CISO appointment
Max Shier named Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Amentum
By CISO Tribune Editorial · Published
Max Shier is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Amentum. Max joins from Optiv, where they served as VP and CISO.
| Person | Max Shier |
|---|---|
| New role | Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) |
| Company | Amentum |
| Previous role | VP and CISO, Optiv |
| Announced | week of May 19, 2025 |
| Added to the record | September 26, 2026 |
| Source | SecurityWeek Industry Moves (week of 2025-05-19) |
Context from the record
- Amentum is filed under Professional Services, North America, on our record.
- Before this move, Max was VP and CISO at Optiv.
What this move signals
Amentum, a provider of engineering and technology solutions, appointed Max Shier as its CISO. Shier joins from Optiv, where he served as VP and CISO, and previously held cybersecurity roles at Lockheed Martin and Boeing.
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