ANDREW ESCOBEDO

Andrew is an experienced security and compliance professional helping federal agencies and contractors align with NIST, FedRAMP, CMMC, and DoD frameworks to achieve mission-ready authorization and compliance. Andrew’s previous experience as a Business Information Security Officer and Security Architect at Accenture Federal Services was primarily focused on delivering large-scale security governance programs across Defense and Intelligence portfolios, including oversight of 200+ concurrent initiatives supporting mission-critical operations. His earlier roles at Cyber Defense Technologies and One Network Enterprises centered on securing classified and unclassified environments, driving FedRAMP authorizations, CMMC readiness, and implementing RMF controls for defense and space programs. Within these engagements, Andrew has supported clients ranging from Fortune 30 enterprises to specialized defense contractors, providing him with a wide range of exposure to diverse federal IT environments. He has developed and demonstrated strong leadership in risk management, federal compliance assurance, and cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on aligning cybersecurity strategy to business and mission outcomes.