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Jessica Allen

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Chief Operating Officer at Defense Cybersecurity Group (DCG)
📍 Union, Kentucky, United States

Jessica Allen is the Chief Operating Officer at Defense Cybersecurity Group, bringing over two decades of experience transforming IT organizations into business enablers. Described as dedicated and collaborative, she aligns technology with business goals to drive growth. She holds a Masters degree from Northern Kentucky University and has deep expertise in cybersecurity and IT transformation.

Outside of her executive role, Jessica is an active participant in the Cincinnati technology community. She is passionate about supporting fellow professionals and champions initiatives for women in IT, as shown by her involvement with organizations like getWITit Cincinnati. She values building strong professional networks and promoting thought leadership.

She is passionate about securing the United States Defense Industrial Base, viewing it as a core purpose of her work.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Chief Operating Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Union, Kentucky, United States
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Priorities

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Cybersecurity Strategy
As COO of a cybersecurity firm and with a background in advisory services, she is deeply involved in cybersecurity, including topics like CMMC for the defense industry.
IT Transformation
A core theme of her entire career, she has consistently led organizations through major IT transformations to align technology with business strategy and improve performance.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Chief Operating Officer
Defense Cybersecurity Group (DCG)
12-2021 - 8-2025
Chief Information Officer
Skidmore Sales & Distributing Co., Inc.
1-2018 - 6-2025
Board of Trustees Member
The Circuit
1-2021 - 12-2021
Senior Director, IT
PDI
8-2020 - 1-2021
Independent Consultant - IT Transformation
PDI
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Education
Master's degree
Northern Kentucky University
Distribution Leadership Program
The Ohio State University
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