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This month, we’re excited to spotlight Zachary Barnhart, our Security Architect on the Strategic Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Initiatives team. With extensive experience in cybersecurity and IT, Zachary specializes in IDP/IAM, MDM, CVM, and Threat Intelligence solutions. His strategic approach to security architecture has helped ensure resiliency for Celito customers. 

Zachary has held progressive cybersecurity and IT roles, designing and implementing Zero Trust Architectures, Defense-In-Depth Network Strategies, and comprehensive security infrastructures. His expertise has led to significant improvements in security posture, threat mitigation, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, he has worked closely with executive leadership, effectively communicating cybersecurity gaps and developing tailored solutions. 

Before joining Celito, Zachary worked as a Professional Red Team Engineer & CMMC Consultant for defense and federal contractors, helping organizations strengthen their security frameworks. 

A firm believer in continuous personal development, Zachary has earned numerous industry-recognized certifications, including CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, PenTest+, CySA+, CASP+, and ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC). He also holds multiple CompTIA stackable certifications, reinforcing his expertise in IT operations, security analytics, and network security. 

Outside of work, Zachary enjoys precision rifle shooting and spending quality time with his family, maintaining a strong work-life balance. His passion for teamwork and security ensures that safety and resiliency remain at the core of everything he does. 

We’re grateful to have Zachary as a cornerstone of our cybersecurity team and appreciate his contributions to making Celito a more secure and resilient organization!