Hector Santiago

Hector Santiago is a seasoned cybersecurity professional currently serving as a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer at Discover Financial Services since January 2023, where notable achievements include participating in competitive Capture the Flag events and implementing advanced firewall solutions across AWS and GCP while ensuring compliance with key regulations. Prior experience includes roles as Principal Network Security Engineer at Publix Super Markets and Senior Service Delivery Engineer at Impulse Point, where responsibilities ranged from managing Checkpoint firewalls to enhancing customer experience with SafeConnect solutions. Additional experience encompasses IT Field Network Engineer duties at Amedisys Home Health & Hospice, focusing on network infrastructure for remote offices, as well as serving as a Subject Matter Expert in Endpoint Security at CGS, excelling in software implementation and technical support. Hector holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology from Southern New Hampshire University.