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Michael Clothier

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Sector Chief Information Security Officer - Defense Systems (DS) at Northrop Grumman
📍 United States

Michael leads cybersecurity for Northrop Grummans Defense Systems Sector, leveraging 30 years of global IT leadership experience across the U. S. , Australia, and Asia. He holds an MBA in Technology and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), specializing in creating forward-thinking security roadmaps for mission-critical defense technologies.

Beyond his corporate role, Michael is a Captain in the U. S. Air Force Reserve. He serves as a Medical Service Corps Officer with the 452nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, contributing his leadership to national security efforts and managing healthcare logistics for missions.

He has a unique dual expertise, blending top-tier corporate cybersecurity leadership with active military service as an officer in the Air Force Reserve.

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Current Role
Sector Chief Information Security Officer - Defense Systems (DS)
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United States
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Unified Tech Security
He is a keynote speaker on converging the security of Information Technology (IT), Operational Technology (OT), and IoT, advocating for a holistic strategy beyond traditional silos.
Global Cybersecurity
His career includes extensive experience securing critical infrastructure and leading IT transformations across the Asia-Pacific region, Australia, and the United States.
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Career

Work history

Sector Chief Information Security Officer - Defense Systems (DS)
Northrop Grumman
Sector Chief Information Security Officer - Aeronautics Systems (AS)
Northrop Grumman
Cyber Security
Northrop Grumman
IT Infrastructure / Program Director
RCR Tomlinson
Group Infrastructure Director
Leighton Asia, India and Offshore
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Education
2015 - 2019
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Walden University
2010 - 2014
MBA - Technology
AGSM @ UNSW Business School
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