Justin Bake
Panguitch,UT
Summary
Knowledgeable Cybersecurity Assessment SME with a solid background in assessing and implementing security controls following the NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework. Proven track record in identifying vulnerabilities and enhancing system security controls. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on risk assessment and mitigation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Security Control Assesor
Hunter Strategy LLC
04.2023 - Current
- Evaluated and improved security controls by conducting thorough risk assessments following the NIST SP 800-53A rev.5.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging cyber threats, ensuring relevant expertise in assessing security risks.
- Developed detailed reports on security control assessment findings for stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Collaborated with IT teams to address identified security weaknesses, fostering a proactive approach to risk management.
- Recommended improvements in security policies and procedures, leading to enhanced protection against potential threats.
Security Control Assessor
Obsidian Global
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted clients in achieving regulatory compliance through proper implementation of required security controls.
- Recommended improvements in security policies and procedures, leading to enhanced protection against potential threats.
- Collaborated with IT teams to address identified security weaknesses, fostering a proactive approach to risk management.
- Applied a holistic approach when assessing systems, considering both technical aspects as well as human factors influencing overall risk posture.
Solutions Support Engineer
Dell | EMC
11.2017 - 12.2021
- Deliver Data Center backup and storage infrastructure, including Virtualization, Databases, Operating Systems, Networking, and NAS/SAN arrays to enterprise environments. Tackle technical issues from phone, web, and email in collaboration with senior support engineers. Update customers on issue resolution process by documenting relevant information in timely manner.
- Protected business data by identifying and resolving thousands of cases concerning backup and recovery failures.
- Assisted in implementing customer site-wide projects and Software upgrades, providing clear upgrade paths and advice on which backup product would best fit their business needs.
- Advised customers with sizing-related issues, providing customer insight on which storage systems may better fit backup retention requirements.
- Involved in the Ground up development of the Power Protect Support team and assisted in setup and development of Support assets creating KB articles, working with customers to better tune the product experience.
- Achieved a High level of product understanding as part of the Networker support team.
- Accomplished 98%+ satisfaction rate by performing CSAT surveys to measure customers’ approval of products and services.
- Completed Trainings and awareness of the entire Dell EMC Data Protection Product line up including Power Protect Data Manager and its suite of apps (app direct, vProtect, filesystem, etc...), as well as adjacent product knowledge such as IDAP, Avamar, and Data Domain.
Technical Support Agent
Apex Systems for Wells Fargo
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Addressed customer concerns promptly using technical tools for exceptional customer services. Gained knowledge of accurate and up-to-date information regarding current policies, procedures, and troubleshooting techniques. Managed, oversaw, and documented resolution process, while communicating status with client for high satisfaction.
- Provided aid in companywide rollout of mobile platform change completing project ahead of schedule
- Additional Experience: Desktop Support Agent at Alorica | Evidence Technician at Tooele County Sheriff's Office
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber-security and Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Computer and Information Systems
Stevens-Henager College
Murray, UT01.2017
Master of Science - CyberSecurity And Information Assurance
Western Govoners University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2025
Skills
- Understanding of RMF processes
- NIST 800-53 risk assessment
- Application security assessment
- Cloud Security Assessment
- System security planning
- Cloud security
- Risk assessment expertise
- Security control evaluation
- Business continuity planning
- Problem-solving
- Risk management
- Security policy development
Certification
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- CompTIA Network Security Professional - CNSP (Security+, CySA+, PenTest+)
- CIW - Web Security Associate
- CompTIA Project+
- ISC2 - SSCP Associate
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- EMC Associate - Information Storage and Management Version 3.0
Timeline
Sr. Security Control Assesor
Hunter Strategy LLC
04.2023 - Current
Security Control Assessor
Obsidian Global
02.2022 - 04.2023
Solutions Support Engineer
Dell | EMC
11.2017 - 12.2021
Technical Support Agent
Apex Systems for Wells Fargo
01.2017 - 11.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Computer and Information Systems
Stevens-Henager College
Bachelor of Science - Cyber-security and Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Master of Science - CyberSecurity And Information Assurance
Western Govoners University
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