Jay Michael Marable
Newport News,VA
Summary
Professional cybersecurity specialist skilled in threat analysis, network security, and incident response. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Known for robust problem-solving abilities, strategic thinking, and effective communication. Expertise includes risk management, vulnerability assessments, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Bootcamp (In Progress)
Springboard
- 10.2025
- Conducted a thorough threat assessment addressing information disclosure risks, including SQL injection and broken access control on web applications, misconfigurations in Amazon S3 buckets, remote code execution vulnerabilities on Oracle WebLogic, Apache, and Microsoft Exchange servers, and identified older Cisco network devices with default credentials during the transition to FortiGate devices.
- Generated a detailed technical report outlining actionable remediation recommendations, such as enforcing password complexity policies by changing default admin credentials, applying the latest patches from official vendors, implementing continuous monitoring and logging for suspicious HTTP requests, incorporating WAF and defensive coding techniques (e.g., input validation, stored procedures, parameterized queries) for the web application.
- Guided enhancing security measures, including reviewing access control through IAM policies on AWS, conducting regular audits of bucket configurations, and promoting the use of Network Level Authentication for remote desktop services.
- Remediation and Risk Mitigation Strategies
- Proposed remediation approaches for addressing OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, encompassing measures such as input validation, output encoding, HTTP trace disablement, adoption of CSRF tokens through the Synchronizer Token
- Pattern, utilization of parameterized queries, implementation of encryption protocols like TLS and HTTP Strict Transport Security, and establishment of proactive logging and monitoring practices.
- Formulated a risk register and implemented an extensive risk mitigation strategy for the computing and software tools infrastructure, including measures limiting administrative access, enforcing robust password policies and multi-factor authentication, instilling code review processes, conducting rigorous testing of backup tape restoration procedures, improving the reliability of alternate power sources, fortifying database access controls and encryption mechanisms, updating policies to align with security standards, and securing remote access through encrypted methods and access controls.
- Active Directory IAM and Vulnerability Mitigation
- Conceived and executed a comprehensive initiative aimed at elevating the security of Active Directory IAM through the implementation of ABAC within a Windows 10 virtual environment.
- Applied Nessus for routine vulnerability scans, proactively identifying and resolving critical vulnerabilities associated with SMB remote code execution and privilege escalation to significantly bolster the system's overall resilience.
- Employed Nmap to conduct in-depth scans and mitigation procedures targeting unused services, notably addressing vulnerabilities associated with SMB (Port 445) and Remote Desktop Protocol (Port 3389).
- Leveraged Redline for forensic analysis, scrutinizing the system for any signs of suspicious services and enabling a rapid and effective response to potential security incidents.
- Implemented custom firewall rules, such as denying outbound SMB traffic to external networks and blocking inbound ICMP requests to restrict unauthorized access, improve network segmentation, and fortify the overall security posture.
Biology Teacher / Content Chair
Newport News Public Schools – Warwick High School
01.2021 - Current
- Designed and delivered engaging instruction incorporating technology and data-driven assessments
- Implemented classroom management strategies and differentiated learning plans
- Led professional development initiatives and collaborated with staff on cross-curricular projects
Founder & CEO
Jskillz Entertainment
01.2014 - Current
- Established and operated a successful DJ and entertainment business, overseeing contracts, financials, and marketing
- Managed customer data securely and implemented systems for scheduling and client engagement
Assistant Band Director
Newport News Public Schools – Warwick High School
01.2022 - Current
- Coordinated logistics and supervised students during events, ensuring safety and compliance
- Utilized technology tools for communication, scheduling, and student progress tracking
Education
Cybersecurity Bootcamp -
Springboard
10.2025
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Emphasis in Criminal Justice
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA05.2020
Skills
- Operating Systems- Windows, Linux, MacOs
- Networking- TCP/IP, Network Topologies, routing, switching, firewall configuration, OSI model
- Virtualization- VmWare, Virtual Box, Hyper V
- Application Security- OWASP, CVE, SAST, AST (Burp Suite), SDLC, CI/CD
- Vulnerability Assessment- Scanning (Nessus, OpenVAS), SIEM (Splunk, QRadar)
- Security Audit Framework- NIST, ISO, CIS Benchmarks
- Penetration Testing- NMAP, Wireshark, Metasploit, John the Ripper
- Digital Forensic- Log Monitoring, Splunk, Winhex, Autopsy
- Incident Response- IDS/IPS, log analysis, Redline, Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK, Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis
Affiliations
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Certification
- CompTIA Security+ Certification
- Springboard Cybersecurity Bootcamp
Core Competencies
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Data Confidentiality & Compliance
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Communication & Collaboration
- Leadership & Training
- Incident Documentation & Reporting
Timeline
Assistant Band Director
Newport News Public Schools – Warwick High School
01.2022 - Current
Biology Teacher / Content Chair
Newport News Public Schools – Warwick High School
01.2021 - Current
Founder & CEO
Jskillz Entertainment
01.2014 - Current
Cybersecurity Bootcamp (In Progress)
Springboard
- 10.2025
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Emphasis in Criminal Justice
Norfolk State University
Cybersecurity Bootcamp -
Springboard
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