Justin Bowen
About Justin Bowen
Justin Bowen is a Security Engineer with extensive experience in cybersecurity, currently working at SANS Institute. He has held various roles in the field, including positions at Optiv Inc and SCL Health, where he focused on risk assessments, incident response, and security practices.
Current Role as Security Engineer
Currently, Justin Bowen serves as a Security Engineer at SANS Institute, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he applies his expertise in security practices to enhance the organization's security posture. His responsibilities include developing and implementing security measures, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with other security professionals to address potential vulnerabilities.
Previous Experience at SANS Institute
Before his current role, Justin Bowen worked as a Senior Security Analyst at SANS Institute from 2019 to 2020. During his tenure, he focused on responding to security questionnaires from potential external customers, contributing to the organization's sales efforts. His experience in this position helped him develop a deeper understanding of security challenges faced by clients.
Experience at Optiv Inc
Justin Bowen worked at Optiv Inc as a Consultant I - Platform Engineer from 2020 to 2021. In this role, he performed risk assessments for proposed products and services, ensuring that security considerations were integrated into the development process. He also mentored other analysts in incident response and security practices, fostering a culture of professionalism within the team.
Background in Security Analysis
Prior to his roles at SANS Institute and Optiv Inc, Justin Bowen was employed at SCL Health as a Security Analyst III from 2008 to 2019. He developed custom scripts for managing Windows 10 system patches and worked with the Service Desk to identify and remediate non-compliant devices. His responsibilities included creating incident response plans and maintaining technical security standards.
Education in Information Technology
Justin Bowen earned his Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from Montana Technological University, where he studied from 2003 to 2008. His educational background provided him with a solid foundation in IT principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various security roles.