Hello, My name is Jason!
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I am a technology enthusiast who approaches information security from an offensive and defensive mindset. I have been in the field for over 12 years and have a passion for learning, tinkering, and finding solutions to complex problems. Like so many other security professionals before me, my path to this point has been anything but traditional. My array of experience includes manufacturing, retail management, field artillery, and even a desire to attend law school before I found my place in IT. I spent the first part of my career gaining a grasp on the fundamentals through end user support and systems administration roles before pivoting into security. I embrace everything I have learned so far to help build wholistic, resilient, and scalable security programs.
I use this site to document various projects, CTF events, and tech-related topics.
Professional Certifications
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Professional Experience
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| Title | Organization | Timeframe |
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| Cyber Engineer Sr Principal | SAIC | Jan 2023 - Present |
| Technical Account Manager | Amazon Web Services | Sep 2022 - Jan 2023 |
| Cloud Security Engineer | NICE CXone | Jan 2022 – Sep 2022 |
| Director, Systems Administration | Southern Utah University | Jul 2020 - Jan 2022 |
| Systems Administrator | Southern Utah University | Aug 2015 - Jul 2020 |
| Computer Technician | Clark County School District | Aug 2013 - Aug 2015 |
| ETL Asset Protection | Target | Jan 2013 - Jun 2013 |
| Machine Operator & Designer | KapStone Corp | Jul 2006 - Nov 2012 |
Military Experience
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| Title | Organization | Timeframe |
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| 170A Cyber Warfare Technician | Utah Army National Guard | Apr 2022 – Present |
| 131A Targeting Officer | Utah Army National Guard | Apr 2016 – Apr 2022 |
| 13D Fire Direction Chief | Utah Army National Guard | Mar 2013 – Apr 2016 |
| 13D Fire Direction Specialist | Utah Army National Guard | Jul 2008 – Mar 2013 |
Education
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| Degree | Institution | Timeframe |
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| Master of Science: Cyber Security & Information Assurance | Southern Utah University | Aug 2018 – Dec 2019 |
| Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice | Southern Utah University | Jan 2007 - Dec 2012 |
Training & Conferences
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