Esther Hiott
About Esther Hiott
Esther Hiott serves as the Security Operations Manager, Associate at Fortra, where she leads a global team of security analysts and develops training programs to enhance operational efficiency. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity from Western Governors University and has a background in Organizational Management and Computer Programming.
Work at Fortra
Esther Hiott currently serves as a Security Operations Manager, Associate at Fortra, a position she has held since 2023. She operates remotely from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Prior to this role, she worked as a Security Operations Lead from 2022 to 2023 and as a Security Operations Auditor, Specialist from 2021 to 2022. In her current role, she leads a global team of over 20 security analysts in the Monitoring division and oversees the automation Jira program for multiple departments.
Education and Expertise
Esther Hiott is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity from Western Governors University, expected to complete in 2025. She previously earned a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management with an Emphasis in Healthcare Management from Charleston Southern University in 2015. Additionally, she holds an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Programming from Trident Technical College, which she completed in 2021.
Background
Esther Hiott has built a career in security operations, starting at Fortra in 2021. She has experience in various roles, including auditing and leading security operations teams. Her work has involved developing training programs for security analysts and collaborating with different departments to address client issues proactively.
Achievements
In her roles at Fortra, Esther Hiott has developed training programs aimed at enhancing the quality of case management and exceeding customer expectations. She provides bi-weekly high-level presentations to upper management regarding the monitoring business, showcasing her ability to communicate effectively with leadership.