CISO appointment
Kent Goodrow named Chief Information Security Officer at Systems Engineering
Kent Goodrow is the Chief Information Security Officer of Systems Engineering. Kent was promoted internally from the role of Account Executive.
Records: Systems Engineering · Kent Goodrow · Career profile on CISO Spotlights ↗
| Person | Kent Goodrow |
|---|---|
| New role | Chief Information Security Officer |
| Company | Systems Engineering |
| Previous role | Account Executive, Systems Engineering |
| Announced | February 13, 2024 |
| Added to the record | September 30, 2026 |
| Source | PR Newswire (company announcement) |
Context from the record
- Systems Engineering is filed under Technology, North America, on our record.
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What this move signals
Systems Engineering, a managed technology services provider in New England, announced the appointment of Kent Goodrow to the role of Chief Information Security Officer. Goodrow joined the firm in 2012 and most recently served as an Account Executive supporting enterprise clients.
What the sources say
In the new role, Goodrow is focused on driving the strategic direction of the security needs of Systems Engineering and its clients, according to the release.
In his recent post as Account Executive, Goodrow counseled enterprise clients facing complex IT-related risks and compliance needs, the company says. Since he joined in 2012, Goodrow has held leadership, technical and professional roles at Systems Engineering, according to the release. The release says Goodrow has more than a decade of experience in the cybersecurity and technology fields. According to the company, Goodrow is working toward a Master's degree in Cybersecurity Management at Southern New Hampshire University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from St. Lawrence University. His certifications include a Certified Cybersecurity credential from ISC2 and a NIST CSF Lead Implementer certification, the release says.
Systems Engineering was founded in 1988, is 100% employee-owned and holds SOC 2, Type 2 certification, according to the company. The release says the company serves clients across the country from offices in Manchester, New Hampshire, and Portland, Maine. According to the release, more than 190 information technology professionals at the company provide planning and implementation services, including cloud, cybersecurity and managed IT services. The company says its clients come from healthcare, banking and financial services, education, manufacturing, construction, technology, professional services and the nonprofit sector.
The company said the significance of the appointment was highlighted by Erik Thomas, who was Director of Advisory Services at Systems Engineering at the time of the announcement.
Sources
- PR Newswire (company announcement)
- Systems Engineering Elevates Cybersecurity Leadership with Kent Goodrow as New Chief Information Security Officer. Systems Engineering, read November 10, 2026.
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