Kestra

KIHOMAC is a veteran-owned aerospace and defense engineering company that exists to solve one of the military's most critical challenges: keeping aging weapon systems mission-ready in an era of rapid technological change. Since 2003, KIHOMAC has specialized in reverse engineering and reengineering complex aerospace systems, then manufacturing replacement components that extend the life of vital defense platforms. The company operates 200,000 square feet of facilities across all three Air Force Sustainment Centers and Naval Air Systems Command, including a state-of-the-art Center for Advanced Manufacturing in Layton, Utah. With over 350 employees nationwide and 35% veterans among their workforce, KIHOMAC provides complete lifecycle support for systems like the A-10 Thunderbolt II and has secured major contracts including a $43.9 million Digital Visual Imaging System program for the OC-135B aircraft. What sets KIHOMAC apart is their unique combination of military expertise and advanced manufacturing capabilities. Their leadership team includes seasoned military, aerospace development, and business professionals who understand defense customer needs firsthand. The company's capabilities span systems engineering, software development, precision machining, composite manufacturing, prototyping, and sustainment support. KIHOMAC approaches complex problems with flexibility and innovation - from developing the F-35 Advanced Travel Pod to creating configurable aerial pods for electro-optical and infrared payloads. Their commitment to quality is evidenced by ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certifications, and they continue investing in domestic manufacturing capacity to scale U.S.-made drone production. KIHOMAC's mission-driven culture centers on integrity, precision, and protecting warfighters through engineering excellence.

Kestra Holdings operates a nationwide wealth management platform ecosystem serving independent financial professionals - which means the attack surface spans client data, transaction systems, and advisor-facing infrastructure across a distributed user base. Founded in 1997, the company builds end-to-end fintech solutions that handle sensitive financial information at scale, creating threat models around data exfiltration, platform integrity, and compliance enforcement. The architecture needs to secure both the advisor tooling and the underlying systems that process investments and client portfolios. The security challenge here is classic fintech: protecting high-value targets (financial accounts, PII, transaction data) while enabling a user experience that independent advisors can actually use without friction. That means implementing controls that don't break workflows - MFA that scales, zero-trust architectures for distributed access, and monitoring that can detect anomalous behavior across thousands of independent practices. The platform also has to meet regulatory requirements (SEC, FINRA) while staying operationally nimble enough to support the "fiercely independent" advisor model the company markets around. The stack isn't publicly disclosed, but the operational domain involves securing cloud infrastructure, API layers connecting advisors to core systems, and likely third-party integrations with custodians and data providers. The company's focus on "cutting-edge technology" suggests active platform development, which translates to securing CI/CD pipelines, managing secrets, and ensuring secure software development practices across engineering teams building for a compliance-heavy vertical.

Keolis is a global leader in the shared mobility market and a committed partner to public transport authorities worldwide. Together, we co-construct safe, smart and sustainable public transport solutions that help to create more attractive places to live and work. With operations spanning 13 countries and 70,000 employees, Keolis serves 300 public transport authorities and operates 13 different modes of transport, from buses and coaches to rail networks, trams, and metros. For over 100 years, Keolis has been dedicated to designing efficient, sustainable, and tailored transport solutions that address communities' environmental, economic, and safety-related issues. Our mission-driven approach focuses on reducing traffic, pollution, and congestion while improving the quality of daily life for millions of travelers. We imagine and deploy mobility solutions that make cities more livable, connecting communities and creating spaces where everyone belongs through responsible and sustainable operations.

KUBRA runs cloud infrastructure processing over two billion customer interactions annually for 475 utility, government, and insurance clients - reaching 40% of households across the US and Canada. The threat surface is substantial: billing systems, payment rails, outage communications, and AI-powered customer engagement tools that essential service providers depend on to reach consumers. Any compromise hits critical infrastructure dependencies at scale. The security team operates across a hybrid AWS environment running Kubernetes orchestration with Terraform-managed infrastructure. The stack spans Java, Python, Go, and JavaScript services backed by MySQL, Oracle, and DynamoDB data stores. CI/CD pipelines run through GitHub Actions and CircleCI with GitOps deployment via Argo CD and FluxCD. The operational domain includes payment processing compliance, multi-tenant isolation for government and utility clients, and availability requirements that mirror the essential services they support. Founded in 1992 as a printing operation, KUBRA migrated to cloud-based platforms as utilities and municipalities digitized customer engagement. The company now handles preference management, alert systems, and AI-driven communications - domains where data integrity, authentication boundaries, and regulatory compliance requirements intersect. Security work here means understanding both modern cloud-native architectures and the legacy integration points that come with serving established infrastructure clients.

Telstra is Australia's leading telecommunications and technology company, building and operating the networks that keep millions of Australians connected every day. With a history dating back to 1901, Telstra has evolved from the Postmaster-General's Department into a tech powerhouse with a global presence spanning over 30 countries. The company delivers a full range of products and services including mobile phones, NBN broadband internet, 5G connectivity, and streaming services to consumers, businesses, large enterprises, and government organizations. Guided by its purpose to build a connected future so everyone can thrive, Telstra serves approximately 22.5 million retail mobile services and 3.4 million retail bundle and data services across Australia. The company's Connected Future 30 strategy aims to radically innovate its core business and enable Australia's digital transformation. Telstra's culture is shaped by its Big Three behaviors - Look Beyond, Work as One, and Make a Difference - driving how the company shows up for customers and each other in building a more inclusive, prosperous Australia through technology and human connection.

Northstrat exists to solve the most complex technology challenges facing our nation's security. Every day, critical missions in the Intelligence, Defense, and Law Enforcement communities depend on software and systems that simply cannot fail. When these systems are built on outdated approaches or stretched beyond their limits, the risks aren't just technical - they threaten the safety and effectiveness of the people protecting our country. Northstrat was founded in 2006 to change this reality, bringing together exceptional engineers who understand that national security isn't an abstract concept - it's real people making decisions with real consequences. Our employee-owned structure means every person who builds these solutions has a personal stake in their success, creating accountability that drives excellence in every line of code and every system architecture we design. What sets Northstrat apart is our commitment to the people behind the technology. We've built a culture that proves you can deliver mission-critical software for the most demanding government clients while maintaining genuine work-life balance. Our Individual Benefits Account puts employees in control of their compensation, with 50% of monthly salary accruing as additional benefits - from medical coverage to retirement contributions through our Profit Sharing Plan. This approach has earned us recognition as a 2025 Top Workplace, ranked #2 among mid-size companies by The Washington Post. We specialize in Agile Software Development, Business Intelligence & Analytics, Intelligence Mission Systems, Systems Engineering, and IT infrastructure that powers classified and commercial projects alike. Whether it's satellite mission management systems, command and control platforms, or data analytics that transform complex information into actionable intelligence, we deliver solutions that work because we understand what's at stake.