Jaime Cruse, Cissp
About Jaime Cruse, Cissp
Jaime Cruse is a Principal Security Engineer at American Electric Power, where he focuses on enhancing threat detection capabilities and reducing false positives in security operations. He has a background in cybersecurity from his time in the United States Marine Corps and has held various roles in security engineering and consulting.
Work at American Electric Power
Jaime Cruse serves as the Principal Security Engineer at American Electric Power, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for maintaining optimal system performance and stability within security operations. He focuses on reducing false positives while enhancing threat detection capabilities. Cruse has architected and deployed enterprise endpoint protection tools and threat intelligence infrastructure, contributing to the overall security posture of the organization. He also supports the integration of security tools across various business units, ensuring a cohesive approach to security management.
Education and Expertise
Jaime Cruse earned a Bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. He also attended Marine Corps University for five months in 2011, focusing on Information Technology. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in cybersecurity, particularly in threat detection and security operations.
Background
Jaime Cruse has a diverse background in cybersecurity and military service. He began his career as a Cyber Network Operator in the United States Marine Corps, serving from 2011 to 2017. Following his military service, he worked as an Operational Technology Security Specialist at American Electric Power from 2018 to 2022. He also held the position of Senior Security Consultant at ES Consulting, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. This combination of military and corporate experience has shaped his approach to security engineering.
Professional Experience
Jaime Cruse has accumulated significant professional experience in cybersecurity roles. His tenure at American Electric Power includes both his current role as Principal Security Engineer and a previous position as Operational Technology Security Specialist. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Security Consultant at ES Consulting, Inc. His experience in the United States Marine Corps as a Cyber Network Operator further enhances his qualifications in the field.