Systems Engineering
Jen Hughes is an experienced professional in the fields of people and culture management, program development, and training. Currently serving as the Director of People & Culture at Systems Engineering since February 2020, Jen focuses on enhancing employee experience through recruitment, onboarding, and professional development, while also fostering a supportive workplace culture. Prior roles include Director of Programs and Director of Training & Special Projects at Ventures, where Jen oversaw business training programs for aspiring entrepreneurs and managed various projects aimed at empowering low-income individuals. Previous experience includes positions at the YMCA of Greater Seattle, GALAXY ELECTRIC, and Playtime, Inc., with a consistent emphasis on education, staff development, and community engagement. Jen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Outdoor Recreation and Business Administration from Western Colorado University and has pursued further education in organizational leadership and nonprofit management.
This person is not in the org chart
This person is not in any teams
Systems Engineering
Founded in 1988, Systems Engineering is a 100% employee-owned, SOC 2, Type 2-certified IT strategy and managed technology services provider. We provide clients with secure technology solutions that enable productivity. Our US-based team of network engineers, security professionals, project managers, data management experts, and account managers support our clients 24×7, 365 days per year. Our 180+ employee owners thrive in a culture of innovation, positivity, and client service in support of our mission. Our security-first mindset is evidenced in the secure technology solutions we deliver to clients in healthcare, banking, financial services, manufacturing, construction, education, government, professional services, nonprofits, and technology. We provide strategic and technical leadership – including implementation and ongoing support – to clients in regulated industries that must demonstrate compliance and provide organizations with the technology solutions and processes they need in place to qualify for cyber insurance and protect board members. Our Adaptive Cybersecurity Framework (aCSF) enables clients to improve their security posture and technology stance as a continual process. We’ve combined proprietary best practices derived from 35 years of experience with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) to create a flexible tool that assesses where clients are on their cybersecurity maturity journey and delivers a multi-year strategy and implementation plan to address their secure technology priorities. As participants in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, we know that to be successful our clients need to be successful. Each of us understands that providing secure mission-critical technology allows our clients to focus on their business goals without worrying about technology. We work diligently to become an indispensable partner and trusted advisor to each of our clients.