Jacob Hurst

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Jul 2017 - Dec 2020

  As an Aircraft Weapons Test Conductor, I coordinated aircraft, manpower, airspace, and data-collection resources to facilitate air-to-ground weapon testing. This involved organizing and overseeing live flight tests to validate the proper operation of electronic components in precision-guided munitions. I took charge of in-house modeling and simulation analysis, offering expert technical guidance on weapon modifications. Additionally, I authored technical reports focusing on the targets employed in developmental test and evaluation for hypersonic weapons.

  • Test Engineer

    Jul 2018 - Dec 2020

  • Electrical Engineer

    Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
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  United States Space Force

  Dec 2020 - now

  Supervising a team of 4, I initiated and managed security settings and 500 user accounts on Google Workspace Enterprise Plus. I also analyzed commercial network architectures for handling sensitive military data and digital engineering tools, (Commercial Solutions for Classified). Outside of my listed responsibilities, I connected businesses to users through the Space Force Pitch Day initiative, resulting in a $1.7M small-business research contract for a cryptography solution used in satellites and other distributed devices. Show less

  • Electrical Engineer

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

    Dec 2020 - Mar 2023
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  AllegiantVets

  May 2024 - now

  Cyber Security Skillbridge Intern

  In this veteran transition internship, I'm honing skills in the dynamic field of cybersecurity. With specialized training and mentorship, I'm gaining hands-on experience in threat detection, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and risk assessment.