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Jace Brownlee

@jacebrownlee

Cybersecurity analyst at WEC Energy Group managing enterprise vulnerability remediation and supporting secure Microsoft 365 and Azure adoption.

United States

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At WEC Energy Group, I own and manage the enterprise Vulnerability Management program, from authenticated scanning and vulnerability analysis to reporting and remediation coordination. I work with IT, engineering, infrastructure, application, and cloud teams to prioritize risk and improve remediation outcomes.

I also help develop hybrid identity solutions for on-premises and cloud environments, and support the design and security hardening of Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. I lead quarterly simulated phishing campaigns and security awareness training, and collaborate with Security Engineering on Data Loss Prevention tooling and incident response workflows.

Previously, at AgCountry Farm Credit Services, I monitored cloud environments, endpoints, and SaaS applications and investigated security events. I led the Information Security Awareness Program, including phishing and vishing simulations, user training, and executive reporting.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

IT Cybersecurity Analyst

Current

WEC Energy Group

Dec 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Owned and managed the enterprise Vulnerability Management program, including authenticated scanning, vulnerability analysis, reporting, and remediation coordination. Partnered with infrastructure, application, and cloud teams to prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk and business impact.

Vulnerability Management Authenticated Scanning Risk Prioritization Infrastructure Remediation Coordination Hybrid Identity SSO Managed Identities Phishing Simulations Security Awareness Training Exception Request Privileged Access Data Loss Prevention Incident Response Microsoft 365 Azure Cloud Security

Information Security Analyst

AgCountry Farm Credit Services

Feb 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 10 months)

Monitored and secured cloud environments, endpoints, and SaaS applications using endpoint detection and CASB technologies. Investigated security events and analyzed logs and alerts for indicators of compromise, policy violations, and control gaps.

Endpoint Detection CASB Security Event Investigation Log Analysis Vulnerability Identification remediation Security Awareness Training Phishing Simulations Vishing User Training Executive Reporting Security Controls Regulatory Compliance

Senior Computer Support Specialist

Northern State University

Mar 2020 - Feb 2021 (11 months)

Administered computer repair, troubleshooting, formatting, backup, and security functions. Directed student workers, executing their technical training, scheduling, and professional development.

Computer Repair Troubleshooting Backup Security IAM Team Leadership Training Scheduling

LMS Support Specialist

Northern State University

Oct 2017 - Mar 2020 (2 years 5 months)

Provided advanced technical support for enterprise systems, including device security, system hardening, and access management. Administered Identity and Access Management (IAM) processes and mobile device management using JAMF.

Technical Support Device Security System Hardening Access Management IAM Jamf Mobile Device Management Mentorship Training

Associate Designer

Xcel Energy

Jan 2015 - Oct 2017 (2 years 9 months)

Managed technical and operational aspects of large-scale infrastructure reconstruction projects. Coordinated with engineering, operations, and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Project Management Cross team Collaboration Risk Awareness Infrastructure Projects Compliance Stakeholder Coordination