JA.Justin Arnold

Justin Arnold / Systems & identity

Identity. Infrastructure.
Practical engineering.

I lead identity governance and endpoint management at Clearwater Analytics / CWAN. I build secure, practical systems that connect people to the tools they need—from cloud identity and device management to enterprise networks.

IT Governance Team Lead · Clearwater Analytics / CWAN
Justin Arnold outdoors
Justin ArnoldEngineer. Problem solver. Navy veteran.

I bring hands-on engineering and team leadership together. My work spans identity governance, endpoint security, cloud migrations, and network architecture. I focus on replacing manual work with dependable automation, strengthening access controls, and making complex technology easier to operate.

Identity governanceSailPointEntra IDIntune & JamfAzurePowerShell & AnsibleNetwork architectureIT leadershipCloud automation
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Identity governance

Leading identity governance and endpoint management across SailPoint, Entra ID, SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, Intune, Jamf, and Autopilot.

02

Cloud & infrastructure

Moving infrastructure into the cloud, designing reliable networks, and supporting the platforms that teams depend on every day.

03

Automation & operations

Building repeatable workflows with PowerShell, Ansible, Logic Apps, and Azure Runbooks. Leading engineers with clear processes and practical technical direction.

Sep 2024 — Present

Clearwater Analytics / CWAN

IT Governance Team Lead

Lead enterprise identity governance and endpoint management, including access provisioning, endpoint compliance, and lifecycle automation. Partner with security, audit, and compliance teams while guiding engineers across Entra ID, Intune, Jamf, Autopilot, and SailPoint.

Sep 2022 — Sep 2024

Leviathan Security Group

IT Manager

Led a team of three remote IT professionals. Modernized business processes with Logic Apps, Azure Runbooks, Zapier, and Salesforce automation; advanced cloud migration, removed standing privileged access, and managed IT spending.

Apr 2021 — May 2023

Leviathan Security Group

System Administrator

Modernized Windows and Mac onboarding with Intune and Apple Business Manager. Implemented self-service access, just-in-time access and periodic reviews, integrated ticketing and asset tracking, and supported complex client networking requirements.

Dec 2019 — May 2024

EthZero, LLC

Co-Owner · Network Architect

Co-owned a Seattle-area datacenter services business. Designed and built reliable public-facing network infrastructure using Juniper, Cisco, and Arista equipment, with multi-provider connectivity and clear operational documentation.

Apr 2019 — Mar 2021

Boeing

Junior Systems and Data Analyst

Supported manufacturing and certification data systems, investigated complex support issues, and worked with engineering, planning, and factory teams.

Jul 2015 — Apr 2019

Leidos

Computer Systems Architect

Part of the team that stood up Azure Government cloud environments before release and supported them after release. Supported secure Microsoft Azure environments, configuration changes, and the implementation of new cloud environments.

2013 — 2015

Apex Systems · Boeing assignment

Dell Contractor

Supported network implementation, Cisco configuration, and hardware troubleshooting. Helped upgrade more than 100 wireless access points and scripted access-point identification.

2008 — 2013

United States Navy · USS Ford

Information Systems Technician

Supported shipboard users, servers, and network infrastructure. Developed an inventory application to reduce manual work and maintained connectivity through service changes.

Education

DeVry University · Bachelor of Science (BS) in Networking & Communications Management · 2017

A foundation in designing, managing, and securing computer networks and communications systems, connecting technical infrastructure with the needs of an organization.

Home labs & automation

I enjoy exploring Proxmox, self-hosted systems, and home automation projects—working through how services, devices, and infrastructure fit together.

Science fiction & digital art

I enjoy science-fiction imagery and experimenting with digital artwork, bringing a creative side to my interest in technology.

05 / Connect

Good systems start
with a conversation.

Let’s talk identity, infrastructure, and practical ways to make technology work better.

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