Heath Rust
About Heath Rust
Heath Rust is a Sr. Manager of Security Operations at CircleCI, with extensive experience in network security and IT management. He has held various positions in organizations such as Jack Henry, ITT Technical Institute, and the City of Springfield, and actively engages in mentoring within the IT and security fields.
Current Role at CircleCI
Heath Rust serves as the Sr. Manager of Security Operations at CircleCI, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on defense security and team collaboration, ensuring robust security measures are in place to protect the organization's assets. His leadership in security operations emphasizes a proactive approach to security challenges.
Previous Experience at Jack Henry
Heath Rust has extensive experience at Jack Henry, where he held multiple positions from 2011 to 2023. He started as Supervisor of the Employee Services Center and progressed to Network Security Engineer, Network Security Engineering Manager, and finally Network Security Engineer Supervisor. His tenure at Jack Henry spanned over six years, during which he contributed to enhancing the company's network security protocols.
Education and Certifications
Heath Rust studied Network and Communications Management at DeVry University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree from 2003 to 2006. He also pursued further education in Health and Physical Education/Fitness, achieving certification as a Bayesian Personal Trainer from Bayesian Bodybuilding between 2016 and 2017. Additionally, he studied Cisco Networking at Dallas College from 2001 to 2003.
Mentoring and Coaching in IT
Heath Rust actively engages in mentoring and coaching within the IT and security fields. He advocates for a curious and non-judgmental approach to professional and personal development, aiming to foster growth and learning among peers and newcomers in the industry.
Leadership at DreamIT MakeIT
Heath Rust has served as Co-Chairman at DreamIT MakeIT since 2014. In this leadership role, he contributes to initiatives that promote innovation and collaboration within the technology community in the Springfield, Missouri area.