Rae Jewell
About Rae Jewell
Rae Jewell serves as the Deputy Chief Information Officer at Arete, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity, having held various roles at organizations such as Fidelis Cybersecurity and Petco over a career spanning more than two decades.
Current Role at Arete
Rae Jewell serves as the Deputy Chief Information Officer at Arete, a position held since 2023. In this role, Jewell is responsible for overseeing the organization's information technology strategies and ensuring the security of its data systems. This position follows a series of leadership roles within Arete, showcasing a commitment to advancing the company's technological capabilities.
Previous Experience at Arete
Prior to the current role, Rae Jewell held multiple positions at Arete. Jewell served as the Director of Incident Response and Managed Detection & Response from 2019 to 2022, contributing to the development of security protocols. Following this, Jewell was the Senior Director of Innovations and Service Creation for a brief period in 2022 to 2023, focusing on enhancing service offerings and operational efficiency.
Background in Cybersecurity
Rae Jewell has extensive experience in cybersecurity, having worked at Fidelis Cybersecurity for 19 years in various roles, including Cyber Security Architect and Director of Managed Detection & Response. Jewell's work involved improving sensor telemetry and conducting threat hunting and forensic analysis during incident responses, which are critical for identifying and mitigating cyber threats.
Education and Training
Rae Jewell studied at Wayland Baptist University from 2005 to 2009, earning a degree that laid the foundation for a career in information technology and cybersecurity. This educational background has contributed to Jewell's expertise in managing complex security challenges in various organizational settings.
Early Career at Trident Data Systems
Rae Jewell began a career in cybersecurity as a Security Engineer at Trident Data Systems from 1999 to 2001. This early experience provided foundational skills in network security and incident response, which have been pivotal throughout Jewell's professional journey in the cybersecurity field.