Jay Shah

About Jay Shah

I’m a cybersecurity professional focused on security operations, threat detection, and vulnerability management in enterprise environments.I started my journey in tech building web applications, but I quickly became more interested in how those systems could be exploited and how to secure them. That shift led me into penetration testing, where I worked on web and IoT systems and developed a strong understanding of attacker behavior.Today, I work on the defensive side, using SIEM platforms like Splunk and QRadar to investigate security incidents, perform threat hunting, and support vulnerability remediation. I also work with cloud and modern infrastructure, helping to improve detection and reduce overall risk.What drives me is solving real problems. I enjoy connecting the dots in logs, identifying patterns, and improving systems so the same issues do not happen twice. I also focus on understanding how attacks occur and how they can be detected and prevented. My background in penetration testing still shapes how I approach defense today.I am particularly interested in growing in security operations, cloud security, and detection engineering, where I can help build more resilient systems.I am always open to connecting with others in cybersecurity and learning from different perspectives.

Experience

1. Cyber Security Engineer

   Cox Enterprises

   Mar 2023 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Detected and triaged 50+ security incidents using SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar), improving detection accuracy and reducing mean time to detect (MTTD) by 30%.Performed proactive threat hunting and endpoint analysis using EDR tools, identifying anomalous behavior and preventing lateral movement across enterprise systems.Remediated vulnerabilities and incidents by validating findings, coordinating patching, and tracking resolution, reducing critical risk exposure by 40%.Conducted root cause analysis on security events to identify systemic weaknesses and improve long-term defensive strategies.Collaborated with DevOps teams to secure containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes), enforcing secure configurations and minimizing attack surface.

Education

• Rochester Institute of Technology

  Bachelor's degree, Computing Security

• City Tech, CUNY

  Associate's degree, Computer Science

  2017 — 2019