System High

System High Proactive Protection sustains secrecy and surprise for sensitive national security programs.

System High provides cybersecurity services to critical systems, implementing proactive measures to mitigate threats.

The System High Advantage—Tailored Proactive Protection Lifecycle Approach

System High’s Lifecycle Protection approach combines the expertise and strength of multiple disciplines to ensure mission protection.

Enlightenment Capital has made an investment in Chantilly, Virginia-based System High Corporation, a provider of proactive protection, security engineering, counterintelligence, and cybersecurity solutions, serving select government and commercial customers. No financial terms were disclosed.

Bob Work joined System High’s board, bringing decades of national security and defense expertise.

Allen Martirossian was appointed Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of System High.

Sarah Lord became COO of System High, managing daily operations to achieve corporate goals.

In a recent executive profile, WashingtonExec featured System High Chief Human Capital Officer Tom Painter as one of its Top HR Execs to Watch in 2023.

In a recent executive profile, the Potomac Officers Club featured System High Chief Strategy Officer Doug Kumbalek. Below is a portion of the entire article, which can be found on the Potomac Officers Club.

In a recent executive profile, the Potomac Officers Club featured System High President and CEO Rob Howe. Below is a portion of the entire article, which can be found on the Potomac Officers Club.

In a recent executive profile, WashingtonExec featured System High Chief Human Capital Officer Tom Painter as one of its Top HR Execs to Watch in 2023. Below is a portion of the entire article, which can be found on the WashingtonExec website.

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System High won a phase of the MDA SHIELD IDIQ contract for layered defense solutions.

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System High Proactive Protection strengthens secrecy, surprise, and superiority for sensitive national activities.

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) increases its **System High** contract value to **$166 million**, adding a **$39.8 million** modification for security services. The upgrade expands capabilities under the existing contract, supporting classified defense programs requiring high-assurance cybersecurity and secure communications.

Mar 2026ClearanceJobsNews article

Ridgeline International acquires System High Corporation, combining its data privacy and secure infrastructure expertise with System High’s global protection and security engineering services. Both companies are part of Enlightenment Capital’s portfolio. The deal aims to strengthen Ridgeline’s capabilities in high-security solutions.

Mar 2025VeilantNews article

Ridgeline is acquiring System High to form a larger provider of high-end security solutions. The combined company will offer multi-domain capabilities, including information security, data privacy, identity management, and physical protection for critical U.S. operations, weapons platforms, and intelligence missions.

Feb 2025VeilantNews article

Ridgeline and System High, two government technology firms backed by Enlightenment Capital, are merging to form a larger security solutions provider targeting federal agencies, particularly in intelligence and cybersecurity sectors.

Feb 2025Washington TechnologyNews article