David Crawford is a lead cyber architect in the National Security and Justice business unit at CGI Federal, spearheading the company's zero trust, post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and artificial intelligence/superintelligence (AI/SI) security and governance initiatives. Drawing on deep expertise, David helps federal agencies advance integrated cybersecurity strategies that unify various disciplines and techniques to strengthen mission outcomes and long-term security posture.
Since 2017, David has led and supported the modernization of federal cybersecurity programs across civilian and national security missions, helping agencies navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape while aligning security investments to mission priorities. His work spans zero trust strategy and implementation, identity modernization, enterprise security architecture, governance and risk management, cyber resilience and the secure adoption of emerging technologies.
David collaborates with agency leaders to develop practical, scalable approaches that improve visibility, strengthen security foundations, accelerate modernization efforts, and enhance organizational agility in response to evolving federal mandates, mission demands, and future cybersecurity challenges.
Prior to specializing in federal cybersecurity, David designed and implemented enterprise software solutions across commercial, non-profit, and government environments beginning in 1986. He is a U.S. Army veteran and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in computer information systems from Northwest Nazarene College. His professional certifications include CISSP, PMP, CSM and SSM.
