10 November 2026

Geneva Employee Spotlight: Larry Williams Brings Military Experience to Mission-Critical Security

Larry Williams built a career around military service, a commitment he carries forward in his role at The Geneva Foundation. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and retiring from the U.S. Army, Williams now applies his experience in information systems, cybersecurity, and security operations to help protect the people and resources behind military medical research.

As Geneva’s Facility Security Officer, Insider Threat Senior Program Officer, and IT Security Specialist, Williams helps maintain a secure environment for the organization’s research programs and operations. His responsibilities include personnel and facility security clearances, security compliance, insider threat prevention, and protecting information systems and sensitive data.

While researchers and clinicians advance scientific discoveries, Williams helps provide the security infrastructure that allows their work to continue safely and without interruption.

A Career Built on Service

Williams began his military career as a warehouseman in the U.S. Marine Corps before serving in the U.S. Army as an Information Systems Specialist. A career transition into the Army’s 25B Information Systems Specialist military occupational specialty in 2005 helped establish the direction of his professional future.

He later earned a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice, building on the technical expertise developed throughout his military service.

Today, that experience supports Geneva’s efforts to meet federal security requirements and maintain the safeguards necessary for sensitive research. Williams is currently helping the organization work toward Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 while maintaining facility clearance requirements, conducting internal inspections, and managing security briefings for cleared personnel.

One of his professional highlights at Geneva has been successfully completing a facility inspection and resolving findings to meet Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency standards.

Protecting the Mission Behind the Research

For Williams, security is more than a compliance requirement. It is an essential part of enabling research that can improve military medical readiness and healthcare outcomes.

“I take pride in helping protect the organization’s people, facilities, and information, knowing that these efforts support advancements in military medicine and contribute to positive outcomes for those who serve our nation,” Williams said.

That commitment reflects the connection between his military service and his current role. Although his responsibilities have changed, Williams continues contributing to the military community by helping safeguard the research and partnerships that serve Service members and their families.

When he’s not safeguarding Geneva’s research operations, Williams pursues an impressive range of interests. He rides motorcycles and teaches motorcycle safety, collects books and music, and plays a variety of instruments. With more than 30 guitars and a collection of thousands of books and recordings, his interests reflect a curiosity that extends well beyond his professional expertise.

For Williams, retiring from the military did not mean stepping away from service. Through his work at Geneva, he continues applying his experience and expertise to a mission that supports the health and readiness of those who serve.

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