Experience

Compliance-First. Veteran-Led. Mission-Ready.

Fortek Cybersolutions LLC brings operational credibility developed through military service, defense manufacturing, customer-facing operational environments, and federal market engagement activities. Our experience is grounded in accountability, documentation discipline, operational continuity, and structured execution.

Leadership Background

Jorge Zapata — Founder & Managing Member

Fortek was built on experience developed across military leadership, defense manufacturing, customer-facing operational roles, and the realities of building a federal-facing small business. These environments shaped Fortek’s operating approach: disciplined execution, structured workflows, responsive communication, and accountability-focused practices.

Where Our Experience Comes From

United States Marine Corps | Combat Engineer & Fire Team Leader | 2003 – 2007

Jorge served as a Combat Engineer with deployments to Iraq, conducting mounted security patrols, route clearance operations, and checkpoint operations. As a Fire Team Leader, he was responsible for accountability, task execution, and mission coordination in high-pressure environments.

Relevant experience includes:

• Accountability for weapons, ammunition, explosives, and sensitive equipment inventories.

• Field documentation and recordkeeping activities.

• Tactical communications and reporting activities.

• Equipment sustainment, troubleshooting, and field-level maintenance.

• Team leadership and mission coordination.

• Training and mission preparation activities.

• Purple Heart recipient.

This experience shaped Fortek’s approach to accountability, communication, and disciplined execution.

Northrop Grumman | Laser Technician | 2008 – 2010

Experience within defense manufacturing environments reinforced structured processes, technical troubleshooting, documentation discipline, and quality-focused operational practices.

Relevant experience includes:

• Precision assembly and inspection activities.

• Technical troubleshooting and issue resolution.

• Process documentation and quality assurance practices.

• Structured manufacturing environments requiring consistency and precision.

Fortek Cybersolutions LLC | Founder & Managing Member | 2025 – Present

Fortek’s development activities focus on building structured operational capabilities aligned with mission-focused environments and evolving federal requirements.

Operational activities include:

• Developing cybersecurity and compliance workflows aligned with NIST SP 800-171, NIST CSF, and RMF concepts.

• Supporting SSP activities and POA&M management.

• Federal market engagement with agencies, prime contractors, and industry partners.

• Microsoft 365 administration and workflow automation activities.

• Maintaining governance documentation, process documentation, and operational records supporting accountability.

• Developing CMMC-aligned operational practices.

Industry & Environmental Experience 

Fortek's experience is supported by active federal registrations and verified credentials:

UEI: GVWJGNC16M24 · CAGE: 164V6

NAICS Primary: 541519 SBA-Certified SDVOSB · SAM.gov Active & Current