Resume - Jorge Valentini

Deep systems expertise, OT/IT hybrid experience, data-driven thinking, and the ability to move seamlessly between technical trenches and executive rooms.

Professional Summary

Hacker Curiosity with Academic Discipline

Curiosity Mindset

I dig, test, explore, and reverse-engineer.

Hands-on Builder

Automation, scripting, architecture—I'll make it happen.

Engineer by Formation

University-level rigor and analytical discipline.

Enterprise Leader

17+ years bridging IT, OT, and cybersecurity globally.

Business Interface

I translate complex ecosystems into actionable signals.

Improvement-Oriented

Evolution is part of my mindset, not a task.

CISSP badge OSCP badge MCITP badge

Impact Themes

How I Drive Outcomes

Human-Readable Engineer

Deep technical roots with the ability to translate complex IT/OT challenges into clear, business-aligned conversations.

Operational Glue

Comfortable in plants, data centers, and boardrooms—I bridge cultures, constraints, and priorities to keep operations reliable and secure.

Data-Driven Accelerator

Analytical and problem solving skills that reveal what’s broken, prioritize what matters, and accelerate the work that moves the needle.

Experience

2025 – Present Arlington, VA, USA

Manager, Vulnerability Management & Attack Surface Reduction

AES Corporation

Key role in an attack surface program that connects vulnerability management, remediation, and executive-ready metrics.

Vulnerability Management Attack Surface UVM KPIs Data Analysis
Details
  • Implemented a Unified Vulnerability Management solution to support the Attack Surface Reduction program across business sites, aligning remediation with business constraints, and providing technical guidance to regional IT and engineering teams.
  • Integrated vulnerability and asset data into automated Power BI dashboards to quantify remediation effectiveness, reduce exposure, and enhance executive visibility.
  • Partnered with networking, cloud, infrastructure, and application owners to assess and prioritize remediation efforts, translating vulnerability data into actionable insights.
  • Led process improvement and automation initiatives aimed at scaling vulnerability management capabilities globally.
2022 – 2025 Arlington, VA, USA

Manager, Cyber Governance, Risk & Compliance

AES Corporation

Led cyber GRC initiatives globally, turning fragmented IT/OT risk inputs into clear, actionable insights for executives.

GRC Risk Management Governance Executive Reporting
Details
  • Coordinated with globally distributed security teams, driving GRC initiatives across business units, ensuring IT/OT service delivery aligns with business risk tolerance and global standards.
  • Mentored security analysts and participated in the hiring process to build the team for the GRC program.
  • Translated technical risk from internal audits, pen tests, and threat assessments into strategic insights for business leadership.
  • Served as the key interface between cybersecurity and business stakeholders, aligning cybersecurity programs with enterprise risk and compliance requirements.
  • Guided and collaborated with geographically distributed teams, fostering a collaborative, trust-based work environment.
2017 – 2022 USA / Remote

Senior IT Internal Auditor

AES Corporation

Planned and executed IT and cybersecurity audits worldwide, tying findings to practical remediation and investment decisions.

IT & Cyber Audits Risk Assessment Executive Briefings Global Reach
Details
  • Planned and led IT and cybersecurity audits across plants and corporate sites globally, focusing on system architecture, compliance, and operational resilience.
  • Presented findings to IT leaders, with risk-based recommendations to strengthen infrastructure and application security.
  • Designed improved methodologies to conduct deeper technical assessments, incorporating IT/OT convergence, evolving threats, and operational context.
  • Collaborated with global stakeholders to develop targeted remediation strategies across multi-region business units.
  • Bridged audit, compliance, and IT operations, enabling smoother implementation of global cybersecurity initiatives.
2010 – 2017 Bs As, Argentina

IT/OT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Administrator

AES Argentina

Managed and modernized core IT and SCADA services across South America, improving resilience for energy operations.

SCADA & OT Windows & VMware Core Services Disaster Recovery
Details
  • Managed core IT and SCADA infrastructure across multiple countries in Latin America, supporting business operations with high availability and security.
  • Led upgrades and migrations of Windows and Linux server environments, Active Directory, and VMware clusters to improve resilience and scalability.
  • Played a key role in disaster recovery planning and implementation for the South America region, covering SCADA environments.
  • Maintained core infrastructure services (DNS, DHCP, NTP) across mixed Windows and Linux environments, ensuring reliable regional service delivery.
  • Performed cybersecurity tasks such as vulnerability assessment, internal penetration testing, log collection and analysis, policy enforcement, and access-control list reviews for OT and IT networks.
2008 – 2010 Bs As, Argentina

IT Field Support

AES Argentina

Started my career providing hands-on technical support to AES Argentina end users, first as an intern, then full-time.

End-User Support Windows & Office Active Directory Inventory & VIP Support
Details
  • Provided technical support to end users at AES Argentina, initially through a one-year internship and later as a full-time employee.
  • Handled day-to-day troubleshooting for Windows, Office, hardware, and network issues, ensuring users could work effectively.
  • Managed IT inventory and supported helpdesk operations, including VIP support for executive staff.

Foundation

Education & Certifications

Electronics Engineer

Universidad Tecnológica Nacional (UTN)

WES equivalency: Bachelor’s & Master’s.

Foundational engineering knowledge as well as applied electronics focused on industrial control systems.

Control Systems ICS/DCS Signal Processing PLCs SCADA Statistics Hardware Linear Algebra Numerical Analysis Algorithms

Core Certifications

  • CISSP
    Certified Information Systems Security Professional
  • OSCP
    Offensive Security Certified Professional
  • OSWP
    Offensive Security Wireless Professional
  • MCITP
    Microsoft Certified IT Professional
  • MCTS
    Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
  • UiPath
    UiPath RPA Developer
  • Domino
    Data Science Practitioner
Governance Offensive Cybersecurity Active Directory Kali Linux Windows Server Automation Purple Team Python

Toolkit

Skills & Platforms

Storytelling & Analytics

Data Visualization Power BI Pandas NumPy SQL LaTeX Statistics Executive Narrative ACL Analytics

Infrastructure & Systems Engineering

Windows Server GNU/Linux VMware Active Directory DNS DHCP File Services vCenter Containers Nagios Monitoring Tivoli Storage Manager

Networking

Switching Routing Firewalls VPNs Network Segmentation RADIUS Subnetting Cacti NetFlow

Cybersecurity Operations & Tooling

Vulnerability Management Nessus Metasploit Nmap QRadar Rsyslog WSUS OWASP Wireshark Aircrack Bloodhound Burp Suite

Automation & Scripting

Python PowerShell Bash Data Pipelines Automation Workflows APIs & Integrations

Creative Corner

Inkscape SVG Design GIMP HTML/CSS

Global Voice

Languages

Argentina flag

Spanish

Native

Full nuance for executive, technical, and informal settings.

100%
United States flag

English

Proficient

Executive-ready briefs, technical docs, and day-to-day collaboration.

90%
Brazil flag

Portuguese

Intermediate

Operational and project conversations; expanding fluency.

50%

I am a

Cyber Leader Sysadmin Certified Professional Strategic Thinker Problem Solver Technology Specialist Cyber Leader
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ing-jdvalentini/