Jake S.
Junior Cybersecurity Analyst
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Jake S. is a promising cybersecurity professional currently pursuing a B.S. in Cyber Engineering with minors in Mathematics and Computer Science from Louisiana Tech University. As a Cybersecurity Intern at Cleco, he significantly enhanced threat detection capabilities by tuning EDR policies, saving $1M annually, and engineered secure log pipelines, which reduced subscription costs by $173K/year. As a Security Operations Center Analyst II at his university, Jake implemented Splunk SOAR procedures and trained junior analysts in advanced security methodologies. His tenure as an IT Communications Specialist allowed him to gain proficiency in deploying fiber optics and security networks while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Jake's technical expertise is proven in projects such as designing an OT Honeynet/Deception Enclave with Cleco, utilizing tools like Terraform and Docker. Furthermore, he has developed an indie game, "R.O.G.U.E.," using Unreal Engine 5. He is adept in languages like PowerShell, C++, and Python, and holds certifications including CSAP, CySA+, and Security+.
Experience
Cybersecurity Intern
Cleco · 2025 — 2026Enhanced threat detection by tuning EDR policies, which reduced alert noise and ingestion costs. Strengthened email and vulnerability defenses through the deployment of Abnormal filtering and the development of Tenable compliance dashboards, while also engineering automated API pipelines for integrated SaaS services. Engineered secure log pipelines utilizing NXLog, LogScale, and Splunk HEC, and tested sandboxed M365 policies prior to production integration.Security Operations Center Analyst II
Louisiana Tech University · 2025 — 2026Configured and initiated Splunk SOAR and ES procedures for monitoring and addressing alerts. Incorporated playbooks to enable automatic triage and remediation, trained junior analysts, and conducted SPL searches. Researched and reinforced the environment against APTs, sandboxed malware, and correlated TTPs.IT Communications Specialist
Louisiana Structured Cabling · 2022 — 2025Installed and configured fusion-spliced fiber optics, Cat communication cables, and security camera networks. Analyzed fiber optic signatures to identify packet loss and correct angle lag in unresolved splices. Ensured compliance with and verification of all regulated IEEE, FCC, and TAA standards at chemical plants and commercial facilities while maintaining vendor relationships.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- B.S. in Cyber EngineeringLouisiana Tech University · 2022 — 2026