Nicolas Jones

SOC Specialist at Ark Data Centers

I work in a 24/7 security operations environment, focused on security monitoring, alert triage, investigation, and escalation, with a foundation in data-center and IT operations support.

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Current roleSOC Specialist at Ark Data Centers

FocusSecurity monitoring, alert triage, and investigation

EducationMaster of Science in Cybersecurity

Security operations, grounded in 24/7 operational experience.

I work in security operations, where careful monitoring, clear documentation, and timely escalation matter.

As a SOC Specialist at Ark Data Centers, my work centers on security monitoring, alert triage, investigation, escalation, documentation, and supporting security response.

I was promoted into this role after supporting 24/7 data-center and IT operations as an IT Support Specialist, experience that continues to shape how I troubleshoot, communicate, and escalate.

I complement that experience with graduate education in cybersecurity, industry certifications, and Android development through AnythingApps.

Professional experience

Ark Data Centers

Promoted internally into security operations after supporting 24/7 data-center and IT operations.

  1. SOC Specialist

    Security Operations

    – Present

    Work in a 24/7 security operations environment, monitoring for security events, triaging and investigating alerts, and escalating and documenting findings to support security response.

    • Monitor security alerts and events as part of 24/7 security operations.
    • Triage and investigate alerts, escalating findings as appropriate.
    • Document investigations and findings, and support security response activities.
  2. IT Support Specialist

    Network Operations Center

    –

    Provided operational IT support within a 24/7 data-center and NOC environment, monitoring systems and alerts, troubleshooting technical issues, documenting incidents, and coordinating escalations.

    • Monitored operational alerts and triaged issues using established procedures.
    • Documented incidents and communicated status during troubleshooting and escalation.
    • Provided remote support, remote-hands, and data-center operational support.
    • Used ServiceNow, LogicMonitor, NinjaOne, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365, with exposure to SentinelOne.

Security, IT, and development capabilities

Security operations

Current SOC Specialist role

  • Security monitoring
  • Alert triage
  • Investigation
  • Escalation
  • Documentation
  • Security response support
  • 24/7 operations

IT & infrastructure

Prior IT Support Specialist role

  • Alert monitoring
  • Troubleshooting
  • Remote support
  • Remote hands
  • Data-center operations
  • Incident documentation and escalation

Platforms & tools

Prior IT Support Specialist role

  • ServiceNow
  • LogicMonitor
  • NinjaOne
  • Active Directory
  • Microsoft 365
  • SentinelOne exposure

Development & automation

AnythingApps and personal projects

  • Android development
  • Python utility development

Industry credentials

  • Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA A+

Academic background

Master of Science in Cybersecurity

Franklin University

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

Cleveland State University

Technical work beyond the day-to-day

Alongside my security operations work, I build independent mobile projects as the founder and Android developer for AnythingApps.

Android game

Tilt or Die

A tilt-controlled survival game with multiple game modes, progression, cosmetics, leaderboards, and achievements.

Android application

SmokingWeaner

A smoking-reduction and tracking app with guided setup, progress tracking, localization, optional notifications, and subscription support.

Python utility

Network Device Tracker

Monitors a local network for new devices, logs each discovery, and can send optional desktop, email, or SMS notifications.

Professional connections

Connect with me on LinkedIn, review my public GitHub profile, or visit AnythingApps.