Cloud Security Aws

Baltimore, MD

JOSEPH MANU

Mobile: 240-***-****

Email: *******@*****.***

SUMMARY

Experienced IT professional with extensive knowledge in cloud computing and cybersecurity analysis, skilled at identifying and mitigating security threats. With a unique background as a 2021 Olympian, I bring a disciplined and determined approach to every task. My expertise spans across cloud architecture design, vulnerability analysis, network design & implementation, and cloud security. With strong skills in penetration testing and network mapping, I excel in providing comprehensive security measures to meet the evolving demands of dynamic business environments. I’m eager to apply my knowledge and experience to safeguard against potential threats, optimize cloud environments, and drive organizational success.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Computer Information Systems & Business Analytics West Texas A&M University (2023) GPA 3.82

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Coppin State University (2022) GPA 3.75

CERTIFICATIONS

AWS Cloud Practitioner

AWS Solutions Architect Associate

Data Camp Data Engineering

PROJECTS

• Built a scalable e-commerce platform using EC2,

Auto Scaling, S3, RDS, ELB, and CloudFront.

• Developed a serverless web app for customer

data management with Lambda, API Gateway,

DynamoDB, S3, and Amplify.

• Deployed and configured a highly available

Kubernetes cluster using AWS Elastic Kubernetes

Service. Managed node groups, set up

networking, and integrated with AWS services.

• Designed a disaster recovery solution using S3,

Backup, Route 53, and CloudFormation.

• Designed and implemented infrastructure as

code using AWS CloudFormation and Terraform

to provision AWS resources.

• Digital Forensics and Incident Response.

• Automated Network Vulnerability Scanning.

• Local Business Security Audit.

• Intrusion Detection and Log Analysis System.

• LastPass Breach Cyber Incident Report.

• Penetration Testing.

• NIST SP 800 Series Compliance Implementation.

• AWS Cloud Security and Risk Management.

EXPERIENCE

Company: West Texas A&M University August 2022 - December 2023 Title: IT Security Specialist

● Implement secure cloud configurations using Azure Private Link, Network Security Groups, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Azure Regulatory Compliance, resulting in a 25% reduction in security incidents.

● Troubleshoot and support Microsoft Azure services, including Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM), Virtual Machines, Azure Monitor, and Azure Active Directory, resolving over 5 issues per week on average.

● Supported NIST RMF processes, contributing to the implementation of security controls aligned with NIST SP 800 Series guidelines, such as 800-53, 800-53A, 800-37, and others.

● Analyzed logs and monitored systems for intrusion detection, proactively identifying and mitigating potential threats.

Company: Coppin State University November 2018 – June 2022 Title: IT Support Specialist

● Received and assigned IT tickets based on issue severity, ensuring prompt resolution.

● Provided remote troubleshooting, successfully resolving 50% of user issues remotely.

● Managed and maintained virtual machines for classrooms, ensuring they met course requirements.

● Maintained computer lab devices, reducing downtime by 80% through proactive maintenance.

● Oversaw equipment operations, testing for security vulnerabilities and coordinating upgrades.

● Managed password resets through phone calls, validating ID and DOB before updating password with AD. SKILLS AND TECHNOLOGIES

Microsoft Office Suite, Programing language (Python, Java, Node.js) Software Development Lifecycle, Cloud Technologies

(AWS, Azure), Data Analytics Platforms (Tableau, R, Power BI), Linux, Firewalls, TCP/IP, UDP, Network Mapping Nmap, Burp Suite, Wireshark, Virtualization, API Integration Development, Bash, Shell Scripting, Networking concepts (VPC, subnet, Security groups, ACL) SIEM, VMWare, MySQL, WordPress.

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