Army Veteran · Cyber Readiness · FedRAMP · Security Assessments · Project Management

LaZira Perrilloux

// Senior Technical Consultant · CISSP · PMP · FedRAMP · NIST 800-53 · Cloud Security

20+ Years Leadership80+ Assessments25+ Courses / 500+ EnrollmentsFedRAMP · NIST 800-171 · StateRAMPCISSP · PMP · ITIL 4

Army veteran cyber operations leader and PMP-certified project manager with 20+ years spanning cyber readiness, defensive cyber operations, security compliance, IT project leadership, and FedRAMP / NIST 800-53 aligned assessments. Holder-asserted CISSP, PMP, and ITIL 4 Foundation.

CISSPPMPITIL 4

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By the Numbers

20+

Years of Leadership

Career history spans cyber operations, IT project management, readiness planning, training execution, budget support, and cross-agency coordination.

80+

Assessments Supported

Leads and supports high-value security and compliance assessment activity across FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-171, and StateRAMP engagements.

500+

Enrollments Coordinated

Managed large-scale course coordination and readiness scheduling across more than 25 cyber training offerings and multiple mission stakeholders.

7 of 20

Teams Accelerated to FOC

Helped drive the final 7 of 20 Cyber Protection Teams to Fully Operational Capable status six months ahead of projected schedule.

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Operational Highlights

Cyber Compliance · Assessment Leadership · Cloud Security

Leads Complex Multi-Framework Security Assessments

At Coalfire, LaZira serves as a Senior Technical Consultant and Lead Assessor supporting assessment scope development, test execution, artifact review, and reporting across FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-171, and StateRAMP client environments.

FedRAMPNIST SP 800-171StateRAMPCloud Security

Cyber Readiness · JCC2-R · Executive Reporting

Drove Readiness Visibility for Senior Command

At Peraton, she delivered data-driven readiness reporting for the Cyber Mission Force and Army units, helping senior leadership identify readiness gaps, track JCC2-R implementation, and align decisions with mission priorities.

JCC2-RData VisualizationExecutive BriefingsJIRA

Training Operations · DCO · Process Automation

Improved Training Readiness at Scale

While supporting Perspecta’s CMF training and JQR management mission, LaZira coordinated 25+ courses and 500+ enrollments, aligned schedules across multiple organizations, and automated manual processes to save 40 work hours per week.

Training SyncDCO ReadinessProcess AutomationBudget Support

Army Cyber Leadership · Readiness · Contract Oversight

Strengthened Operational Capability Across Army Cyber Teams

Her Army roles included readiness leadership, cyber defense management, contract oversight, and systems administration, including guiding teams toward IOC/FOC milestones, managing contracts worth more than $7M, and building durable training and tracking systems.

IOC / FOCDCO$7M ContractsSharePoint Systems

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Experience

Jul 2025 — Present

Cyber Compliance · Assessment · Consulting

Senior Technical Consultant

Coalfire · Evans, Georgia

  • Leads third-party security and compliance assessments for client service offerings using regulatory frameworks, industry standards, and security best practices.
  • Coordinates assessment stakeholders, defines scope, supports assessment execution, and develops reports and deliverables for clients.
  • Helped prepare for more than 80 assessments across FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-171, and StateRAMP efforts over a 36-month period.
  • Reviews and drafts key deliverables including security assessment plans, reports, and risk-focused documentation while maintaining project quality and schedule alignment.
Feb 2023 — Jul 2025

Cyber Readiness · Project Leadership · Executive Reporting

Technical Project Engineer, Senior Advisor

Peraton · Augusta, Georgia

  • Led cyber readiness initiatives for the Cyber Mission Force and Army units, delivering visual reports to three-star command and identifying readiness concerns with actionable recommendations.
  • Spearheaded JCC2-R implementation tracking through JIRA and data visualization to align progress with strategic objectives.
  • Facilitated senior stakeholder meetings, reviewed project status and milestones, and helped drive timely decision-making across project teams and leadership.
  • Developed executive presentations, anticipated risk, and led complex projects with notable operational and organizational impact.
Dec 2021 — Feb 2023

PCTE · DCO Training · JQR Development

Simulation Support Planner

Peraton · Augusta, Georgia

  • Designed realistic network environments within the Persistent Cyber Training Environment to support Defensive Cyber Operations training for the Cyber Protection Brigade.
  • Developed, documented, and maintained Job Qualification Record content for DCO work roles.
  • Led Host Analyst Basic, Senior, and Master JQR content development efforts while exceeding project milestones.
  • Ran daily standups and collaborated with leadership and clients to align work status, milestones, and requirements.
Jul 2019 — Dec 2021

