Jeimer Carrera

I’m the Infrastructure Cybersecurity Engineer at W. P. Carey. I help keep the company and our people safe from cyber threats. This involves enhancing our cybersecurity program, strengthening our perimeter defenses, implementing initiatives around emerging technologies like AI security and developing employee training. I focus on making sure our infrastructure has a strong, secure foundation.

Describe your career journey.

My career journey has been focused within Information Technology, with a specialized emphasis on IT security for the past eight years.

I started out in infrastructure, systems and networking roles, which gave me a solid technical base and a deep understanding of enterprise architecture and operational dynamics.

Ultimately, I wanted to take that experience and use it to build a full-scale cybersecurity program from the ground up. W. P. Carey gave me the chance to do just that – and to work across different areas of cybersecurity instead of being boxed into one specialty. That’s what really drew me here.

What’s the best part about WPC?

Hands down, it’s the people and the culture. There’s a real sense of respect and collaboration – everyone’s willing to jump in and help, no matter their role. It’s a place where you feel supported and trusted, and that makes tackling tough challenges a lot easier and more rewarding.

What do you think it takes to succeed at WPC?

You have to be willing to step up and show what you’re capable of. Leadership gives you countless opportunities to take the lead – whether it’s presenting strategic initiatives, leading a critical technical discussion or driving a complex company project to completion.

This dynamic environment is perfectly captured by the saying: ‘Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.’ If you’re prepared and willing to jump in, you’ll thrive here.