Jake Dahl
@jakedahl
I build and stabilize cloud security analytics products, resolving complex defects across XDR platforms.
What I'm looking for
I'm currently building and stabilizing security software at Splunk, supporting the Cisco XDR Analytics and XDR Automate product suite through an organizational transition. I contribute to defect resolution, regression testing, root cause analysis, and Agile delivery workflows.
At Cisco, I led a small engineering team resolving issues across XDR Analytics and XDR Automate. My team maintained the best MTTR among comparable teams and helped reduce XDR Analytics defects and escalations by more than 60%.
I've worked across network security, cloud infrastructure, software QA, and engineering for more than 10 years. My work includes AWS, Azure, GCP, Python, Jira, Jenkins, Django, GitHub, SIEM, monitoring, logging, code reviews, and technical documentation.
Before Cisco, I supported Fortune 100 customers at Barracuda on firewall, VPN, email security, and cloud security solutions. I enjoy solving difficult customer issues, mentoring teammates, and turning troubleshooting knowledge into clear documentation and training.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
- Joined Splunk as part of a strategic reorganization that transitioned our team and product suite under the Splunk organization, bringing continuity of expertise across Cisco XDR Analytics and XDR Automate products
- Continued contributing to defect resolution, regression testing, and root cause analysis while onboarding into Splunk's broader engineering ecosystem
- Leveraging deep experience in
- Lead a small team focused on efficiently testing for and resolving defects found with Cisco XDR Analytics and Cisco XDR Automate products
- Team player with strong communication skills, primary point of contact for collaboration with cross-functional teams consisting of developers, QA teams, and product managers to ensure efficient resolution of software issues.
- Regularly maintained the best M
- Engineer working primarily with Cisco XDR (XDR Analytics (formerly Secure Cloud Analytics), Secure Network Analytics, Secure Cloud Insights, and XDR Automate)
- Developed documentation and recorded training for software architecture, workflows, and user manuals
- Used knowledge of Cloud infrastructure to field escalations for customers with complex issues
- Supported junior team members through
- Consulted Fortune 100 companies on critical Security, Network, and VPN infrastructure decisions
- Provided Expert level support to customer on Barracuda security products including NextGen and CloudGen Firewalls, Email Security Solutions, Azure/AWS/GCP security solutions, Firewall Insights (SD-WAN), Cloud Security Guardian
- Leveraged experience to aid new customers in transitioning from competi
- Barracuda Email Security Gateway, Email Essentials, PhishLine, and Sentinel support
- Linux/Unix Support & Troubleshooting (Red-Hat & Debian)
- Support enterprise level clients via phone/email
- Document and keep notes of solutions and procedures
- Remote Desktop Support
- Provide expert advice/instruction regarding DNS and TCP/IP settings
- Configure SSL certificates and test for PCI compliance
- Provided expert application and infrastructure support for 500 remote Sales team members and 1000 local team members
- Served as liaison between the business and various teams within IT
- Supported the following: Oracle CRM, Sales Cloud, and HRMS, Artiva, Cisco Unity and Aspect, Citrix, Papercut, Workday
- Participated in rotating on-call coverage and weekly change control meetings
Network Administrator
Nov 2016 - Mar 2018 (1 year 4 months)
- Planned, configured and supported different customer network environments for remote and on-site network management, server administration, directory services, VPN, virtualization, wireless and VoIP. Ensured compliance standards were followed and reviewed regularly.
- Designed, organized, and executed the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of Cisco and HP routers, switches, and fir
- Shift Management, Labor Management, Scheduling, Recruitment, Training, Customer Service
- Exceed sales projections 6 months in a row by 10% by employing a unique catering strategy
- Consistently exceeded store metrics on performance and customer service as measured by secret shoppers and corporate auditors
- Provided Tier 1 and 2 Desktop, Network, and Application support for Small to Medium businesses
- Shift Management, Labor Management, Scheduling, Recruitment, Training, Customer Service
- Drive-Thru and customer service specialist
- In charge nightly cleaning routines
- Responsible for maintaining SOS times while performing closing tasks
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Washtenaw Community College
Associate of Science - AS, Cybersecurity
Coursework:
- Enterprise Information Security
- Python/Powershell Scripting
- Windows & Linux Server Management
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science Computer Science
2014 - 2016
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2014 - 2016
Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Wayne State University from 2014 to 2016.
Macomb Community College
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science
2013 - 2014
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering
2012 - 2013
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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