.S. Navy submarine force, where he developed expertise in IT operations within high-security environments. This foundation shaped his approach to securing sensitive systems and maintaining operational readiness under demanding conditions.

Today, Chris specializes in CMMC 2.0 and NIST SP 800-171 compliance, helping Blue Yonder Defense Solutions protect sensitive information in Impact Level-rated cloud environments. His work spans various FedRAMP authorization levels and CMMC 2.0, serving not only DoD and U.S. Government clients but also organizations across various industries seeking to implement the same stringent security standards. His work includes implement security controls, configuring data loss prevention policies, and architecting compliant infrastructure solutions. He works extensively with cloud security platforms, automation tools, and federal compliance frameworks to address complex security requirements.

Chris's background in submarine operations informs his approach to cybersecurity and risk management. He translates regulatory requirements into practical security solutions, with expertise in risk management systems, security monitoring, incident response, and compliance planning in regulated environments. His experience spans both the technical implementation of security controls and the strategic planning necessary to achieve and maintain compliance postures that meet federal standards.

Residing just outside the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Chris applies his military and technical background to safeguarding defense infrastructure and supporting organizations in the national security sector. View his profile on LinkedIn.