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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, UT
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity

Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
11.2022

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
Mason Rutland
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