Jacob Decker
Summary
Passionate about cyber security with over seven years of attention to detail from service in the U.S. Navy as a database analyst/administrator. Currently serving in the Navy reserves. Committed to staying up-to-date with the latest cyber security trends, techniques, policies, and security operations. Continuously enhancing skills to protect information systems against threats, incidents, and risks. Holds a CompTIA Security+ certification and pursuing additional cyber security certifications and a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity. Excellent collaboration skills and strong ability to work both within a team and independently. Possesses superb communication abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asset Analyst
Iron Bow
01.2023 - Current
- Support the Veteran's Affairs in data management and maintaining data integrity for procured IT assets
- Conduct regular system audits to enhance data quality control and maintain accurate and precise data records to give the Veteran's Affair's at a moments notice
- Managed the end-to-end lifecycle of hardware and software assets for the Veterans Affairs, including procurement, deployment, tracking, and retirement
- Identified and resolved data anomalies, leading to a 15% improvement in data accuracy through systematic reviews and process enhancements.
- Conducted quality assurance audits on over4,000 Acknowledgement Of Service forms for the Uplift/Refresh project
- Intern as a help desk technician fielding Veteran calls and assisting with correcting technological hurdles in receiving telehealth care
Database Analyst
U.S. Navy
03.2017 - 05.2023
- Performed technical, managerial, and support duties required by the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program including providing full administrative support, phone support, filing and distribution for maintenance department
- Prepares and presents analytical data and reports through Microsoft Word and Excel clearly and accurately to hire authority to find solutions and solve issues
- Ensure flight data and aviator data are accurate and calculations are accurate through data management processes and practices
- Ensured database security with implementation of role-based access control and regular vulnerability assessments.
- Completed 9 successful transfers and acceptances of $67 million-dollar Electronic Warfare aircraft (EA-18g) to other aviation units and manufacturer locations ensuring data compliance
- Bolstered data integrity and accuracy, conducting regular audits and implementing corrective measures as needed.
- Implemented a comprehensive data backup strategy and ensured 100% data availability and compliance with industry regulations, reducing potential downtime and data loss risks by 50%
- Set up and controlled user profiles and access levels for each database segment to protect important data.
- Tracked, managed, and set up cabling and systems administration for training detachment sites
- Contributed to successful audits, ensuring full compliance with data governance and regulatory requirements
Education
Bachelor's degree - Cybersecurity
Columbia College
Columbia, MO01.2025
Associates Degree, Associate of General Arts -
Columbia College
Columbia, MO08.2022
Skills
- Basic knowledge of cyber security
- Microsoft Office Suite:
- Risk Assessment tools
- Security operations
- Technical Analysis
- Risk Assessment Methodology
- Threat Analytics
- Data Analysis
- Security incident and event management (SIEM)
- Customer Service
- Active Secret Clearance
- Basic knowledge of Azure fundamentals
- Credit analysis
Certification
CompTIA Security+
Timeline
Asset Analyst
Iron Bow
01.2023 - Current
Database Analyst
U.S. Navy
03.2017 - 05.2023
Bachelor's degree - Cybersecurity
Columbia College
Associates Degree, Associate of General Arts -
Columbia College
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