Jordan Slack
Cloud Security Engineer
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Results-oriented security professional with expertise in Azure security and Microsoft Sentinel. Skilled in scripting with Python and PowerShell to find creative ways to automate solutions. Experienced in migrating from ARM deployments to Terraform and Ansible playbook creation. Double major in DevOps and Cybersecurity and seeking an opportunity to leverage skills and knowledge as well as continue professional growth within the DevSecOps space.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cloud Security Engineer
Dataprise
6 2023 - Current
- Azure Security Implementation: Spearheaded development of a robust cloud security architecture across multiple client environments, focusing on Azure Sentinel for advanced threat detection and response
- Automation and IaC Deployment: Automated ARM template deployments and transitioned to Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC) best practices, enhancing operational efficiency and security posture
- Created Ansible playbooks for centralized configuration management and patch cycling
- Network Security Management: Configured VPN tunnels and syslog relays in Azure, ensuring secure data transmission and efficient CrowdStrike and firewall log ingestion
- Linux System Administration: Utilized Bash and PowerShell scripts to maintain and automate tasks across a vast inventory of Linux VMs, improving system reliability and performance.
Security Operations Engineer
ReliaQuest
06.2022 - 06.2023
- SIEM Solutions Expertise: Resolved complex issues in SIEM technologies (Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm)
- Configured and troubleshot multiple SIEM technologies and integrated log sources
- Vendor Collaboration: Acted as a liaison with technology vendors to resolve critical issues, enhancing customer environments' security and performance
- Linux and Network Troubleshooting: Diagnosed and rectified Linux server and networking problems, employing Bash scripting for efficient problem-solving.
Cybersecurity Engineer
Spectrum Brands
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Security Dashboard Development: Led creation of security management dashboards, integrating vulnerability scanners and compliance reporting tools for enhanced visibility and control
- Created with Power BI and custom Python scripts to pull and organize data
- Automation with Scripting: Developed Python scripts to automate security reporting through API calls from security tools, significantly reducing manual effort and improving accuracy
- Code Collaboration: Leveraged GitHub repositories and Git CLI for collaborative development, ensuring high code quality and efficient project management.
Education
Associates - DevOps -
Madison College
09.2020 - 05.2023
Associates - Cybersecurity -
Madison College
09.2020 - 05.2022
Skills
Microsoft Sentinelundefined
Hobbies
Music - Have played in bands since I was 16, playing guitar for over 20 years.
Programming - Learning web development and creating personal projects. Working on a web scraper for finding the cheapest sailboats across the country on craigslist and an online radio station with my friends using all open source software.
Home Lab - I host my own ESXI server at home for testing new open source software and Linux distrobutions.
Timeline
Security Operations Engineer
ReliaQuest
06.2022 - 06.2023
Cybersecurity Engineer
Spectrum Brands
01.2021 - 06.2022
Associates - DevOps -
Madison College
09.2020 - 05.2023
Associates - Cybersecurity -
Madison College
09.2020 - 05.2022
Cloud Security Engineer
Dataprise
6 2023 - Current