Summary
Mark Walker is a seasoned cyber security analyst and IT practitioner with a four-decade career spanning military service, federal agencies, and the private sector. He specializes in RMF/ATO authorizations, translating NIST, FIPS, and DoD requirements into compliant eMASS artifacts and repeatable system templates, with deep hands-on experience in Linux, hybrid cloud, and automated configuration/deployment. His background includes technical instruction and curriculum development at the FBI, program and systems management across DHS and the Air Force, and podcast and narration work—bringing rare strength in both technical documentation and communications. Certified across Splunk, Red Hat, CompTIA, and ITIL, he combines practical security engineering with project coordination to deliver auditable, policy-aligned solutions. Based in Frederick, MD, he pairs a Masters in Management and a BA in Journalism to bridge complex technical controls and clear, persuasive stakeholder messaging. An understated but valuable asset is his history as a producer/narrator, which enhances his ability to create clear, consumable security guidance and training.
9 years of coding experience
14 years of employment as a software developer
BA, Journalism, BA, Journalism at University of Richmond
MS, Management, MS, Management at University of La Verne