Jake Whittet

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ABOUT JAKE WHITTET

As a Security Operations Lead, I am building and maturing a threat-informed security monitoring and response function aligned with the evolving needs of a cloud-first, modern business.My focus is on engineering secure, scalable solutions that enable proactive detection, effective response, and measurable risk reduction. I combine hands-on technical delivery with leading the strategic development of the SOC, ensuring that detection and response capabilities align with the threats that matter most to the business.With a background in security engineering, SIEM, and incident response, I am passionate about designing processes and tooling that work for people, not just check compliance boxes. I believe that a well-run SOC should empower teams to make informed decisions, reduce uncertainty during incidents, and continuously improve detection capabilities as the threat landscape evolves.I value working with others who care deeply about what they do, and I enjoy learning and sharing knowledge across teams. If you’re working on similar challenges, feel free to reach out.Capabilities:• Threat-informed detection engineering and use case development• Security Operations Centre (SOC) leadership and buildout• Incident response and post-incident improvement• SIEM deployment and tuning (Splunk, Sentinel)• Security automation and workflow design• Stakeholder engagement across business and technical teams• Cloud security monitoring (Azure, AWS, GCP)