About Me

I am a Cybersecurity student at the University of Oregon, the Vice President of the UO Cybersecurity Club, and a Founding SOC Analyst at the UO Teaching SOC. I specialize in security automation and technical systems. Currently, I am seeking a Summer 2026 internship where I can apply my experience in GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) and SOC operations to enterprise infrastructure.

Founding SOC Analyst | UO Teaching SOC

• Contributed to the architecture and operational deployment of the university’s first student-run security operations center.
• Monitor and analyze real-time telemetry using SentinelOne to mitigate threats across university infrastructure.
• Maintain custom Grafana dashboards to visualize endpoint security data for the TSOC team.
• Collaborate on incident response workflows and threat-hunting standard operating procedures.

Cybersecurity Compliance Coordinator | BizCare, Inc.

• Manage organizational alignment with industry-standard frameworks like CIS IG1 and conduct regular internal risk assessments.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to implement security controls and document compliance milestones.

Owner & Founder | CYBERSECURITY R&D GROUP, LLC

• Manage business operations, payroll, and strategic research for a specialized cybersecurity S-Corp.
• Lead R&D initiatives focusing on security automation and threat intelligence integration.

• SOC-Risk-Engine: Architected a custom Python risk engine for the UO TSOC utilizing TheHive, MISP, and Cortex to automate threat scoring and response. Link
• NIST AI RMF Implementation: Currently developing a compliance implementation of OpenClaw to align AI orchestration with NIST AI Risk Management standards. Link
• Agent Hive: Built an award-winning AI orchestrator that won "Best Implementation of Google Gemini API" at a 2025 MLH hackathon. Link

• Technical & Engineering: Python, PowerShell, Docker, Burp Suite, Grafana, SentinelOne, OpenVAS, TheHive, MISP, and Cortex
• Cybersecurity & GRC: HackTheBox, Splunk, CIS IG1, NIST AI RMF, Third-Party Risk Management
• Certifications: Galactic Advisors Certified Compliance Consultant (GC3)

• University of Oregon: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity (Expected Spring 2027).
• Relevant Coursework: Applied Cryptography, Computer/Network Security, Secure Software Development

In my personal time, you can find me on the trails with the UO Run Club, training with a CrossFit crew, or practicing at the Irish Stick/Kali dojo. I am a competitive runner, a travel hacker optimizing credit card ecosystems like Amex and Chase, and a future PADI-certified diver preparing for my next underwater adventure in Belize this March. Whether I am backpacking through the Wallowas, flying planes, or following SpaceX developments, my approach to security is the same as my approach to a marathon: it is a high-performance system that requires discipline, strategy, and an obsession with optimization. This systems-driven mindset is my core differentiator; I don't just solve isolated problems, I build the frameworks that ensure every "run" is faster and more secure than the last.

• If you would like to discuss a potential internship or project, please feel free to reach out.
• Email: justicegaines8@gmail.com
• GitHub: github.com/justicegaines03
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/justiceg