- Home Automation - Home Assistant is one of my favorite toys
- Ubiquiti Networking - I am setting this up now
- Spinning up a Ugreen NAS and running Unraid on it
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
- Rescuing Animals - we have seven rescues (3 dogs & 4 cats)
- Video Gaming - I love the Fallout series
- Hiking and Kayaking in the Ozark Mountains with my husband
- Yoga & Pilates regularly
- Dancing - I like Hip-hop the best
- Music - I like it all! From Chris Stapleton to Sabrina Carpenter
- Mindfulness Practices
- Passionate about promoting physical health as well as mental and emotional wellness
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- Adventure Travel
- Homelessness Outreach
- Volunteering at local animal shelters and rescue organizations
Hi, I’m
Kerri Jones, MBA
Broken Arrow,OK
How many ideas have there been in the history of the human race that were unthinkable ten years before they appeared?
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Summary
Accomplished cybersecurity engineer with over fifteen years of experience securing cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments across diverse industries. Strong academic foundation in Business Management, with a focus on Information Systems Security, combines technical expertise with financial acumen to inform strategic security decisions. Proficient in SPL, JQL, and Python, with a solid understanding of PCI, FedRAMP, CIS, and DISA. Managed complex cross-team projects, ensured stakeholder alignment, and delivered results from inception to completion while enhancing overall security posture and operational efficiency.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Splunk
Cloud Security Engineer
03.2021 - 01.2026
Job overview
- Improved vulnerability data accuracy across Tenable and Splunk, cutting wasted engineering hours by 80%.
- Reduced all High vulnerabilities in Cloud and FedRAMP environments to zero.
- Led weekly triage and reporting for 100 commercial and FedRAMP cloud vulnerabilities, ensuring systems were compliant and audit-ready.
- Performed root cause analysis to eliminate recurring vulnerabilities and strengthen system baselines.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams (cloud, SOAR, platform) to validate fixes and expedite the closure of critical findings in 1 active incident a week.
- Supported PCI and FedRAMP controls through clear documentation, evidence collection, and ongoing validation.
- Drove compliance efforts, including baseline checks, policy hardening, and coordinated system-wide validations.
- Developed and implemented a new process for identifying and mitigating Federated Search vulnerabilities.
- Successfully onboarded four new team members within four months, integrating them into the workflow as fully contributing team members.
Bank of England Mortgage
Cyber Security Engineer
04.2020 - 02.2021
Job overview
- Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service to 1,000 remote and on-site end users
- Engineered, maintained, and repaired security systems and programmable logic controls
- Developed and maintained company-wide endpoint security solutions
- Coordinated with third-party SIEM providers to maintain protections and predict threats
Stephens, Inc
Systems Administrator
06.2017 - 11.2017
Job overview
- Created and converted old scripts from various programming languages to MS PowerShell for legacy financial systems that served as bookkeeping for the IRS
- Documented and standardized the 4API’s for all of the scripts used for IRS approvals
- Devised scripts and automation tools to improve system efficiency
Advanced Technology Corporation
Contractor
06.2016 - 04.2017
Job overview
- Leveraged LIMS for enhanced data integrity, workflow automation, and reporting
- Configured and maintained the LIMS to align with evolving laboratory specifications and technical procedures
- Developed API documentation for customized VADDS systems (Veterinary - LIMS)
- Customized HTML webpages for clients to display medical results for their clients
Livestock and Poultry Commission
System Administrator
08.2012 - 07.2016
Job overview
- Installed and maintained WatchGuard XTM firewall, web blocker, spam filter, and intrusion prevention system
- Configured, updated, and troubleshot six servers using Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2003 R2, and Windows Server 2008 R2 to support a hybrid 32-bit and 64-bit environment
- Maintained Systems Center Endpoint Protection at the server level to keep all of the machines protected and up to date with current patches
Hewlett-Packard
IT Security Consultant
01.2011 - 07.2011
Job overview
- Founded solutions and discussed issues with designated customers, which included Fortune 100 corporations as well as all Federal and Civilian government agencies
- Increased TippingPoint sales revenue through the development and presentation of marketing and IT materials to educate upper management and HP sales employees about IT security issues and TippingPoint's competitive advantages over the competition
- Designed TippingPoint solutions for customers and created accurate price quotes for HP customers
Department Of Information Systems
IT Security Analyst
05.2005 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Participated in the development, implementation, and testing of the automatic virus notification system (MARS2HEAT)
- Developed and documented the procedures used for detecting, reporting, and investigating security-related issues
- Contributed to the development of Security Awareness training videos
- Monitored computer virus reports to determine when to update virus protection systems
- Decreased security incidents by 1000% through automation of SIEM and help desk
Education
University Of Arkansas At Little RockLittle Rock, AR
MBA from Management Information Systems
12-2010
University Overview
- Graduated with a 3.1 GPA
- Dean's List
- Chancellor's List
University Of Arkansas At Little RockLittle Rock, AR
BBA from Management Information Systems
05-2005
University Overview
- Graduated with a 3.25 GPA
- Graduated cum laude
- Dean's List
- Chancellor's List
Skills
- Fundamental cybersecurity expertise
- Cloud security
- DevSecOps principles & secure SDLC
- Firewall configuration
- Intrusion detection & prevention
- Incident response
- Data protection strategies
- Implementing & maturing programs
- Specialized technical skills
- SIEM optimization & Data-driven security reporting
- Vulnerability Management
- Emerging Threat Response
- Risk management assessment
- Compliance management expertise
- PCI, FedRAMP, CIS, DISA
- SPL, JQL, and Python scripting
- API integration and automation
- Containerization technologies
- AI red team experience
- Extensive industry knowledge
- GovTech, Fintech & MedTech experience
- Software development & engineering organizations' experience
- Professional Strengths
- Self-motivation & Ownership of complex initiatives
- Strategic planning
- Process improvement & Documentation
- Relationship building & communication
Certification
- GIAC GSEC
- Tipping Point IPS Expert
- Fortinet NSE 5
- CISSP (Currently Pursuing)
Affiliations
- Infragaurd
- Society of Women Engineers
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Timeline
Cloud Security Engineer
Splunk
03.2021 - 01.2026
Cyber Security Engineer
Bank of England Mortgage
04.2020 - 02.2021
Systems Administrator
Stephens, Inc
06.2017 - 11.2017
Contractor
Advanced Technology Corporation
06.2016 - 04.2017
System Administrator
Livestock and Poultry Commission
08.2012 - 07.2016
IT Security Consultant
Hewlett-Packard
01.2011 - 07.2011
IT Security Analyst
Department Of Information Systems
05.2005 - 01.2011
University Of Arkansas At Little Rock
MBA from Management Information Systems
University Of Arkansas At Little Rock
BBA from Management Information Systems
Goals
Professionally, I am focused on moving into AI security. The intersection of AI and cybersecurity is where I see the next major shift in risk and innovation, and I want to be part of shaping that future. I’ve already noticed how unsecured many AI workflows can be — users aren’t always trained on what they should or shouldn’t input, data streams pulled into models can contain malicious content, and the outputs themselves can be inaccurate or manipulated. These gaps make the field both challenging and exciting, and I intend to build a long-term career strengthening AI systems and the people who rely on them.