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Jacob Jester

Columbus,Ohio

Summary

Versatile Insider Threat & DLP Analyst with 7 years of experience in the IT, Cybersecurity, and Information security fields. Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to perform in ever changing, fast-paced environments. Strong, in-depth knowledge of Network/Endpoint protection, Data Loss Prevention, Threat Monitoring, and investigations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Insider Threat & DLP Analyst

NBC Universal
Columbus, Ohio
05.2025 - Current
  • Led the creation of NBC Universal's Data Loss and Insider Threat Program.
  • Utilized SPLUNK to create efficient dashboards to monitor risky business segments for potential insider threats.
  • Conducted cyber security investigations and reported the findings to the appropriate audience for mitigation.
  • Automated DLP policies to target individuals and streamline the detection and investigation process.

Senior Information Security Investigator

Huntington National Bank
Columbus, OH
04.2024 - 05.2025
  • Developed and implemented advanced investigative techniques and tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of internal security investigations.
  • Implemented new threat-hunting techniques utilizing SPLUNK dashboards to identify cases and security events that Huntington Bank does not currently have active alerts for.
  • Oversee and conduct in-depth investigations into internal security incidents, including data breaches, fraud, theft, and other misconduct.

Senior Information Security Analyst

Huntington National Bank
Columbus, Ohio
06.2022 - 04.2024
  • Lead and developed data protection strategies to ensure compliance with financial data privacy regulations.
  • Successfully implemented and led a team of Threat Hunters that identified 64% of the team's security events.
  • Ensure compliance with data protection regulations by analyzing, assessing, and enhancing the organization's data privacy policies and practices.

Data Protection Analyst

Huntington National Bank
Columbus, OH
04.2021 - 06.2022
  • Utilizing Symantec DLP Network and Endpoint monitoring, I rapidly assessed and triaged security events to identify potential data protection risks.
  • Identified over 100 security events and violations as an analyst.

Data Collection Team Lead (Counter Rocket)

NORTHROP GRUMMAN
09.2016 - 07.2020
  • Successfully performed duties quickly and accurately in a high-stress environment.
  • Acted as a liaison between NATO forces and Northrop Grumman engineers to interpret the data analysis following each engagement to non-technical personnel.
  • Processed, alerted, and engaged more than 400 enemy rockets launched toward Bagram Airbase, Afghanistan.

AIR DEFENSE BATTLE COORDINATOR

UNITED STATES ARMY
10.2011 - 10.2017

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO
Toledo
05-2019

Skills

  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
  • Internal Fraud Investigations
  • SPLUNK Dashboarding
  • Microsoft Communication Compliance (MCC)
  • Symantec (Endpoint / Network)
  • Threat hunting
  • Risk-based analysis
  • ICA
  • Salesforce
  • Data in transit protection
  • Proofpoint
  • Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
  • Agile
  • Microsoft DLP
  • Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (MDCA)
  • CrowdStrike
  • Security investigations

Timeline

Insider Threat & DLP Analyst

NBC Universal
05.2025 - Current

Senior Information Security Investigator

Huntington National Bank
04.2024 - 05.2025

Senior Information Security Analyst

Huntington National Bank
06.2022 - 04.2024

Data Protection Analyst

Huntington National Bank
04.2021 - 06.2022

Data Collection Team Lead (Counter Rocket)

NORTHROP GRUMMAN
09.2016 - 07.2020

AIR DEFENSE BATTLE COORDINATOR

UNITED STATES ARMY
10.2011 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO

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