Summary
Damien Cooley is a Senior Windows System Engineer with nine years of IT experience, currently supporting mission-critical systems at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. He blends deep Windows systems expertise with hands-on information security leadership, having managed security policies, audits, vulnerability assessments, and incident response for enterprise environments. His background ranges from frontline user support and retail technical consulting to formal information assurance work for DoD-associated projects, reflecting strong customer-facing communication and operational rigor. Damien holds an AS in Computer Science and is pursuing cybersecurity-focused studies at the University of Maryland Global Campus, underscoring a commitment to continuous learning and certifications. He brings a practical mix of systems engineering and security compliance experience — and an ability to explain complex technical issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Based in Columbia, Maryland, he maintains an active security clearance and a track record of translating security requirements into auditable, enterprise-ready solutions.
10 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Cybersecurity Technology, Bachelor of Science - BS, Cybersecurity Technology at University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Science (A.S.), Computer Science, Associate of Science (A.S.), Computer Science at Vincennes University
English