Cybersecurity
Operations professionals in Cybersecurity
These ten operations directors and vice presidents have run operations at cybersecurity companies. A reader can learn how they run service delivery, staffing and internal processes at security firms, and where handoffs and tooling decisions slow work.
Professionals to explore
01—10Alan Yarusevich II
LinkedInExperience: Vice President of Operations · Cyemptive
Vice President of Operations at Cyemptive since 2024; a highlight describes Cyemptive Technologies as a cybersecurity solutions company that offers end-to-end protection for cyber threats. Other listed Cyemptive roles include Director of Solutions Architecture and Product Management (2023–2024) and Principle Security Solution Architect (2021–2024). VP of Operations at LIFT A VET (2017–2024) is also listed.
Antigoni Sinanis
LinkedInExperience: Director Of Operations · Kolide by 1Password
Former Director Of Operations at Kolide by 1Password (2017–2023) and VP of Operations there (2023–2024); Director, Strategic Operations at 1Password since 2024. A highlight lists the role as Director of Operations for a cyber security startup. Other listed roles include People Operations Manager at Cooper Perkins | Part of PA Consulting (2017).
Charlotte Edwards
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Operations · Cyberwolf
Vice President Operations at Cyberwolf since 2023; a highlight describes Cyberwolf.io as a cybersecurity suite that protects the private lives of VIPs such as corporate leaders and wealthy families. Other listed roles include Chief of Staff (2021–2023), Product Owner (2021) and Product & Solutions Specialist (2019–2021) at Proximus Group.
Christie Barnes
LinkedInExperience: Director of Operations · Castor Security
Director of Operations at Castor Security since 2024; a highlight describes Castor Security as a computer and network security company. Other listed roles include Sales Support Specialist at Avexon Security (2022–2024) and Collections Specialist at Aggreko (2020–2022). A highlight also describes experience as a procurement professional in the oil and gas industry.
Courtney Deuchler
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Operations · Mission First Cyber
Vice President Operations at Mission First Cyber since 2024; a highlight describes a focus on streamlining operations and on the strategic alignment of the company's cybersecurity initiatives. Other listed roles include Senior Manager of Operations (2023–2024) and Manager of Facilities and Human Resources (2014–2023) at Optiv + ClearShark.
Cristina Ippolito-Godfrey
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director of Business Operations, Office of the CEO · CrowdStrike
Senior Director of Business Operations, Office of the CEO at CrowdStrike since 2026. Other listed CrowdStrike roles include Director of Business Operations, Office of the CEO (2024–2026), Communications Manager & Senior Special Assistant to the Chief Security Officer (2017–2024) and Senior Global Security Lead & FSO (2015–2017). A highlight describes driving strategic alignment and leading executive sales support initiatives.
Faisal Ilahie
LinkedInExperience: VP - Operations, Cyber Research & Response · Difenda (acquired by Quorum Cyber)
VP - Operations, Cyber Research & Response at Difenda (acquired by Quorum Cyber) since 2024. Other listed roles include Managing Director (2019–2024) and Technical Account Manager (2016–2019) at Cyderes. A highlight describes over 10 years of dedicated focus on the Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) landscape.
Karina Hill
LinkedInExperience: Director of Operations · Wolfpack Security
Director of Operations at Wolfpack Security since 2026; a highlight headline reads Head of Operations @ Wolfpack Security | Offensive Security and describes Wolfpack Security as a computer and network security company. Other listed roles include GTM Program Manager (2023–2026) and Operations Manager (2023) at NetSPI, and Operations Manager (Acquired by NetSPI Jan 2023) at nVisium (2022–2023).
Nancy Erdman (Bechthold)
LinkedInExperience: VP of Operations and Delivery, US Region · CyberCX
VP of Operations and Delivery, US Region at CyberCX since 2025; a highlight describes CyberCX as a computer and network security company. Other listed roles include VP, Services Operations (2020–2025) and Director, Project Management (2018–2020) at NetSPI, and Manager, Project Managers at Calabrio (2017–2018).
Sarit Lekechman
LinkedInExperience: CyberProof Director of Operations & Finance · CyberProof
CyberProof Director of Operations & Finance at CyberProof since 2017. A highlight describes the role as Director of Operations & Finance at a global cyber security company, managing processes, real estate contracts, financial reports, budget and policies, and calls CyberProof a UST company. Other listed roles include Operations Manager at G City (2006–2017).
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's setting to your question, since a security software vendor, a managed security provider and a services-led security firm run operations differently. Check whether their relevant role is current or past, and ask which processes, tools and budgets they owned directly.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you balance analyst or consultant capacity against client demand when new contracts start?
- 02Which internal tools or vendors did you add or replace to run operations, and how did you decide?
- 03Where do handoffs between sales, delivery and finance teams most often slow a new engagement?
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