Joe Cook
About Joe Cook
Joe Cook serves as the Team Lead for Security Compliance Patch Management at Arch Capital Group Ltd., where he has worked since 2019. He leads a team of engineers in managing security compliance for a large number of servers and has developed tools to enhance security operations.
Work at Arch Capital Group
Joe Cook has been serving as the Team Lead for Security Compliance Patch Management at Arch Capital Group Ltd. since 2019. In this role, he provides technical leadership for a team of seven engineers responsible for managing security compliance across 3,000 servers distributed over 27 domains. His work focuses on ensuring that the organization's security posture remains robust and compliant with industry standards.
Previous Experience in Security and Data Management
Prior to his current position, Joe Cook held several roles in the technology sector. He worked at EMC as an Avamar & Data Domain Architect from 2006 to 2013. He then transitioned to VMware, where he served as a Senior Technical Marketing Manager from 2013 to 2015. Following this, he worked at Hitachi Data Systems as a Consultant Infrastructure Cloud Solutions Architect for a brief period in 2016-2017.
Technical Contributions and Innovations
Joe Cook has developed a comprehensive Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) integration platform. This platform utilizes various programming and data analysis tools, including PowerShell, Python, Pandas, SQL, Power Query, and PowerBI. Additionally, he has created tools and solutions aimed at streamlining security operations and automating incident response for his remediation team.
Education and Expertise
Joe Cook studied Theology/Theological Studies at Florida College from 1995 to 1997. His educational background, combined with extensive experience in security compliance and data management, has equipped him with a unique skill set that supports his leadership role in the technology sector.
Patch Management Responsibilities
In his current role, Joe Cook manages 47 patch jobs per month as part of the enterprise patching infrastructure and vulnerability management. This responsibility is critical in maintaining the security and integrity of the organization's IT systems.