Steven Jones
About Steven Jones
Steven Jones serves as the Director of Cyber Talent Programmes EMEA at SANS Institute, a position he has held since 2016. He has a background in business development and education, with previous roles at Barclays and Wolfestone.
Current Role at SANS Institute
Steven Jones serves as the Director of Cyber Talent Programmes for the EMEA region at SANS Institute. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the development and management of cyber talent initiatives across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. His role focuses on enhancing cybersecurity education and workforce development in the region.
Previous Positions at SANS Institute
Prior to his current role, Steven Jones held several positions at SANS Institute. He worked as the EMEA CyberTalent Manager for five months in 2016 and as the EMEA Business Development Manager for three months from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he served as the Cyber Academy Manager from 2015 to 2016 for one year, where he was involved in managing educational programs.
Education and Qualifications
Steven Jones studied at Gorseinon College, where he achieved an Advanced Vocational Certificate in Education (AVCE) in Information Communication Technology from 2001 to 2003. He also attended the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Education and Social Inclusion from 2006 to 2009.
Experience at Barclays
Steven Jones has experience working at Barclays, where he held two roles. He was an Intermediary Relationship Consultant from 2011 to 2012 for seven months and a Mortgage Specialist from 2011 to 2013 for two years. His work involved managing client relationships and providing mortgage solutions.
International Business Development Experience
In 2014, Steven Jones worked at Wolfestone as an International Business Development Manager for five months and as an International Language Consultant for six months. His roles focused on expanding business opportunities and providing language consultancy services in Swansea, United Kingdom.