Alex Gilbert, Cissp
About Alex Gilbert, Cissp
Alex Gilbert is an Information Security Specialist III at Grow Financial Federal Credit Union, where he has worked since 2023. He holds a Master of Science in Cyber Security - Information Assurance from the University of South Florida and has extensive experience in information security and IT support.
Work at Grow Financial Federal Credit Union
Alex Gilbert currently serves as Information Security Specialist III at Grow Financial Federal Credit Union, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked within the same organization in various capacities, including Information Security Specialist I from 2019 to 2020 and Information Security Specialist II from 2020 to 2023. His tenure at Grow Financial has allowed him to develop and implement security protocols to protect sensitive information.
Education and Expertise
Alex Gilbert holds a Master of Science in Cyber Security - Information Assurance from the University of South Florida, where he studied from 2020 to 2022. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from Seminole State College of Florida, completing his studies from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, he obtained an Associate's degree in Information Technology from the same institution from 2013 to 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles and practices.
Background
Alex Gilbert began his career in the technology field with various roles that contributed to his expertise in information security. He worked as an IT Technical Support Intern at OrLANtech, Inc. in 2012 for three months. He then gained experience as a Crew Member at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in 2013 for nine months, followed by a position as Shipping Specialist/IT Support at Loving Guidance from 2015 to 2018. These roles helped him build a diverse skill set in IT support and customer service.
Previous Positions in Information Security
Before his current role at Grow Financial Federal Credit Union, Alex Gilbert worked as an Information Support & Security Specialist at USF Federal Credit Union from 2017 to 2019. This position allowed him to further develop his skills in information security. His progression within Grow Financial, from Information Security Specialist I to III, reflects his growing expertise and commitment to the field.