Rob James
Founder at vul.ninja: cloud security for the SMB ☁️🥷
- Role
- Cyber Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman
- Location
- Huntsville, AL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rob James
I’m a veteran and small business owner of vul.ninja Security Engineer passionate about securing cloud infrastructures and helping teams build with confidence. I specialize in automation, vulnerability management, and compliance across Azure and AWS environments — ensuring systems stay resilient, efficient, and aligned with frameworks like NIST 800-53 and MITRE ATT & CK.What sets me apart is my ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical audiences. I thrive on translating complex security concepts into clear, actionable insights that drive collaboration and measurable improvement. Whether I’m hardening containerized workloads or mentoring developers on secure-by-design practices, I approach every challenge with curiosity, empathy, and precision.I believe effective security isn’t just about the technology — it’s about communication, teamwork, and helping people make smarter, safer decisions in the cloud.Outside of work, I’m a mountain biker and jazz vocalist who brings the same creativity and focus to problem-solving.
Experience
Cyber Systems Engineer
Aug 2022 — Present · Huntsville, AL, US
End-to-end CloudSec platforms, vulnerability management, and public speaking. Shifting left all unclassified and classified development and ensuring systems engineering V is followed to the T!
Education
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Master of Science - MS, Cybersecurity
Spain Park High School
Advanced Academic Diploma
2009 — 2013
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - BS, Marketing
2013 — 2017
University of Hull
Chinese and International Business, International Business
2015 — 2015
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Team Leadership
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Teamwork
- Business
- Social Media
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Marketing
- Public Speaking
- Blogging
- Research
- Community Outreach
- Advertising
- Digital Photography
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Strategic Planning
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Marketing Communications
- Communication
- Social Networking
- Social Media Marketing
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