Turns out, the retired airman is a pretty solid choice: Touhill's resume is a laundry list of information technology and cybersecurity management positions. Not only does Touhill have a history of holding high-profile IT roles in the Air Force, but as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Cybersecurity and Communications at the Department of Homeland Security, he had a hand in steering the presidential Action Plan that created his new position. He also led the response to the OPM data breach last year that leaked personal information on over 20 million federal employees.

Update: The White House has made the official announcement.