Joseph Jimenez

About Joseph Jimenez

I am a highly technical cybersecurity manager with over a decade of expertise in fortifying critical infrastructure. I excel in governance, risk management, and network protection for IT/OT environments. My skills encompass hardening firewalls, conducting vulnerability assessments, patching assets, and deploying security automation using Go and Python. I proficiently manage regulatory risks under PCI, SOX, TSA/SD2, and NERC CIP, while leading cross-functional teams in mitigation planning and remediation of infractions. Additionally, I specialize in defining objectives aligned with IT roadmaps, sponsoring projects, budgeting, ITSM, and stakeholder communication.I am pursuing a Master of Business Administration (expected December 2025) and hold a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity & Information Assurance (January 2022), both from Western Governors University.

Experience

1. Senior Cybersecurity Manager

   Duke Energy Corporation

   Aug 2022 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Experienced cybersecurity manager with over 18 years of experience in IT and network security. As a Senior Cybersecurity Manager at Duke Energy, I lead a team of 11, aligning objectives with the IT strategic roadmap, sponsoring projects, and ensuring compliance with PCI, SOX, TSA/SD2, and NERC CIP standards. Previously, as a CIP Network Engineer, I managed an EMS, SCADA networks, and associated regulatory compliance. Earlier role at El Paso-Los Angeles Limousine Express involved administering IT infrastructure, including Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, desktop support, and VoIP systems. Proficient in Python, Go, vulnerability remediation,*nix administration, networking and regulatory risk management.

Education

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

• Western Governors University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• .net Developing
• Cyber-Security
• Cip
• Critical Infrastructure Protection
• Vba
• Actionscript
• Windows Administration
• Mysql
• Ferc
• Android Development
• Nerc Cip Standards
• Python
• Analysis
• Unix
• C#
• Vb.net
• Sqlite
• Visual Basic
• Unix Administration
• Nerc
• Adobe Air
• Java Developing