James Flores

About James Flores

As a cybersecurity professional at DarkLattice Security, I specialize in proactive defense strategies that help organizations stay ahead of today’s most advanced threats. My work focuses on zero-day exploit research, penetration testing, and infrastructure hardening, ensuring that clients are not only protected, but prepared.With a Bachelor\'s degree in Information Technology from DeVry University and Cisco certifications in cloud and network operations, I bring a strong technical foundation and a strategic mindset to every engagement. I thrive in fast-paced, threat-driven environments and am passionate about helping businesses meet compliance standards such as NIST, CMMC, and ISO 27001.From cloud security to endpoint protection, I’ve built a reputation for translating complex cybersecurity challenges into actionable solutions, and delivering them with precision.Let’s connect if you\'re looking to improve your security posture, align IT with compliance, or simply want to stay one step ahead of the next cyber threat.

Experience

1. Cyber Security Consultant

   Darklattice Security

   Jul 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   At DarkLattice Security, I lead and support advanced cybersecurity initiatives focused on protecting organizations from emerging threats, including zero-day exploits, infrastructure vulnerabilities, and compliance risks. As a Cyber Security Consultant, I work directly with clients to assess risk, architect secure environments, and drive the implementation of proactive security strategies.Key Responsibilities:Conduct cybersecurity assessments and gap analyses aligned with frameworks such as NIST 800-171, CMMC 2.0, and ISO 27001.Guide clients through compliance readiness, helping implement necessary controls and documentation to meet regulatory standards.Collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders to deliver penetration testing, vulnerability management, and endpoint security solutions.Design and oversee secure cloud and network architectures tailored to client environments, including segmentation, access control, and monitoring.Provide vCISO-style advisory services, including policy development, security roadmaps, and executive-level risk reporting.Lead project delivery for cybersecurity implementations, ensuring timely execution and high customer satisfaction.Support incident response, threat hunting, and post-breach analysis as needed for client environments.

Education

• Houston City College

  Associate's degree, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

• DeVry University

  Bachelor's degree, Information Technology