Rob Powers

Senior Manager, Platform Infrastructure | Managed Security Services (MSS)

Lakeland, Florida, United States

About

Results-driven Managed Security Services Senior Manager with 25+ years of experience delivering enterprise security operations, analytics, and device management solutions across complex technical environments, including more than 18 years of leadership experience in Managed Security Services (MSS), Security Operations Center (SOC) and Network Operations Center (NOC) management. Demonstrated success in building, mentoring, and retaining high-performing teams while optimizing operational performance, service delivery, and client outcomes. Adept at leading through change, establishing scalable processes, and driving strategic initiatives in dynamic, high-growth environments. Extensive experience across recruiting, employee development, performance management, goal alignment, and organizational leadership. I am committed to enabling robust operational security and infrastructure solutions that address evolving challenges in the IT and MSS landscape. Most recently at Capgemini, I contributed to the development and optimization of platform infrastructure, leveraging my expertise in security operations to drive impactful outcomes for the organization.

Experience

  • Capgemini (18 yrs 7 mos)
    • Senior Manager, Platform Infrastructure
      Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Senior Security Manager
      2025 - Jun 2026 · 1 yr 6 mos

      As Senior Manager, led a high-performing group of engineering professionals responsible for advancing Capgemini’s infrastructure posture across regional and global workstreams. This role was pivotal in driving strategic transformation, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration in support of a unified global infrastructure vision.

    • Senior Manager, Operations Security Management & Controls (OpsSec) Managed Security Services (MSS)
      May 2022 - Feb 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Senior Security Manager at Capgemini (by way of Industrial Defender > Lockheed Martin > Leidos Cyber > Capgemini)
    2008 - 2021 · 13 yrs

    As Senior Manager, led the 24x7 SOC & TAC (team size of 24) and provided oversight and training to the Network/Security Operations Center (NOC/SOC) Team, delivering global, round-the clock services at the tier II and III levels. Served as the single point of contact for all security inquiries and alerts while directing the NOC/SOC Team in overall network and security operations.

  • Senior Manager, Global Device Operations Center, Managed Security Services at Industrial Defender
    Aug 2016 - Feb 2019 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Senior Manager, SOC/TAC Operations at Lockheed Martin
    Feb 2014 - Aug 2016 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Network Security Analyst at Industrial Defender - Fandotech IT Services
    Jan 2009 - Feb 2014 · 5 yrs 2 mos