30+ years of proven experience delivering cloud architecture, network engineering, cybersecurity, and operational technology solutions to U.S. Government, Intelligence Community, and commercial clients.
Get Started Our ServicesFrom enterprise cloud migrations to zero-trust network security, White Wind Management delivers sophisticated solutions with senior-level expertise — no layers, no hand-offs.
End-to-end design and delivery of cloud and hybrid-cloud platforms. Proven leadership of large-scale migration programs including Amtrak's national IT and OT cloud migration — translating complex business requirements into resilient technical architectures.
Zero-Trust Network certified (2024). Expert implementation of cybersecurity frameworks, access control, compliance, and threat mitigation for federal, IC, and commercial environments — including critical infrastructure, OT networks, and classified facilities.
Full-lifecycle WAN/LAN architecture, SD-WAN, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), VMware NSX, and enterprise network management. Designed and deployed mission-critical infrastructure for DoD, NRO, NGA, CIA, the Navy/Marine Corps Intranet, and large federal agencies.
Specialized expertise bridging IT and OT environments. Directed Amtrak's OT vision and architecture program. Deep understanding of industrial control systems, critical infrastructure networks, and the unique security and operational requirements of OT environments.
Full business development lifecycle — proposal development, contract capture, and program execution. Proven track record winning and managing multi-year prime and sub-contracts across government and IC customers, generating significant multi-million dollar revenue streams.
Trusted honest-broker to senior government and IC leadership. Objective, expert evaluation of proposed architectures, vendor solutions, and technical strategies — with no conflicts of interest and direct access to a principal-level expert every engagement.
Steve Clapp is the founder and Managing Partner of White Wind Management LLC, bringing over 30 years of senior-level experience spanning enterprise cloud architecture, network and systems engineering, cybersecurity, and Intelligence Community (IC) operations. Since founding White Wind in 2014, Steve has served as the lead architect and senior advisor on some of the nation's most consequential technology programs.
At Amtrak, Steve leads the development and transition of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation's enterprise cloud and network migration program — directing the technical architecture and planning of Amtrak's integrated IT and OT vision, and translating complex business requirements into deployable, cloud-based platform designs.
For CIA and national security customers, Steve has provided engineering support in CONUS, OCONUS, and active warzone environments. Hand-picked to support U.S. Government VIP special communications needs in high-visibility field missions, he has served as an independent honest-broker to senior CIA staff — providing objective expert feedback on field client/server and cloud solutions. He personally spearheaded a critical communications restoral effort in a warzone network center, instituting new cybersecurity measures and completing all taskings in half the expected timeframe.
Earlier in his career, Steve directed a $34M P&L portfolio of DNI and CIA collection systems at ASC, led a $25M network management program for the National Reconnaissance Office at BDM/Northrop Grumman, and held senior consulting and architecture roles at Booz Allen & Hamilton, Verizon Federal, and CMS Information Services — delivering enterprise programs for the NGA, DoD, DOJ, SSA, NMCI, and large public-sector organizations.
Steve holds a B.S. in Information Systems Management from the University of Maryland and maintains an active TS/SCI clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph.
A lean, principal-led firm where you work directly with the expert — not a team of junior staff. Senior judgment at every step.
Every engagement is led by Steve directly — 30+ years of enterprise architecture and IC operations experience, not delegated to junior consultants.
Active TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph. Qualified and ready to support classified programs, sensitive environments, and national security customers.
No vendor allegiances. We provide independent, expert assessments you can trust — the same role Steve has played for CIA senior leadership.
From warzone restorals to national railroad migrations, White Wind has a track record of executing complex programs on time and under pressure.
Deep experience across government, intelligence, defense, and commercial sectors — with the clearance and credentials to work where it matters most.
A direct, senior-led approach — no bureaucracy, no hand-offs. From first conversation to final delivery, you work with the principal.
We listen carefully to understand your mission, constraints, environment, and desired outcomes.
A clear technical roadmap with defined milestones, deliverables, and realistic timelines built around your requirements.
Hands-on implementation led by Steve — keeping you informed and in control throughout the engagement.
We measure outcomes against mission objectives and ensure solutions are operationally sound before closing out.
Ready to move your mission forward? Reach out directly to discuss how White Wind Management can help.
Steve Clapp
Founder & Managing Partner
Email: sclapp@whitewindllc.com
Phone: 571.455.7760
Location: Fairfax, Virginia