Mel Masterson

About Mel Masterson

I am a passionate cybersecurity leader focused on threat intelligence, detection engineering and incident response in security engineering & operations. As a leader, I have helped enhance security at companies including Uber, 1Password, Sequoia Capital, Airbnb and LendingClub.My expertise is strategically implementing solutions to identify and resolve advanced cyber threats. What I find most rewarding is building and leading high performing teams. I aim to foster an environment where dedication to security & trust are woven throughout the organization. My goal has always been finding the right balance - where security enables business creativity and operational growth rather than hinders it.I am committed to navigating the continuously evolving landscape side-by-side with organizations, transforming cyber security challenges into opportunities for innovation and achievement.

Experience

1. Senior Manager Security Engineering

   Life360

   Jul 2025 — Present · US

Education

• Chapman University

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Information Systems

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Active Directory
• System Administration
• Threat & Vulnerability Management
• Disaster Recovery
• Microsoft Exchange
• Windows Server
• Virtualization
• Servers
• Security
• Computer Hardware
• Powershell
• Troubleshooting
• Dns
• Windows 7
• Operating Systems
• Networking
• Saas
• Technical Support
• Sccm
• Wsus
• Enterprise Software
• Team Leadership
• Vendor Management
• Certified Scrum Master Csm
• Hardware
• Group Policy
• Microsoft Technologies
• Dhcp
• IT Strategy
• Windows
• Agile Methodologies
• Server Administration
• Vsphere
• Tcp/Ip
• System Deployment
• Google Apps
• IT Project Implementation
• Office 365
• Domain Name System (Dns)
• Screen Capture