Zermount Inc. - Cybersecurity Consulting

About Zermount

What does Zermount mean?

Zermount is a combination of the two words Surmount and Zealous.

Surmount demonstrates our ability to prevail over any obstacle or difficulty.

Zealous reflects our commitment to diligence, devotion, and passion.

Our foundation for success has been built on these ideals. We believe strongly in them, and they are the keystone principles of our company.

Our mission is to provide client-focused professional services in the discipline areas of Cybersecurity, Management, and Information Technology to government and commercial customers. Our services are based on proven methodologies, reliable practices, exceptional task execution, company-wide business acumen, and exceptional leadership.

What We Do

Cybersecurity

Authorizations & Assessments
Security Engineering & Architecture
Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Management
Secure Software & System Development
Root Cause & Cyber Threat Analysis
Incident Response & Security Operations
Security & Privacy Program Development
Governance, Risk Management, & Compliance
Data Mining & Computer Forensics

Management & Leadership

Outcome Identification & Prioritization
Program & Project Management
Policy & Procedure Development
Process Improvement & Implementation
Performance Management
Solution & Strategy Development
Security & Service Operations
Analytics & Decision-Making Support
Operational Planning

Information Technology

Splunk Implementation & O&M
Application Engineering & Architecture
Network Engineering & Architecture
System Engineering & Architecture
Configuration Management (CM)
System Engineering Lifecycle Management
System Development Lifecycle Management
Network & System Monitoring
Security Operations Monitoring

Why We Do It

In today's world, we continue to see the evolution of cutting-edge technology and how it increasingly drives every aspect of our lives. Now more than ever, regardless of physical location, millions of people are connected to the information grid - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. While this enables our society to be more efficient, effective, and productive, it also introduces ever-changing security concerns such as privacy invasions; unauthorized access; fraud; identity theft; information disclosure; modification of systems; disruption of networks; or destruction of information and data. As we are no longer confined by brick and mortar, boundaries are virtually non-existent. This also introduces concerns and issues with the management, performance, and operation of not only projects but the systems, networks, information, and data which power them - while the need still remains to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability.

The new digital age in which we all now live demands experts who are able to manage, engineer, secure, operate, and maintain the infrastructures, technologies, applications, and data which operate and transmit on a continuous basis. These types of services are needed and sought after by government agencies, commercial institutes, and private clients. It is Zermount's goal to provide all of our clients and customers with the best and brightest experts to perform these services and assist them in meeting goals and accomplishing the mission.

How We Do It

Company-Wide Certifications

Zermount takes pride in providing our clients with the best and brightest experts in our discipline areas. Our subject matter experts not only have the experience and knowledge to perform at the highest levels, but they also hold a number of industry certifications, such as:

Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
Certified Authorization Professional (CAP)
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
SEI Insider Threat Program Manager (ITPM)
CompTIA Security+ / CompTIA Network+

GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN)
GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM)
GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWN)
GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst (GCFA)
GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)

Splunk Certified Developer
Splunk Certified Architect
Splunk Certified Administrator
Splunk Certified Sales Engineer
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI)

Where We Do It

     Regardless of the industry, technology continues to evolve and along with it the security posture and threat landscape of the environment. When coupled with the challenges faced by performance management, it is imperative that clients partner with a company who understands their needs and industry as well as they do.

     Zermount is lead by a dynamic, results-oriented, proven executive leader with a strong history of performance in high-pace, high-visibility organizations. Our leadership and professionals stay abreast and knowledgeable of industry standards and emerging trends, by familiarization with regulations, utilizing best practices, continuous research of demands, trends, and future growth, and participation in working groups, organizations, and industry training.

     Our experience and relationships allow us to span over a number of markets and sectors while still remaining focused and dedicated to our clients, customers, and their missions. Some of those relationships include:

Department of Homeland Security
Department of Defense
Library of Congress
Department of Justice
Department of State
Department of Treasury

Micro-Agencies

Industry / Manufacturing

State Government

Healthcare

Local Government

Legal Firms

Law Enforcement

Financial Institutions

Zermount Leadership

Terry Butler

CEO

     A proven leader with 14 years of experience in Cybersecurity and Information Technology, including over 10 years of experience in technical and managerial leadership positions and 7 years working abroad. Proven capabilities in introducing innovative solutions and enhanced strategies to improve the security posture, increase the operational efficiency, and promote the overall program effectiveness within client organizations.
     Effectively designed, implemented, and managed multi-million dollar projects working in IT and Cybersecurity for the past 5 years. Consistently demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of clients, understanding of their missions, and requirements - while providing technical expertise and enduring solutions. Extensive experience facilitating and maintaining positive relationships with a range of stakeholders for new and ongoing business partnerships, domestically and overseas, including in particular defense and civilian agencies.
     Dynamic, mission-driven, and results-oriented, possessing excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working in fast-paced environments and highly-visible organizations. Experienced mentor and manager to hundreds of technical and non-technical personnel; builds strong teams, fosters professional growth, and improves performance management to accomplish the goals set forth by the client organizations and customers.
     After serving as an active duty Army officer, Mr. Butler served as a federal Information Security Manager for the Department of Defense (DOD) and then moved on to several private sector firms, both large and small and in a wide variety of industries. Mr. Butler holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and numerous industry certifications.

Johanna Javier

President

     Technically experienced as well as an accomplished leader in management and program design, Miss Javier has 10 years of experience in Information Technology - 5 of those in cybersecurity disciplines. Miss Javier has proven herself effective while leading and directing the boots on the ground - accomplishing mission goals - and also has enjoyed success at the strategic level, where she has been the architect for technical solutions, process improvements, and synchronized success across multi-branching efforts for customers such as the IRS' Cybersecurity and Enterprise Operations teams.
     An extensive background in homegrown Federal applications allows Miss Javier a unique insight into the needs of the business and therefore how IT may best support and enable that business, in several practices across the ITSM and Cybersecurity spaces. Miss Javier has a specialized ability for getting directly to the heart of the business and holds that heart always at the forefront of every action in support of her customers.
     Personable as well as knowledgeable, a facilitator as well as an initiative-taker, Miss Javier believes that while tools contribute to solutions, people are at the root of success. In the IT industry, understanding and communication are often just as invaluable as technical prowess - if not moreso. Working with people to ensure mission success and business value is the approach that drives the vision which she provides to Zermount's relationships with our clients.
     Miss Javier has served multiple customers with zeal and a devotion to success - notably the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, the Internal Revenue Service, the Air Force, and others. With a strong base of Federal experience, Miss Javier has branched out also into the private sector, retaining the same focus on people and outcomes. Miss Javier holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and numerous industry certifications.

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