Experienced Cloud Security Engineer specializing in Linux and Security at Amazon Web Services. In my current role with our Security team, my focus is on enhancing the security posture of customer’s cloud environments. My expertise extends to addressing intricate challenges related to AWS account authentication, the use of encryption technologies, and the proper implementation of IAM policies and roles to uphold the principle of least privilege. Formally, I assisted customers with production impacting issues related to mission-critical workloads running on Linux-based AWS Services, with a primary focus on EC2.
Holding certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate and Security+ CE, I continuously leverage self-directed learning to stay at the forefront of cloud security. Let’s connect and discuss how my hands-on experience and passion for security can add value to your team’s success.
Professional Journey
In my tenure at Amazon Web Services, my focus has been on Linux and Security, specializing in addressing production-impacting issues for mission-critical workloads on Linux-based AWS Services, with a primary emphasis on EC2. In my current role within the Security team, I am dedicated to enhancing the security posture of our customers’ cloud environments.
Throughout my time at AWS I have accumulated substansial experiencing in managing and troubleshooting third-party applications, such as Docker and Apache, running on AWS compute resources. I excel in tackling intricate challenges related to AWS account authentication, encryption technologies, and the proper implementation of IAM policies and roles to adhere to the principle of least privilege.
Before joining AWS, I earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a minor in Finance from Susquehanna University, where I was also a member of the Men’s Lacrosse team. Through my learning I developed a strong interest in front-end development, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, and how these fields intersect together to create innovative and robust solutions.
Certifications
Technical Skills
- Linux System Administration
- Network Troubleshooting
- Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Access Control
- Identity Federation, Web Authentication, PKI
- Intrusion Detection and Vulnerability Management
- Virtualization Technologies
- Python
- AWS Expertise
- Security Best Practices
- Performance Optimization