Sean Johnson, CISSP

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DISC Type : Di

Sr. Director, Chief Cyber Security Architect at First Citizens Bank

Greater Phoenix Area, United States

Overview

Sean Johnson serves as the Sr. Director and Chief Cyber Security Architect at First Citizens Bank, where he leads enterprise-level cybersecurity strategy. An expert in cloud security and identity governance, colleagues describe him as a "solid leader" with "natural leadership" and deep technical knowledge.


He is currently leading the complex harmonization of cybersecurity architecture following the integration of four distinct banking entities, including Silicon Valley Bank.

Personality Overview

Risk-Accepting

Friendly Challenger

Impact-Oriented

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

Enterprise Identity
His career shows a deep focus on identity and access management, including leadership roles at IAM specialist Saviynt and a focus on identity modernization projects.
Cloud Security Strategy
A core part of his role involves maturing the cloud security posture of a large financial institution, which is also a focus of his recent hiring posts.
Building Security Teams
He is actively and publicly recruiting for his cybersecurity team, indicating a focus on acquiring and mentoring talent to build resilient security programs.

Media Appearances

Sean has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2022
Sr. Director, Chief Cyber Security Architect at First Citizens Bank
1-2021 - 8-2022
Director, Solutions Engineering & Strategy – Western U.S., Canada, & Central LATAM at Saviynt
8-2020 - 1-2021
Principal Solutions Strategist at Saviynt
3-2017 - 7-2020
Director at MUFG
11-2015 - 3-2017
Sr. Manager at CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer

Education

2014 - 2018
Bachelor of Science (BS) from Northern Arizona University
6-2021 - 10-2022
Master of Science - MS from Grand Canyon University

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Insights For Selling To Sean

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sean is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sean

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sean move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Sean take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Sean

Personality Compatibility


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