Simon Jacobs
About Simon Jacobs
Simon Jacobs is a Security Enablement Specialist at thyssenkrupp's Cyber Defense Center in Essen, Germany, with a background in cybersecurity consulting and SAP development.
Company
Simon Jacobs currently works at thyssenkrupp in Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland. He holds the position of Security Enablement Specialist | Cyber Defense Center. His role is hybrid, balancing responsibilities both on-site and remotely.
Title
Simon Jacobs is a Security Enablement Specialist at the Cyber Defense Center of thyssenkrupp. This role involves overseeing and enabling security measures and processes within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Simon Jacobs holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Business Information Systems from Hochschule Niederrhein, achieved in 2020 after two years of study. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Business Information Systems from the same institution, completing his degree in 2018. With a background transitioning from SAP development to cybersecurity, Simon exhibits a diverse technical skill set.
Background
Simon Jacobs has extensive experience in both hybrid and on-site professional environments. His career began with a dual student role at Landesamt für Besoldung und Versorgung NRW as an SAP Developer, where he worked from 2014 to 2018, later extending his role as a student intern until 2020. Simon has gained cybersecurity experience at multiple firms, including internships at Deloitte, Warth & Klein Grant Thornton AG, and ARAG in 2019 and 2020.
Achievements
At EY, Simon Jacobs progressed from Consultant | Cybersecurity to Senior Consultant | Cybersecurity within a span of two years, from 2020 to 2023. His rapid advancement at EY underscores his capabilities and proficiency in cybersecurity consulting. Furthermore, his various internships in different firms provided him with a comprehensive view of the cybersecurity landscape.