JOSEPH HANCUFF
Colorado Springs
Summary
Dynamic Global Security Architect with a proven track record at Lippert Components, excelling in endpoint security and zero-trust implementation. Expert in designing robust security frameworks and automating compliance processes, while fostering cross-functional collaboration. Passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance organizational resilience against evolving threats.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Security Architect
Lippert Components
Elkhart
01.2026 - Current
- Lead global endpoint security operations, administering and tuning CrowdStrike Falcon and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint across thousands of endpoints, designing policy baselines, triaging alerts, and coordinating remediation to measurably reduce dwell time and incident volume.
- Architect and implement SAML- and OAuth-based SSO integrations for key SaaS platforms, standardizing authentication flows and strengthening access control as part of a broader zero-trust security strategy aligned to NIST CSF 2.0.
- Harden Azure, GCP, AWS, and GitHub environments by implementing secure configurations, secret management, and finely tuned DLP and egress policies to prevent data leaks from high-value workloads and source-control systems.
- Developed and maintained detection and response playbooks mapped to MITRE ATT&CK, ensuring consistent coverage across threat vectors and enabling rapid, coordinated incident response.
- Design and operate Intune-based MDM for a distributed global workforce, enforcing OS hardening baselines, encryption, and conditional-access policies while minimizing end-user friction and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Enforced email security through DMARC, SPF, and DKIM policy design and tuning with Cisco CES/IronPort, Abnormal Security, and Ironscales, reducing successful phishing and business email compromise attempts.
- Built security automation tooling and scripts in Python, Bash, and PowerShell to streamline alert enrichment and automate compliance reporting, allowing analysts to focus on higher-value investigations.
Machine Learning Architect / Developer
NeuralFlight.ai
04.2023 - 02.2026
- Built end-to-end ML training pipelines that learn from hundreds of expert-tuned configurations across diverse motor, frame, and application combinations, achieving 80%+ optimal performance after a single flight versus hours/days of manual tuning.
- Designed and developed machine learning models for autonomous flight control systems (sUAS) using TensorFlow and PyTorch, optimizing real-time PID tuning and motor control algorithms from sensor fusion data to enhance flight stability.
- Engineered Python-based data preprocessing, model training, hyperparameter optimization, and evaluation workflows, accelerating experimentation and iteration on novel control algorithms to improve model performance.
- Designed system architecture for in-flight, real-time model inference to dynamically adjust control parameters, targeting deployment on embedded systems with constrained compute and power budgets.
Senior Manager, Information Security - Global Threat Management
Lippert Components
Elkhart
10.2023 - 12.2025
- Directed global threat management program, proactively identifying, evaluating, and reducing security threats and risks across the enterprise through a comprehensive risk-driven framework aligned to NIST CSF 2.0.
- Analyzed threat intelligence from government agencies, industry organizations, and third-party vendors to enhance awareness of the evolving threat landscape and inform proactive defensive strategies.
- Led incident response and crisis management efforts, developing response plans to rapidly identify, contain, and remediate security incidents while coordinating cross-functional stakeholders for effective resolution.
- Coordinated with IT, Legal, Human Resources, and external partners to establish a unified approach to threat management, security awareness training, and policy enforcement.
Manager, Azure Architecture
Inovalon, Inc.
Bowie
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Served as corporate point-of-contact for Azure initiatives, designing security policies and developing cloud migration strategies as a key member of Cloud Steering Committee.
- Led cross-functional teams to improve healthcare data analytics processes, resulting in streamlined decision-making.
- Oversaw project management and resource allocation across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders to ensure project alignment.
Chief Information Officer
Rome Technologies, Inc.
Pasadena
09.2011 - 03.2015
- Led technology strategy to align IT initiatives with organizational goals, fostering innovation and enhancing operational capabilities.
- Managed IT department to ensure alignment with business objectives and goals.
- Developed cybersecurity policies to safeguard sensitive company information and assets.
- Oversaw vendor relationships to improve service delivery and optimize costs, ensuring effective resource management.
- Designed Hyper-V clusters, SAN storage, VoIP systems, and cloud backup solutions for terminal server farm supporting over 3,000 customers, improving system reliability and user access.
Lead Systems Engineer
KearIT, Inc.
Baltimore
03.2011 - 09.2011
- Led team of 8 to deploy Windows Server 2008 R2, Exchange 2010, and VMware/Hyper-V solutions, enhancing service delivery for over 60 clients.
- Designed system architecture for complex engineering projects, ensuring optimal performance.
- Mentored junior engineers in technical skills and industry best practices.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for system specifications and operational procedures, improving clarity and usability for engineering teams.
Digital Network Exploitation Analyst
U.S. Marine Corps / NSA Partner Organization
Fort George G Meade
06.1998 - 07.2003
- Executed advanced digital network exploitation to support national intelligence and defensive cyberspace operations in classified environments.
- Conducted intelligence analysis on foreign network activities to support national security objectives.
- Analyzed complex network traffic, identifying hostile infrastructure to inform follow-on operations and long-term strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop techniques for securing foreign networks under legal constraints, strengthening overall operational security.
- Applied offensive tradecraft and emulation techniques to support a defense-in-depth approach for enterprise security.
- Delivered training on digital network exploitation tools and operational security, improving team proficiency and effectiveness in mission execution.
- Provided technical expertise for operational planning and decision-making processes, ensuring mission readiness.
Education
01.2010
01.2010
01.2000
01.2000
Skills
- Cybersecurity planning
- Endpoint security solutions
- Zero-trust security
- Email security protocols
- Data loss prevention
- Penetration testing
- Threat analysis
- Forensic analysis
- Risk assessment
- Device management and MDM
- Microsoft Defender expertise
- Access control
- Federation integration
- Cloud hardening
- Source-control protection
- Compliance design
- AI/ML optimization
- System development
- Scripting skills
- Framework adherence
- Program management
Websites
Timeline
Global Security Architect
Lippert Components
01.2026 - Current
Senior Manager, Information Security - Global Threat Management
Lippert Components
10.2023 - 12.2025
Machine Learning Architect / Developer
NeuralFlight.ai
04.2023 - 02.2026
Manager, Azure Architecture
Inovalon, Inc.
06.2016 - 02.2017
Chief Information Officer
Rome Technologies, Inc.
09.2011 - 03.2015
Lead Systems Engineer
KearIT, Inc.
03.2011 - 09.2011
Digital Network Exploitation Analyst
U.S. Marine Corps / NSA Partner Organization
06.1998 - 07.2003