Resume
Jason O'Neal
Security Engineer | Systems & Automation Specialist
Lenoir, NC 28645
jason.allen.oneal@gmail.com | 828-215-6403
https://linkedin.com/in/jason-oneal
https://github.com/jason-allen-oneal
https://bluedot.it.com
Summary
Security-focused engineer with 24+ years of experience in full-stack development, systems administration, network security, and vulnerability research. Specializing in threat analysis, secure architecture design, automation, and AI-integrated security tooling. Hands-on background in incident response, risk assessment, and Linux-based security hardening. Strong communicator capable of translating technical risk into actionable strategy. Completing a B.S. in Cybersecurity to formalize deep practical expertise and pursue Security Engineering or Red/Blue Team roles.
Technical Skills
Security Research: Penetration Testing (Kali Linux, Metasploit, Nmap), Vulnerability Assessment, Threat Intel (STIX/TAXII), OSINT
Full-Stack Development: TypeScript/JavaScript (Next.js, Node.js, React), Python (Django, Flask), PHP, Java, SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
Systems & Infrastructure: Linux Administration (Debian, Ubuntu, Kali), NGINX, Docker, AWS, CI/CD (GitHub Actions), SSH/VPN/DNS Hardening
AI/ML Security: LLM Tooling, Autonomous Agent Orchestration, MCP Server Development, Prompt Engineering
Experience
Technical/Cybersecurity Consultant / Owner January 2026 – Present
BlueDot IT — Lenoir, NC
- Founded and launched a cybersecurity-focused consultancy delivering secure infrastructure design, web application hardening, and network defense services.
- Architect and deploy hardened Linux/NGINX environments with SSH, firewall, and access control enforcement.
- Lead full lifecycle development of secure web applications, from database schema design to production-grade deployment and monitoring.
- Provide small-business security assessments, remediation planning, and risk reduction strategies.
Independent Technical Consultant January 2002 – December 2025
Lenoir, NC
- Designed, deployed, and maintained Linux-based infrastructure with continuous uptime, patch management, and access control enforcement.
- Built custom web applications and automation tooling for independent clients, emphasizing secure coding and maintainable architecture.
- Managed long-term hosting, backups, and system resilience across self-administered environments.
PSE Mail Processing Clerk September 2023 – February 2025
United States Postal Service — Lenoir, NC
- Managed high-volume logistics and time-sensitive processing in a high-pressure environment.
Security Guard April 2021 – August 2022
AgTac / Allied Universal — Lenoir, NC
- Monitored industrial and commercial perimeters; reported suspicious activity and maintained detailed incident logs.
Selected Projects
Pentest-Agent | Python, Kali Linux, AI Orchestration
- Architected a modular, AI-assisted red-team framework that automates reconnaissance and vulnerability discovery.
GhostMCP | Python, MCP Protocol, Cybersecurity Tooling
- Developed a production-ready Model Context Protocol (MCP) server providing AI agents with high-integrity cybersecurity tools.
Sentry-Flow | Python, Threat Intelligence
- Built a threat intelligence sharing platform to collect, normalize, and score Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).
Education
B.S. in Cybersecurity
DeVry University Online (Expected 2027)
A.S. in Cybersecurity
DeVry University Online (Expected Oct 2026)
*Undergraduate Certificate in IT Essentials Completed Dec 2025.
