Rebekah Skeete
About Rebekah Skeete
Rebekah Skeete is a Senior Security Engineer with extensive experience in cybersecurity, having previously held positions at Texas Rangers Baseball Club and Schellman. She also serves as Chief Operations Officer at BlackGirlsHack, focusing on diversity in the cybersecurity field.
Current Role as Senior Security Engineer
Rebekah Skeete currently holds the position of Senior Security Engineer at Schellman, where she has been employed since 2024. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the security posture of the organization by implementing robust cybersecurity measures. Her responsibilities include assessing security vulnerabilities, developing security protocols, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Previous Experience at Schellman
Prior to her current role, Rebekah Skeete worked at Schellman as a Security Engineer II from 2022 to 2024. During this time, she contributed to various security initiatives and projects aimed at strengthening the organization's cybersecurity framework. Additionally, she served as an Information Security Analyst for five months in 2022, where she was involved in identifying and mitigating security risks.
Background at Texas Rangers Baseball Club
Rebekah Skeete has extensive experience with the Texas Rangers Baseball Club, where she held multiple positions. She worked as a Junior Cyber Security Analyst from 2019 to 2021, focusing on cybersecurity measures. She also served as the Coordinator for IT Customer Service from 2017 to 2019 and as Manager of IT Applications & Operations for a brief period in 2021. Her roles at the club contributed to her development in IT and cybersecurity.
Leadership Role at BlackGirlsHack
Rebekah Skeete serves as the Chief Operations Officer at BlackGirlsHack, an organization dedicated to promoting diversity within the cybersecurity field. In this capacity, she plays a key role in developing programs and initiatives that support underrepresented groups in technology and cybersecurity, advocating for increased participation and education.
Education and Professional Development
Rebekah Skeete studied at West Texas A&M University, where she earned a degree in History from 2004 to 2007. She has also been attending the Women's Campaign School at Yale University since 2015, focusing on leadership and advocacy skills. This educational background supports her professional endeavors in cybersecurity and her commitment to leadership in technology.