Jacob G.
Senior Sales Engineer at Zscaler | Zero Trust, Cloud & OT/ICS Security | Former Cybersecurity Director
- Role
- Director of Cyber Security at Riot Platforms, Inc.
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jacob G.
Cybersecurity is most effective when it enables the business — not when it slows it down.I’m a Cybersecurity Director with 17+ years of experience building and leading security programs across enterprise IT, cloud, and OT/ICS environments. My work has spanned energy, financial services, industrial/manufacturing, and high-performance computing, with a consistent focus on securing complex, high-availability systems where downtime and risk both carry real cost.Throughout my career, I’ve led the design and implementation of SOC operations, detection and threat engineering programs, incident response frameworks, and OT network security for large-scale, mission-critical environments. I focus on building programs that deliver visibility, automation, and resilience — while staying aligned with how the business actually operates.My leadership style is pragmatic and outcome-driven. I believe strong security comes from clear priorities, measurable risk reduction, and close partnership with engineering, operations, and executive leadership.Areas of focus:• SOC & Detection Engineering• OT / ICS & Industrial Security• Cloud Security• Zero Trust Architecture• Incident Response & Threat Modeling• Enterprise Security Program Leadership
Experience
Director of Cyber Security
Sep 2024 — Present · Austin, TX, US
As a seasoned Cyber Security Director with over 18 years of experience, I specialize in safeguarding organizations from evolving cyber threats. My expertise spans across developing robust security strategies, conducting comprehensive risk assessments, and leading cross-functional teams to implement cutting-edge security solutions. I am passionate about leveraging technology to protect critical assets and drive business resilience. Let’s connect to discuss how I can help your organization stay ahead of cyber threats.
Education
Sam Houston State University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management Information Systems, General
2011 — 2013
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Management Information Systems, General
2005 — 2008
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