About

Matthew Mazzola

Owner

I'm a security engineer with a background across defense, high-growth startups, and enterprise embed work at companies like Adobe, Pfizer, Hyosung, and PSEG. I run MZLA, a cybersecurity contracting firm that builds embeds as a security engineer, and creates security programs from the ground up for fast-growth startups, focusing on SOC 2 Type II preparation and implementation that has helped clients close $100K+ B2B deals. I also provide hands-on support for any cybersecurity need in between.

Experience

Selected roles

A few places I have worked, with more detail on scope and outcomes.

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Defense sector

Information Systems Security Officer

BAE Systems

ISSO and Cyber Systems Engineer across 20 DoD Special Access Programs—RMF accreditation for $50M+ in classified system assets and hands-on vulnerability research.

  • Generated SSPs, risk assessment reports, POA&Ms, and ATOs implementing NIST 800-53 and ISO 27001/2 across 20 DoD SAPs
  • Spearheaded a $1M classified virtual teleconferencing center, saving $500K annually in travel and labor costs
  • Reverse-engineered binaries with Ghidra across 30,000+ lines of Python and C/C++ for vulnerability discovery and black-box testing
  • Built Splunk detection workflows and incorporated zero-day threat research alongside RF and electronic warfare methodologies

Education

  • MPS Applied Intelligence, Cybersecurity concentration, Georgetown University
  • BS Computer Security & Information Assurance, Norwich University

Military

  • U.S. Army Reserve, Military Intelligence, Captain.
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