Jake Werner Email & Phone Number

United States

- Held DHS Public Trust Since 2019- Provide technical advice to Information System Security Officers- Lead annual audit testing phase to achieve and maintain FedRAMP/JAB Moderate P-ATO- Assisted with security tools/mechanisms implementation for AWS migration- Create and maintain security related policies, processes, and procedures- Create, maintain, and respond to security detections using Splunk and Trend Micro Deep Security- Create, maintain, and review scans for Nessus and Burp Suite- Configure and maintain Splunk, Trend Micro Deep Security, Nessus, and Burp Suite- Manage user accounts related to IAM, Open LDAP, Linux, Splunk, Trend Micro Deep Security, and Nessus- Manage Multi-Factor Authentication using Yubico FIPS 140-2 validated hardware token- Leverage Terraform, Terragrunt, and Packer to deploy infrastructure as code- Monitor and review IAM, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, VPC flow logs, S3 Bucket activity, and Elastic Container Registry findings- Engage in threat hunting activities and build detections based on analysis from open-source intelligence, emerging threats in the cyber domain, and geo-political machinations.- Perform patch management based on findings from vulnerability scanners and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities database to ensure compliance with Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01- Perform quarterly account review to ensure all users and accounts abide by the principle of least privilege- Resolve POA&Ms in timely manner- Review and maintain CIS Hardening benchmarks for RDS PostgreSQL, RHEL 7, AWS- Participate in incident response, contingency planning, and disaster recovery, including the use of AWS Lambda functions to aide with automated forensics- Working knowledge of Linux distros include Parrot Security, Kali, RHEL7, Fedora, Ubuntu- Working knowledge of NIST 800-53, MITRE ATT&CK and DEF3ND matrices, SANS Incident Response Life Cycle, CVSS, and OWASP Top 10

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

- Processed electronic surveillance and mobile data- Reviewed and evaluated criminal case files- Performed primary investigations on new cases

- Graduated top of class with highest honors- Served as a Sergeant in a specialized urban warfare and counter-terrorism unit, leading and mentoring a team of soldiers through high-stress and high-risk operations.- Conducted advanced urban warfare techniques and tactics, contributing to the successful execution of numerous missions.- Trained in and implemented advanced counter-terrorism procedures, including threat identification, response planning, and crisis management.- Worked in a multicultural and multilingual environment, fostering teamwork and improving communication amongst diverse team members.- Participated in extensive physical and mental training, developing resilience, discipline, and a high level of physical fitness.- Ensured compliance with strict military rules and regulations, contributing to overall operational efficiency and safety.- Collaborated with intelligence personnel to receive and execute complex mission plans effectively.- Managed and maintained high-value equipment, ensuring operational readiness at all times.- Fostered a respectful and disciplined environment, promoting the importance of ethical conduct and adherence to the rules of engagement.