Justin Owens

Leadership Professional and Marine Veteran with a passion for IT and Cyber Security

				
					print ("A list of my professional skills:","\n");

skills = [
    "Executive Leadership",
    "Executive Communication",
    "Team Development",
    "Risk Management",
    "Project Management",
    "Penetration Testing",
    "Cyber Security Frameworks",
    "Red Teaming",
    "IT Operations",
    "Colloboration",
    "Interpersonal Skills",
    "Technical Expertise",
    "Microsoft Expertise",
    "Python Coding",
    "Security Clearance",
];
print(*skills, sep="\n");

About

What I have come to realize during my time in Service is my unique ability to adapt to any environment or job and not only succeed but excel.

If you put me in a position with a challenge, I will find a way to succeed, no matter what. Whether that’s on an individual basis or building a team to accomplish the mission.

Now I am looking for my next challenge in a field that I am passionate about, Cybersecurity and Penetration Testing.

Skilled penetration tester, team leader, risk management, risk assessment, team leadership, communication, collaboration, penetration testing tools and techniques, industry best practices, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Kali Linux, OSCP, OWASP Top 10, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, security clearance.

Education and Certifications

OSCP

Offensive Security Certified Professional

PMP

Certification #2744586

MBA

Louisiana State University
E.J. Ourso College of Business

CSIS

CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist

CIOS

CompTIA IT Operations Specialist

BS Chemical Engineering

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Experience

Aug 2024 - Present

Pathfynder

Director of Client Success

Cybersecurity Operator

2014 - 2024

US Marine Corps

Congressional Liaison, 2020 - 2024
Strategic Planner, 2018 - 2020
Director of Safety and Standardization, 2016-2017
Helicopter Squadron Maintenance Officer, 2014-2016

2013 - 2014

Northrop Grumman

Lead Trainer for Pilots & Sensor Operators on UA Systems

2003 - 2012

US Marine Corps

Weapons and Tactics Instructor
AH-1 Attack Helicopter Pilot

2002 - 2003

ExxonMobil Chemical

Process Safety Engineer

Testimonials

An unflappable professional with exceptional organizational skills and among the best writers that I have served without throughout my service. This is the type of professional who brings functionality to chaotic environments.

[Justin] is one of the most organized and well spoken officers I have worked with. His ability to distill a complex topic down to clear and concise points without "dumbing down" the subject is noteworthy. Additionally, he always conducts advance research to any issue his section deals with thereby ensuring he is never caught unaware and fully understands the decisions being made as well as the historical context and factors impacting them.

[Justin] is the epitome of the high intellectual capacity, advanced communication skills and leadership ability the Marine Corps needs ... his critical thinking combined with his profound factual knowledge and understanding of the Marine Corps will be particularly valuable ... as the Marine Corps continues to evolve and execute Force Design.

An excellent writer with a deliberate and pragmatic approach to problem solving, [Justin] consistently developed detailed, timely, and well thought out products for Congress and General Officer leadership within Headquarters Marine Corps.

[Justin] strives to impart his lessons learned to everyone he works with; senior, peer, and subordinate alike thereby improving the organization. His excellence extends to all facets of leadership; a Marine Corps asset that happens to work for me.

Biased toward candor and action, [Justin] challenges the team to produce greater results by refusing to accept the status quo as good enough. Through his effort, the team began to think more creatively and shorten the decision and action cycles. [Justin] demanded a high level of performance from the Marines in the detachment, and held them to standards. He did what was right, not what was popular to create a culture of high performance and achievement.

This is a Natural leader of Marines, who always sets the finest example for all associated with to follow. [Justin] gets the big picture and understands leadership.