Jared Macon has an extensive work experience spanning from 2003 to the present. Jared currently holds the role of Director of Engineering at Simplesense since September 2022. Prior to this, they were employed at National Renewable Energy Laboratory as the Group Manager of the Cybersecurity Evaluation and Application Group from July 2021 to August 2022.
From 2016 to 2021, Jared worked at LGS Innovations, initially starting as a Cyber Security Technologist in January 2016. Jared later became the Sr. R&D Technical Manager, a role they held from January 2017 to July 2021.
Before LGS Innovations, Jared had a long tenure with the United States Government, where they held various positions starting in April 2003 until January 2016. In this role, they performed network security operations and provided regular briefings to senior leadership. Jared successfully managed a team focused on technology innovation and was responsible for developing a cross-domain network architecture.
Overall, Jared Macon's work experience showcases their expertise in engineering, cybersecurity, and leadership roles.
Jared Macon earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science from Texas A&M University, where they studied from 1998 to 2002. Jared later pursued a Masters degree in Information Systems and Technology at The Johns Hopkins University, graduating in 2012.
In terms of certifications, Jared Macon obtained the Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certification from Offensive Security in June 2016 and the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from (ISC)² in August 2013. Jared also acquired the Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner certification from Amazon Web Services (AWS) in August 2021.
Recently, Jared obtained several certifications in 2022, including the ATT&CK Adversary Emulation Certification from MITRE Engenuity in May 2022, the ATT&CK Cyber Threat Intelligence Certification from MITRE Engenuity in February 2022, and the Certified Red Team Professional (CRTP) certification from Pentester Academy in February 2022.
Additionally, Jared previously held the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Network Associate - Security (CCNA Security) certifications from Cisco, although their expiration dates are not specified. Jared also possesses the Project+ certification from CompTIA, although details regarding its acquisition are unavailable.
September, 2022 - present