Mitchell Barber
Redondo Beach, CA
Summary
Principal Solutions Architect with over a decade of experience designing, positioning, and delivering enterprise cybersecurity platforms for complex, global organizations. Led high-value technical engagements by translating business risk into secure, scalable architectures across cloud, SIEM/SOAR, and hybrid environments. Drove adoption of outcome-based solutions through executive-level advisory, rigorous architectural design, and clear ROI articulation. Known for shaping deal strategy, influencing senior stakeholders, and strengthening pre-sales organizations through mentorship, technical rigor, and close alignment with product and go-to-market teams.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Client Solutions Advisor
Optiv
03.2015 - 03.2025
- Led complex client engagements across regulated and commercial sectors, translating security requirements into tailored solutions that increased client adoption of Optiv services and expanded long term account value.
- Delivered strategic security roadmaps aligned to business risk and budget constraints, enabling clients to prioritize investments and measurably reduce exposure across critical assets.
- Orchestrated cross functional teams including engineering, delivery, and partners to design and implement integrated security solutions, resulting in faster deployment timelines and improved client satisfaction.
- Evaluated client environments through detailed discovery and gap analysis, identifying actionable improvements that strengthened security posture and supported executive decision making.
- Negotiated and closed high value solution engagements by presenting clear technical and financial justification, contributing to consistent revenue growth within assigned accounts.
Senior Security Consultant
Accuvant
05.2013 - 03.2015
- Designed and executed penetration testing engagements that uncovered complex attack paths, directly strengthening client defenses against advanced persistent threats.
- Delivered executive-level risk briefings that translated technical findings into clear business implications, influencing funding decisions for long-term security initiatives.
- Engineered customized security architectures aligned with regulatory requirements, supporting successful audits and improving compliance readiness across multiple environments.
- Directed incident response investigations, containing active breaches and restoring operational stability while preserving forensic evidence for legal and regulatory review.
- Developed threat modeling frameworks that improved clients’ ability to anticipate emerging risks and prioritize controls based on real-world attack scenarios.
Associate Director – Information Technology
Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
2003 - 05.2013
- Implemented institution-wide cybersecurity controls and incident response protocols, reducing exposure to data breaches, and ensuring protection of sensitive patient and research information.
- Guided selection and deployment of research and clinical applications, improving interoperability between laboratory systems, electronic records, and reporting platforms.
- Controlled departmental budgets and capital investments, reallocating resources to high-impact initiatives, and achieving measurable cost containment without service degradation.
- Partnered with executive leadership, clinicians, and investigators to translate operational needs into technical solutions that advanced research efficiency and institutional performance.
- Standardized IT policies, documentation, and change management practices improve audit readiness and support consistent service delivery across departments.
Technician
Boston Police Department - Information Services Group
1996 - 1999
- Provided technical support for records management, dispatch, and investigative systems, directly supporting time-sensitive law enforcement operations.
- Documented technical procedures, system changes, and incident resolutions, improving knowledge transfer and consistency within the Information Services Group.
- Collaborated with vendors and internal teams to troubleshoot escalated issues, accelerating resolution timelines, and reducing repeat incidents.
- Monitored system performance and hardware health, identifying potential failures early, and implementing corrective actions to prevent service disruptions.
- Delivered clear technical guidance and training to end users, increasing system adoption, and reducing recurring support requests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, With A Minor in Computer Science
Northeastern University
Boston MASkills
- Architecture
- cybersecurity
- Cloud
- SIEM
- SOAR
- Integration
- Leadership
- Consulting
- Strategy
- Migration
- Automation
- Analytics
- Governance
- Compliance
- Zero Trust
- Pre Sales
- Evangelism
- Mentorship
- Risk
- Innovation
- Road mapping
Professional Profile
• Over 35 years of extensive experience covering practically the entire IT, Cybersecurity, and sales spectrum.
• Experience selling and designing solutions to multiple Fortune 100 companies.
• Excellent documenting skills and strong analytical, financial, oral, and written abilities.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with diplomacy and tact.
Timeline
Senior Client Solutions Advisor
Optiv
03.2015 - 03.2025
Senior Security Consultant
Accuvant
05.2013 - 03.2015
Associate Director – Information Technology
Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
2003 - 05.2013
Technician
Boston Police Department - Information Services Group
1996 - 1999
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, With A Minor in Computer Science
Northeastern University