Parsons Corp. announced it has tapped veteran cybersecurity expert Trent Teyema as chief technology officer for its federal business.
Teyema will also serves as a senior vice president, and will oversee intellectual property protection, and research and development initiatives, among other duties.
Teyema, who has more than 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity field, most recently served as chief operating officer and chief of cyber readiness for the FBI. He also held appointed roles in the White House.
“Trent has proven experience in managing some of our country’s most complex and high-risk national security challenges,” said Carey Smith, president of Parsons’ federal business. “We look forward to working with him to expand Parsons’ technology solutions portfolio as it grows in scope and diversity.”
Teyema has a master’s degree in forensic science from George Washington University.