Training Management · Readiness Coordination · Budget Support

CMF Training and JQR Management

Perspecta · Augusta, Georgia

  • Coordinated more than 25 courses and 500+ enrollments while adapting execution to evolving COVID-19 requirements and mission timelines.
  • Automated manual data management processes, reducing workload by 40 hours per week.
  • Facilitated bi-monthly DCO training synchronization meetings across multiple components to align resources, requirements, and readiness calendars.
  • Supported government MIPRs and PR&Cs, collected technical and budget data, and prepared reports and presentations for leadership.
Oct 2016 — Jul 2019

Readiness Leadership · Contracts · Systems Administration

Brigade Training Readiness and Exercise Chief

U.S. Army · Augusta, Georgia

  • Served as the brigade subject matter expert for training readiness and exercise matters.
  • Spearheaded tracking and management of Cyber Force Mission Training requirements, helping the final 7 of 20 Cyber Protection Teams reach FOC six months ahead of projections.
  • Designed and maintained a SharePoint-based database for enrollment, roster tracking, attendance, and historical analysis.
  • Managed four accounts and contracts worth more than $7M while ensuring compliance, budget accuracy, and administrative control.
Jul 2013 — Oct 2016

Cyber Defense · Mission Command · Readiness Buildout

Cyber Network Defense Manager

U.S. Army · Augusta, Georgia

  • Played a key role in the newly created cyber mission organization by coordinating manning, equipping, and training for multiple Cyber Protection Teams.
  • Helped establish both Initial Operational Capable and Fully Operational Capable status for the Cyber Protection Team.
  • Led and directed Defensive Cyberspace Operations to protect friendly networks through detection, identification, and response actions.
  • Prepared project and mission presentations, coordinated with external stakeholders, and supported joint and combined operations.
Jul 2007 — May 2012

IT Project Management · Infrastructure · Policy

IT Project Manager

U.S. Army

  • Maintained signal support systems and provided technical guidance to commanders, staff, and subordinate personnel.
  • Developed information services policies and procedures and delivered training on Microsoft Office, Windows Server, and Amazon Web Services.
  • Led annual lifecycle projects upgrading more than 500 PCs, reducing hardware costs and improving system performance.
  • Strengthened infrastructure, help desk, application development, account management, and maintenance operations through disciplined execution and collaboration.

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Credentials & Qualifications

Security & Compliance

FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, StateRAMP

Current consulting work centers on assessment leadership, cloud security evaluation, scope development, testing coordination, and formal report delivery across high-trust frameworks.

Core Certifications

CISSP · PMP · ITIL 4 Foundation

Professional credentials reinforce LaZira’s blend of cybersecurity depth, structured project delivery, service management discipline, and leadership in mission-driven environments.

Cyber Operations

DCO, JCC2-R, PCTE, JQR Program Management

Extensive background in defensive cyber operations, readiness reporting, simulation support, qualification record development, and operational alignment across Army cyber organizations.

Leadership & Execution

Executive Communication, Contract Oversight, Data Analytics

Combines project leadership, stakeholder engagement, technical analysis, and disciplined execution to move high-visibility initiatives from planning through delivery.

Vendor certifications are holder-asserted.

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Technical Skills

// Cyber Compliance & Security

FedRAMP AssessmentsCore · 96
NIST 800-53 / 800-171Advanced · 92
Cloud Security ReviewStrong · 88
Assessment ReportingAdvanced · 90

// Cyber Readiness & Operations

Defensive Cyber OperationsCore · 95
JCC2-R Readiness TrackingAdvanced · 91
PCTE / JQR DevelopmentAdvanced · 90
Training SynchronizationStrong · 87

// Program & Project Delivery

Project ManagementCore · 95
Stakeholder CoordinationAdvanced · 92
Executive PresentationsAdvanced · 89
Risk and Milestone ManagementStrong · 88

// Analytics, Tools & Support

JIRAStrong · 86
Data Analytics / VisualizationAdvanced · 90
Contract ManagementStrong · 85
Requirements ManagementStrong · 84

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Let’s Put LaZira To Work

Best aligned for senior cyber compliance, security assessment, cyber readiness, technical project management, DCO support, cloud security governance, and mission-critical roles that require disciplined execution, stakeholder fluency, and trusted delivery in regulated or federal environments.

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Education

Syracuse University

Master of Science · Information Management

Graduate-level education supporting leadership at the intersection of information systems, cyber operations, project delivery, and organizational decision-making.

Saint Leo University

Bachelor of Arts · Business Administration (Technology Management)

Foundational academic preparation in business and technology management complements LaZira’s deep operational experience across Army and enterprise cyber environments.

Accumentum®

Project Management Professional (PMP)

LinkedIn reflects PMP preparation through Accumentum, reinforcing structured planning, stakeholder alignment, milestone control, and disciplined project execution.

Accumentum®

PeopleCert ITIL® 4 Foundation

Service management training complements LaZira’s consulting and delivery background by strengthening process discipline, service alignment, and operational consistency.

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  • ITIL 4

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