Merlin Cyber stands as a leading specialized cybersecurity platform provider, delivering innovative security solutions and digital risk management capabilities to organizations [1]. Under the visionary leadership of founder David Phelps, who brings over 25 years of federal marketplace experience, the company has established itself as one of the fastest-growing privately held cybersecurity companies in the United States.
- David Phelps - Chairman & CEO
- Julie Xiang - Chief Revenue Officer [1]
- Zero Trust Architecture
- FedRAMP Acceleration
- Post-Quantum Computing
- Managed Security Services
- Executive Order 14028 Compliance
- CISA BOD 23-01 Implementation [1]
- Forescout
- Intel
- EY
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- GovExec [2]
In the federal marketplace, Merlin International maintains an extensive presence through multiple prime contract vehicles. Their robust contract portfolio enables agencies to access IT solutions while maintaining compliance with federal procurement regulations [2]. Key contract vehicles include:
- Special Item Numbers covering IT Software, Software Maintenance, Cloud Computing, and IT Training
- Serves federal, state and local agencies with access to over 7.5M products/services [2]
- Prime contractor status with comprehensive IT products and services
- 0.34% contract surcharge as of October 2020
- Dedicated program management support [2]
- DOD-ESI
- 2GIT (USAF)
- ITES-2SW (Army)
- CIO-CS (HHS, NIH)
- First Source II (DHS) [1]
- CRN Solution Provider 500 List placement (2024) [1]
- Great Place to Work® Certification (2024) with 93% employee satisfaction rate [3]
- Recognition for AIOps leadership through Centerity [4]
The company maintains particular expertise in satellite command and control, ground systems development, and high-performance computing solutions while continuing to expand its strategic partnerships and federal sector presence [2]. Through these capabilities and achievements, Merlin Cyber remains positioned as a trusted partner in delivering comprehensive cybersecurity solutions that address critical security gaps and simplify risk management for organizations [1].