Mason Rutland
Spokane Valley,WA
Summary
Innovative and results-driven Security Engineer with over 5 years of proven experience implementing advanced solutions and automation in dynamic environments. Specialized expertise in securing cloud infrastructures and aligning security initiatives with business objectives. Passionate about building collaborative relationships across departments to strengthen security posture, ensure compliance, and optimize systems for peak performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Engineer
Synapse Health
01.2024 - Current
- Security Policy Development & Enforcement: Developed, implemented, and enforced security policies, standards, and procedures based on industry best practices and regulatory requirements, proactively addressing emerging threats.
- Cloud Infrastructure Security: Enhanced cloud security posture through Infrastructure as Code (IaC), enabling rapid deployments with integrated security validations.
- Vendor Risk Assessment: Conducted comprehensive security assessments of third-party vendors, evaluating their practices and implementing controls to mitigate associated risks.
- Regulatory Compliance & Strategy: Ensured alignment and compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, and SOC 2 regulations, developing clear policies and providing strategic security guidance alongside senior leadership.
- Incident Response & Monitoring: Managed Datadog SIEM implementation, providing real-time monitoring and strategic reporting to stakeholders for enhanced threat visibility and rapid incident response.
Systems Administrator
Newport Hospital & Health Services
07.2021 - 01.2024
- Managed multi-server and multi-OS environments ensuring optimal uptime and security
- Administered Active Directory, network infrastructures, and implemented robust security protocols
- Documented best practices, optimized systems performance, and conducted regular capacity planning
- Supported 300 users as the only IT support for 6 months during an organizational restructuring
Jr. Systems Administrator
Clearwater Paper
09.2018 - 07.2021
- Configured and managed network devices (routers, switches, firewalls)
- Implemented intrusion detection systems and developed automation scripts (PowerShell, Bash) to streamline operations
Social Media Project Lead
Amazon
02.2014 - 03.2016
- Handled over 100 customer inquiries daily, ensuring high satisfaction
- Streamlined processes based on customer feedback, significantly improving efficiency
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Millcreek, UT05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL11.2022
Skills
- Cloud Security
- Risk Assessment
- Incident Response
- Datadog
- SAST
- Windows Server/Pro
- Python
- PowerShell
- NIST
Certification
- CySA+
- Network+
- Security+
- CC
- A+
Affiliations
- ISC² – Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)
- CompTIA – Continuing Education Program
Personal Information
Title: Security Engineer
Timeline
Security Engineer
Synapse Health
01.2024 - Current
Systems Administrator
Newport Hospital & Health Services
07.2021 - 01.2024
Jr. Systems Administrator
Clearwater Paper
09.2018 - 07.2021
Social Media Project Lead
Amazon
02.2014 - 03.2016
Master of Science - Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Full Sail University
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