Speaker Bio
Mrs. Jennifer Connell is a SATCOM and Information Technology Cyber Subject Matter Expert for Next Generation Networks Priority Services Sub-Division. In her role, she helps lead the nationwide team effort to deliver priority capabilities in telecommunications commercial and government networks in support of Public Safety, Critical Infrastructure, and the National Security / Emergency Preparedness (NS/EP) community.
Prior to joining CISA in April of 2022, Mrs. Connell provided SATCOM, IT and cybersecurity capability and investment guidance to the Department of Defense for delivering SATCOM, command, control, communications, computers, and cyber capabilities to the warfighter. She developed strategic recommendations to support executive leadership decisions for key stakeholders from the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, Military Departments, Combatant Commands and Agencies during Integrated Program and Budget Reviews. She presented alternative capability investments and submissions as part of her evaluation of programs and/or portfolios of programs.
Mrs. Connell has a wide range of experience designing, installing, operating, maintaining, deploying, sustaining, and managing satellite and information technology communications networks using her extensive knowledge of multi-band systems and associated modems, RF and IF systems, routers, servers and related ancillary systems. She has 18 years of experience in the military and commercial sectors.