InQwest specializes in providing High Value Cyber Security services with a “No Compromise on Quality” approach.
InQwest Inc was founded in 2015 in Arlington, Virginia, by passionate members working within the IT Security Community. The staff has over 30 years of combined experience in providing IT solutions to both Commercial and Government customers. InQwest’s skill set ranges from Cyber Security, Full Lifecycle Development & Encryption to Authorization & Accreditation, Network Infrastructure, and Security Operations.
As an up and coming consulting firm, we have dedicated IT Security subject matter experts ensuring the high demands of Cyber Security for government and private clients. Over the years, InQwest has had the opportunity to constantly improve the security posture of critical systems within government agencies, commercial entities, and America’s small businesses. Through this experience we have found there should be “No Compromise on Quality” when it comes to the work. This has become our company motto and we standby this statement in all things InQwest.
InQwest offers a wide variety of CyberSecurity, Information Technology, and Vulnerability Assessment consulting services. Our IT Security SMEs leverage extensive experience in the government and commercial spaces to provide expert level services to our clients.
CONTRACT VEHICLES
SBA 8(a) Certified Program Participant
General Services Administration IT Schedule 70
Contract #47QTCA19D00E5
SIN 132-51 Information Technology
Professional Services
SIN 132-45 Highly Adaptive Cyber Security Services
SeaPort-Next Generation (NG) Sub Contract
Holder – Contract #N0017819D7119.
Department of Education (DoED)’s $300M Cybersecurity and Privacy Support Services (CPSS) BPA Contract# GS-35F-0189V Order# 91003121A0004
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), Test and Evaluation Division (RSTE), Department-Wide Independent Test Agent (DITA) Contract# 70RSAT21A00000009
BUSINESS CERTIFICATIONS
Maryland Small Business Reserve
Certification – SB12-32753
Virginia Small Minority-owned
Business – 807442
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority – Local Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey -Minority Business Enterprise
System for Award Management – Small Disadvantaged Business, Minority Business Enterprise, Hispanic American Business Enterprise
Virginia Department Of
Transportation Small Business Enterprise
NAICS CODES
541519 |
Other Computer Related Svcs |
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541511 |
Computer Programming |
541512 |
Computer Systems Design |
541513 |
Computer Facilities Mgmt |
541611 |
Admin & Gen Mgmt Consulting |
561210 |
Facilities Support Services |
561990 |
All Other Support Services |
541330 |
Engineering Services |
541618 |
Other Mgmt Consulting Svcs |
541690 |
Other Scientific & Tech Consulting |
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561320 |
Temporary Help Services |
811212 |
Computer & Office Machine |
518210 |
Data Process, Hosting, and Related |
541990 |
All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
561110 |
Office Admin Svcs |
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OUR TEAM
JUAN LOPEZ
President / CEO
Juan Lopez is the President of InQwest Inc, where he serves as a Project Manager and Senior Security Engineer. Throughout his 15 years of progressive experience as a computer science professional, Juan has served the Department of Defense, Department of Labor, Department of Homeland Security & other commercial companies. Juan conducts technical assessments including penetration testing, network infrastructure, web application security, and information assurance on government and commercial systems. His background in security & cybersecurity operations, and NIST based accreditations allow him to deliver in-depth and holistic security assessments.
Juan is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Web App Penetration Tester (CWAPT), and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) with a degree in Computer Science from Frostburg State University. Juan founded InQwest Inc. in 2015 as a direct reflection of his cybersecurity experience, work ethic, and professional beliefs that are culminated in the company’s “No Compromise on Quality” approach.
Walter Watanabe is the Vice President at InQwest Inc., where he serves as a Web Application Subject Matter Expert and Senior Security Engineer. Throughout his eighteen years of progressive experience as a computer science professional, Walter has served the Department of Defense, Department of Labor, Department of Homeland Security, and other commercial companies. Walter conducts technical assessments for web applications, mobile applications, and network infrastructures within the government and commercial sectors. He utilizes his skillsets from a web and database development background to deliver in-depth and holistic security assessments. Walter’s dedication to IT security resonates in his belief to deliver a quality product and outstanding client support.
Walter is a CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+), GIAC Certified Web App Penetration Tester (GWAPT), and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and holds an Information System Management degree from George Mason University. Walter’s cybersecurity experience, work ethic, and professional beliefs are reflected in the company’s “No Compromise on Quality” approach.
WALTER WATANABE
CTO