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
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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

  1. Cyber Systems Engineer

    Northrop Grumman

    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
  • Facebook
  • Communication
  • Social Networking
  • Social Media Marketing

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