Benjamin George

Background

About Benjamin George

Hi, I'm Ben!I'm a cybersecurity-focused professional currently serving as a Tour-of-Duty Systems Engineer at Rocket Mortgage, where I'm building a strong foundation in secure cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices. My experience includes a Bachelor's degree in Computer and Information Systems Security from Baker College and over 4 years of hands-on IT security experience. I'm actively pursuing my goal of becoming a Cyber Defense Analyst.My current role involves securing and managing AWS cloud infrastructure, implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, and protecting critical services including Redshift, Aurora, KMS, and S3. This experience has deepened my understanding of cloud security architecture and defense strategies.At Lapeer County Community Mental Health, I advanced from IS Systems Support to Information Systems Coordinator, where I specialized in- Vulnerability Management and Incident Response- Security Solution Implementation (Splunk, PKI)- Network Security Design and Implementation- Access Control and Permission Auditing- Security Incident Management and Documentation- Team ManagementMy military service in the Michigan Army National Guard (2019-2025) as a Signal Support System Specialist further strengthened my security mindset, where I managed classified communication systems and participated in international operations like Operation Summer Shield in Latvia. This experience reinforced the critical importance of maintaining secure communications and protecting sensitive information.I'm actively pursuing advanced certifications in cybersecurity and am passionate about defending organizations against emerging threats. My goal is to transition into a dedicated Cyber Defense role where I can protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data from sophisticated cyber threats.I welcome connections with cybersecurity professionals, particularly those in Cyber Defense, Incident Response, and Security Operations.