Specialized Cybersecurity Expertise, Focused on Your Success
For over a decade, NIT has been the specialized cybersecurity partner for U.S. federal agencies and commercial enterprises operating in government and cloud environments. Our team of industry-recognized experts provides comprehensive, results-driven solutions in Assessment and Authorization (A&A), CMMC Advisory, FedRAMP compliance, Continuous Monitoring, and Penetration Testing. We don’t just advise; we implement and manage the solutions that build unshakeable security postures and accelerate your path to Authority to Operate (ATO).
225+ Successful Compliance Projects
Our Vision
Our vision is to define the standard for cybersecurity and compliance excellence in the public sector. We achieve this by integrating our cumulative decades of experience with optimal technologies and systematic methodologies, ensuring we provide the most effective and efficient path to securing our clients’ missions and strengthening their security posture.
Our Mission
Our mission is to be the most trusted cybersecurity partner to our clients by delivering exceptional value and unwavering expertise at every engagement. We achieve this by empowering our team of seasoned professionals with the resources and autonomy to excel. This commitment to our people is the foundation for the superior results and client satisfaction we deliver.
The Force Behind Your Cybersecurity Posture
Our curated team of industry-recognized experts brings decades of cumulative experience in commercial and government sectors. Built through elite referrals and rigorous vetting, our professionals are dedicated to proactively securing your critical mission.
Tariq Alvi
President & CEOFor three decades, Tariq Alvi has championed a powerful, simple idea: that clients deserve professional services without giving up personal attention. This principle is the bedrock of his leadership and the entire NIT culture. He founded XentIT in 2006 on this belief, and it guided the strategic acquisition of NIT in 2019 to form a comprehensive cybersecurity partner capable of handling the most complex government and cloud environments.
Never complacent, Tariq’s commitment to excellence led him back to the classroom to earn a Master’s in Cybersecurity Technology. This ensures our strategies are not only grounded in decades of experience but are also sharpened by the most current knowledge, providing clients with a trusted, forward-thinking advisor for their most critical security challenges.
Khalid Alvi
Executive Vice PresidentKhalid Alvi offers a rare and invaluable perspective, shaped over a 25-year career within the highest levels of federal IT leadership. Having served in executive roles at HHS/CMS, DoD, and the Department of Commerce, he doesn’t just understand cybersecurity from a technical standpoint, but from an operational, budgetary, and mission-centric one.
As Director for a major component of CMS, he was directly responsible for a $120M+ IT portfolio, Cloud resource management for critical systems like HealthCare.gov, and large-scale acquisitions. This firsthand experience with the very challenges our clients face makes him an indispensable architect of practical, compliant, and mission-aligned security strategies that are both effective and executable within the federal landscape.
Paul Johnson
Vice PresidentPaul Johnson is the bridge between advanced technology and tangible business value. A results-driven technical executive with a business school background, Paul excels at cutting through the noise of the latest tech trends to find solutions that are both secure and strategically sound.
His hands-on experience—from building data centers and networks to founding and running a successful Managed Service Provider (MSP)—gives him an operator’s mindset. He is passionate about bringing stability to complex IT environments and is uniquely skilled at designing cybersecurity programs that not only protect an organization but also enhance its operational efficiency and control long-term costs.
David Twilley
Director of SalesDavid Twilley is an accomplished cybersecurity sales executive with over 20 years of experience driving enterprise growth across North America. He leads our sales strategy for Managed Cybersecurity Services, Advisory, and reselling of industry leading IT & Cybersecurity products, helping organizations reduce risk and improve operational resilience.
Throughout his career, David has partnered with Fortune 500 and mid-market organizations to design comprehensive security frameworks spanning threat detection, incident response, and compliance. His extensive background includes senior leadership roles at Defy Security, Skyhigh Security, and Trend Micro, where he developed integrated cybersecurity programs through strategic partnerships.
Ernesto Fuller
Client Director & Senior Staff EngineerErnesto Fuller is the embodiment of a vigilant protector, with a career dedicated to defending the nation’s most critical networks. His journey began as a network security specialist in the U.S. Air Force, instilling in him a discipline and mission-focused approach that he carried into pivotal roles at the FBI, US Marshal’s Service, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
With over 25 years of experience, Ernesto has a profound understanding of the tactics used to breach government systems and the countermeasures needed to stop them. He is our clients’ trusted advisor on the front lines, known for his ability to rapidly diagnose vulnerabilities, implement resilient security architectures, and provide the expert guidance needed to maintain a constant state of readiness against evolving threats.
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