Jacob Hall
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
A results-driven systems engineer with expertise in automation, cloud computing, network security, and Linux administration, seeking a role in a technically challenging environment to apply these skills to solve complex problems, contribute value to a collaborative team, and continuously learn and grow by tackling new challenges and expanding this skill set.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Systems Engineer
Fidelity Investments
09.2024 - Current
- Worked within a newly-formed, security-oriented team in Platform Engineering to develop solutions for securing APIs in code
- Contributed to the development of an automated approach for scanning repositories and testing APIs for proper authentication and authorization
- Gained valuable insight into the processes of creating security solutions and the "shift-left" concept, ensuring secure code before deployment
- Joined a newly-formed, metrics-focused team within Platform Engineering to automate tracking of the software development lifecycle, from pull requests to production deployment
- Created data visualizations for CI/CD pipeline observability and reliability metrics using Grafana, SQL, and PromQL, aiding data-driven decision-making across the enterprise
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to formulate team roadmaps and confirm architectural decisions
- Utilized enterprise collaboration tools to document team efforts and visualize planning
- Followed Agile methodology, working in sprints to deliver value efficiently and meet management directives
LEAP Systems Engineer Track
Fidelity Investments
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Completed a 12-week technical training program, gaining skills in Python, Linux, PowerShell, Cloud, Database Management Systems, Security and Risk Management, and Configuration Management
- Achieved consistent improvement in skill assessment scores, scoring in the 85th percentile “expert range” in Linux Fundamentals
- Earned the AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification as part of the program’s optional certification offering
Security Operations Center Intern
Fidelity Investments
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed automation for a new memory acquisition tool used in security investigations, enhancing operational efficiency through Python and API integrations
- Identified and mitigated phishing threats through Splunk, securing company data
- Restored blocked attachments to improve internal communications
- Collaborated with the development team to ensure security best-practices in code
- Worked with the team using JIRA in Agile sprints to deliver timely results
- Shadowed and gained insight into the investigation of Red Team campaigns
- Participated in risk assessment and management meetings to determine risk scores for security incidents logged in the SIEM
- Worked with a mentor to learn threat-hunting and threat-detection development processes within the SOC
Freelance Food Delivery Driver
Doordash
12.2019 - 05.2023
- Used organizational and time management skills to deliver to customers within a tight schedule while maintaining a 5-star customer satisfaction rate
- Communicated with customers and servers to ensure accuracy of orders
Lifeguard
City of Grand Prairie
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Worked within a team to protect and monitor patrons across all Grand Prairie public pools during day-to-day open-swim operations
- Worked closely with team members to conduct set-up and tear-down operations for swimming competitions and meet-ups
- Collaborated with a team to facilitate safe and efficient swim training for different age groups
- Conducted front-desk and register operations for the facility, providing customers with assistance as needed and managing transactions for merchandise
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05.2024
Skills
- Python
- Windows PowerShell
- Linux
- Data analysis
- SQL
- Grafana
- AWS
- Agile
- CI/CD (Jenkins)
- Docker
Certification
AWS Cloud Practitioner
Issued: 09/2024, Expires: 09/2027
EC Council Certified Cybersecurity Practitioner (CCT)
Issued: 11/2023, Expires: 11/2026
(ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity
Issued: 10/2023, Expires: 10/2026
Timeline
Associate Systems Engineer
Fidelity Investments
09.2024 - Current
LEAP Systems Engineer Track
Fidelity Investments
06.2024 - 08.2024
Security Operations Center Intern
Fidelity Investments
06.2023 - 08.2023
Freelance Food Delivery Driver
Doordash
12.2019 - 05.2023
Lifeguard
City of Grand Prairie
06.2019 - 09.2019
AWS Cloud Practitioner
Issued: 09/2024, Expires: 09/2027
EC Council Certified Cybersecurity Practitioner (CCT)
Issued: 11/2023, Expires: 11/2026
(ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity
Issued: 10/2023, Expires: 10/2026
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
University of North Texas
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