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Jared Sher

@jaredsher_dev

Cybersecurity Specialist in London, UK. Skilled in Python, Bash, and secure systems. Seeking remote Security Engineer roles to drive innovation.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek a full-time remote security role where I can integrate security into development lifecycles, automate defenses, respond to incidents, and grow technical leadership within a collaborative, fast-paced team.

I am a proactive, detail-oriented security engineer with 3+ years' experience in information security, technical support, and software development, focused on securing systems and reducing vulnerabilities through hands-on scripting and automation.

I have delivered measurable results: reducing vulnerabilities by 15% at Booking.com, achieving a 98% first-contact resolution rate, and cutting analysis time by 20% through Python and Bash automation. I also developed a Python vulnerability-scanning tool in my capstone and helped clients reduce downtime by 25% through rapid incident response.

I thrive in fast-paced, remote environments, collaborating with engineering and DevOps teams to integrate security into development lifecycles, implement patch management, and document clear, actionable security controls for stakeholders.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Security Consultant

Current

Self-Employed

Jun 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)

Built and integrated custom security solutions for fintech and e-commerce clients, conducted incident response for 5+ clients reducing downtime by 25%, and configured secure cloud environments on AWS and GCP.

Python BASH AWS GCP)Incident Response Cloud Security GCP

Cybersecurity Support Specialist

Booking.com

Nov 2023 - Aug 2025 (1 year 9 months)

Developed and tested cybersecurity solutions for internal systems, reducing vulnerabilities by 15% and achieving a 98% first-contact resolution rate for 100+ daily user security enquiries.

Python BASH Incident Response Patch Management Security Monitoring

Tech Support Agent (Security Focus)

Bet365

Apr 2021 - Sep 2023 (2 years 5 months)

Delivered security-focused technical support handling 50+ daily inquiries with a 95% satisfaction score, conducted real-time vulnerability analysis and reduced unauthorized access incidents by 10% via PowerShell automation and patching.

PowerShell Incident Response CRM Network Security Customer Support Patch Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of London

Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science

2017 - 2021

Activities and societies: Capstone project: developed a Python-based automated vulnerability scanning tool; coursework included Cybersecurity Fundamentals and Network Security.

Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science with coursework in cybersecurity, network security, operating systems, and software engineering; capstone delivered a Python-based automated vulnerability scanning tool.