Jason Alcantara
About Jason Alcantara
Jason Alcantara is a Security Risk Analyst with a diverse background in information technology and security. He has held various positions in organizations such as General Dynamics Information Technology and Citi, and has studied management information systems and cybersecurity at multiple universities.
Current Role at Fortress Information Security
Jason Alcantara serves as a Security Risk Analyst at Fortress Information Security. He has been in this position since 2023. In this role, he focuses on identifying and mitigating security risks within the organization, leveraging his extensive background in information technology and cybersecurity.
Previous Experience in Information Technology
Prior to his current role, Jason worked at General Dynamics Information Technology as an Investigator from 2018 to 2019. He also held multiple positions at Citi, including IT QA Analyst 2 from 2012 to 2013 and IT QA Intermediate Analyst from 2014 to 2016. His experience spans various aspects of IT quality assurance and risk analysis.
Educational Background in Business and Cybersecurity
Jason holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management Information Systems from the University of Central Florida, where he studied from 2001 to 2003. He furthered his education in cybersecurity at the same university from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, he completed a Cybersecurity Professional Certificate at the University of Central Florida.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Jason possesses expertise in configuring VLANs, ACLs, RIP, static routing, subnetting, 802.1q, and inter-VLAN routing. He is also developing skills in AWS Cloud Virtualization and Network Security. His technical knowledge supports his role in managing security risks effectively.
Language Proficiency and Security Clearance
Jason is fluent in English and has working knowledge of Spanish. He holds an Active Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) and a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance, which underscores his qualifications for handling sensitive information in his professional roles.