Joe Portner
About Joe Portner
Joe Portner is a Staff Security Engineer at Material Security, where he has worked since 2022. With over 12 years of experience in technology and cybersecurity, he has held various roles in notable organizations, including MITRE and Elastic.
Work at Material Security
Joe Portner has been serving as a Staff Security Engineer at Material Security since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the security posture of the organization while working remotely from the USA. His responsibilities include implementing security measures and collaborating with teams to ensure the integrity of software systems.
Education and Expertise
Joe Portner holds a Master of Science in Information Technology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, which he completed from 2012 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Software Information Systems, graduating Summa Cum Laude from the same institution between 2009 and 2013. His educational background supports his expertise in technology and cyber security.
Background
Joe Portner has over 12 years of experience in technology, cyber security, mobility, and web development. His career includes various roles in prominent organizations such as MITRE, Diligent Corporation, Elastic, and Sypris Electronics. He has developed a multi-discipline and full stack engineering background, along with software architecture expertise.
Professional Certifications
Joe Portner holds the Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) certification. This credential demonstrates his knowledge and skills in secure software development practices and reinforces his commitment to maintaining high security standards in software engineering.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role, Joe Portner held various positions in the field of cyber security and software engineering. He worked at MITRE in multiple capacities, including Cyber Security Associate, Senior Software Engineer, and Lead Software Security Engineer. He also served as an Application Security Engineer and Lead Security Architect at Diligent Corporation, and held roles at Elastic as Principal Software Engineer and Area Lead, Principal Software Engineer.