Security Engineer Cloud Platform

CHUKWUKA OJINI

323-***-**** ************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Experienced multi-cloud engineer with over eight years of expertise in designing implementing and managing cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure and Google cloud platform. Proficient in Linux system administration and DevOps practices with a strong background in automation, CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code. Skilled in containerization technologies like Packer and Kubernetes with a proven track record of optimizing cloud costs improving system reliability and leading cross functional teams to deliver scalable cloud solutions passionate about leveraging cutting edge technologies to drive innovation and operational efficiency. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cloud Security Engineer (Devops)

TechCorp Inc. Aug 2020 – Present

Los Angeles, California

Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab, reducing deployment time by 65% and increasing release frequency from monthly to weekly

Orchestrated migration of on-premise infrastructure to AWS cloud, resulting in 40% cost savings and 99.99% uptime

Developed Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Ansible, reducing provisioning time by 80% and eliminating manual configuration errors

Implemented comprehensive monitoring and alerting system using Prometheus and Grafana, decreasing MTTR for critical incidents by 50%

Led cross-functional team of 8 engineers in adopting DevOps best practices, resulting in 30% improvement in overall development efficiency

Spearheaded implementation of containerization using Docker and Kubernetes, improving application scalability and reducing resource utilization by 35%

Automated security patching and compliance checks, reducing vulnerabilities by 75% and ensuring adherence to industry standards

Optimized database performance through query tuning and indexing, resulting in 50% faster response times for critical applications

Developed custom scripts for log analysis and system health checks, enabling proactive issue resolution and reducing system downtime by 40%

Collaborated with development teams to implement microservices architecture, improving application modularity and reducing time-to-market by 25%

Senior Cloud Engineer

Domiron Technologies May 2018 – July 2020

Lagos,Nigeria.

Works to understand the company current Cybersecurity offerings and how they could mitigate client risks.

Able to consult on matters of policy language and implementation, with the ability to write policy documents when necessary.

Architected and managed multi-cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, achieving 99.95% availability and reducing cloud costs by 30%

Implemented automated deployment strategies using Helm and Kubernetes, facilitating zero-downtime deployments and improving application resilience

Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines using CircleCI and Jenkins, reducing build and deployment times by 60%

Integrated automated testing frameworks into CI/CD pipelines, increasing code quality and reducing production bugs by 40%

Conducted regular performance tuning and capacity planning, ensuring optimal resource utilization and scalability for high-traffic applications

Mentored junior DevOps engineers, providing training and guidance on best practices, tools, and technologies

Linux System Administrator

SeptOIL Dec 2015 – April 2018

Lagos Nigeria

Architected and maintained a robust Linux infrastructure supporting 500+ servers across multiple data centers, ensuring 99.99% uptime for critical business applications

Implemented and managed configuration management using Ansible, reducing system deployment time by 75% and minimizing configuration drift

Designed and executed a comprehensive backup and disaster recovery strategy, achieving a 15-minute Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and a 5-minute Recovery Point Objective (RPO)

Optimized system performance through kernel tuning, resulting in a 30% reduction in resource utilization and improved application response times

Developed and maintained shell scripts for process automation, saving an estimated 20 hours per week in manual administrative tasks

Implemented a centralized logging solution using ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), enhancing troubleshooting capabilities and reducing MTTR by 40%

Led the migration of on-premise infrastructure to a hybrid cloud environment using AWS, resulting in a 25% reduction in overall infrastructure costs

Designed and implemented a robust security framework, including intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and regular vulnerability assessments, reducing security incidents by 60%

Mentored junior administrators, conducted knowledge-sharing sessions, and created comprehensive documentation, improving team efficiency by 35%

Technical Skills:

Operating Systems: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian

Virtualization: VMware vSphere, KVM

Configuration Management: Ansible, Puppet

Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes

Cloud Platforms: AWS, Google Cloud Platform,Azure.

Monitoring: Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus

Scripting: Bash, Python, Perl

Version Control: Git

Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB

Web Servers: Apache, Nginx

Security: SELinux, iptables, fail2ban

Certifications:

Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate

Microsoft Azure Devops Professional

Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Google Cloud Platform Cloud Digital Leader

ICS2 Certified in Cybersecurity

OCI Oracle Foundations 2022

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Cell Biology and Genetics

University of Lagos

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