Years of Leadership
Career history spans cyber operations, IT project management, readiness planning, training execution, budget support, and cross-agency coordination.
Army Veteran · Cyber Readiness · FedRAMP · Security Assessments · Project Management
LaZira
Perrilloux
// Senior Technical Consultant · CISSP · PMP · FedRAMP · NIST 800-53 · Cloud Security
Veteran cyber operations leader and PMP-certified project manager with 20+ years of U.S. Army and private-sector experience spanning cyber readiness, defensive cyber operations, security compliance, IT project leadership, and executive stakeholder engagement. LaZira currently serves as a Senior Technical Consultant at Coalfire, where she leads assessment work across FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-171, and StateRAMP frameworks. Her background also includes leading JCC2-R readiness efforts at Peraton, advancing DCO simulation and JQR development, coordinating 25+ training courses and 500+ enrollments at Perspecta, and driving operational readiness across multiple Army cyber organizations.
20+ Years Leadership
80+ Assessments
25+ Courses / 500+ Enrollments
FedRAMP · NIST 800-171 · StateRAMP
CISSP · PMP · ITIL 4
20+
Years of cyber operations, IT leadership, project execution, readiness support, and stakeholder coordination across Army and enterprise environments
80+
Security and compliance assessments planned and supported across FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-171, and StateRAMP efforts over a 36-month period
500+
Course enrollments coordinated across 25+ training offerings while sustaining readiness and adapting to COVID-era mission requirements
40 hrs
Weekly workload eliminated by automating manual data management processes supporting cyber training and readiness operations
// 01
By the Numbers
Assessments Supported
Leads and supports high-value security and compliance assessment activity across FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-171, and StateRAMP engagements.
Enrollments Coordinated
Managed large-scale course coordination and readiness scheduling across more than 25 cyber training offerings and multiple mission stakeholders.
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.
// 02
Operational Highlights
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.
FedRAMP
NIST SP 800-171
StateRAMP
Cloud Security
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-R
Data Visualization
Executive Briefings
JIRA
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 Sync
DCO Readiness
Process Automation
Budget Support
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 / FOC
DCO
$7M Contracts
SharePoint Systems
// 03
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.
// 04
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.
// 05
Technical Skills
// Cyber Compliance & Security
Framework and Assessment Work
FedRAMP AssessmentsCore
NIST 800-53 / 800-171Advanced
Cloud Security ReviewStrong
Assessment ReportingAdvanced
// Cyber Readiness & Operations
Mission Support Capability
Defensive Cyber OperationsCore
JCC2-R Readiness TrackingAdvanced
PCTE / JQR DevelopmentAdvanced
Training SynchronizationStrong
// Program & Project Delivery
Leadership and Execution
Project ManagementCore
Stakeholder CoordinationAdvanced
Executive PresentationsAdvanced
Risk and Milestone ManagementStrong
// Analytics, Tools & Support
Systems and Enablement
JIRAStrong
Data Analytics / VisualizationAdvanced
Contract ManagementStrong
Requirements ManagementStrong
// 06
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.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lazira
Location: Evans, Georgia
// 07
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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