Dr Ben E Magee, Ph.D
Chairman / CEO / CIO
Dr. Magee is Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Information Systems Security Solutions, Inc. (IS3) and possesses an extensive Information Technology (IT) and Intelligence background. Dr. Magee has over nineteen years of applied IT experience.
As majority partner and co-founder of IS3, Dr. Magee shared a vision, with long-time friend and business partner (Marc Richa), of creating an IT company that would provide clients with total “turn-key” solutions, while utilizing a client centric approach throughout the process. “Understanding the client’s requirements and being able to deliver a quality product or service is one of the key aspects of success, the other being the employees as assets.”
Prior to co-founding IS3, Dr. Magee enjoyed successful tenures with some of the top fortune 500 IT and consulting firms in the country; DynCorp/Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), Booz/Allen/Hamilton, Science Application International Corporation (SAIC); holding positions as Senior IT Scientist, Chief Design Architect/Associate and Program Manager; respectively.
While supporting the Office of the Secretary of Defense’s Chief Information Office, working in the capacity as a Senior IT Scientist, Dr. Magee was responsible for developing several Continuity of Operation Plans (COOP); most notable was Dr. Magee’s dedication to service during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the Pentagon. Dr. Magee played a significant role in restoring connectivity to displaced tenants throughout the Pentagon. Additionally, Dr. Magee participated as Chief Network Design Architect during the Pentagon Core Modernization design effort. His detailed designs were instrumental in developing the $320 million dollar Command Communications Survivability Program (CCSP). Dr. Magee’s remarkable vision, astounding intellect and leadership, have made IS3 one of the fastest growing IT companies in the Washington Metropolitan area. Dr. Magee also enjoyed an impressive United States Army military career that included tours of duty abroad and most notable Ft. Myer, VA and The White House. Dr. Magee holds several patents and is a published author.
Dr. Magee earned a Doctor of Philosophy Degree from Kennedy Western University and additional post-graduate studies at The Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Magee’s graduate studies include dual Master of Science Degrees from The Johns Hopkins University and an MBA from Georgetown University. Dr. Magee received undergraduate education from Strayer University, Howard University and The University of Alabama. Dr. Magee is a member of The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., IEEE, AFCEA, NVTC, NDIA and MENSA International Organization.
