Summary
Michael Vacirca is a seasoned engineering leader with 12 years of experience delivering secure, scalable cloud and distributed systems across government, defense, and enterprise environments. In his current role as Senior Engineering Manager at Google, he spearheads Assured Workloads and IL6/classified workload initiatives, while influencing cybersecurity policy through FSCAC and FedRAMP governance. He previously led AWS EC2 security and GovCloud initiatives, building high-performing teams and driving automation to improve reliability and compliance. His career also includes leadership positions at Lockheed Martin, where he managed multi-system integrations for Army programs, and at Universal Orlando, where he guided enterprise data governance and SAFe-based transformation. Based in Orlando, Florida, he combines technical depth with strategic program management and a track record of turning complex regulatory requirements into practical, auditable solutions. He also champions integrating AI/ML capabilities into security features to strengthen compliance in regulated environments.
12 years of coding experience