Cloud Security Engineer

MARIEN BALOITCHA

EAD Holder Email: ***************@*****.*** Phone: 571-***-**** Location: Silver Spring, MD www.linkedin.com/in/gbètingan92

SUMMARY

Detail-oriented Cybersecurity and Cloud Security Engineer with over 6 years of experience in securing cloud infrastructure and on-premise environments. Proven expertise in vulnerability assessment, incident response, and compliance with industry standards such as NIST, ISO, and FedRAMP. Proficient in cloud platforms like AWS and Microsoft Azure, specializing in automating processes using Linux Shell scripting and Ansible. Adept at implementing robust security measures and troubleshooting Linux-based systems. Seeking to leverage expertise in Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, and Linux Systems Administration to secure challenging roles in dynamic organizations.

CERTIFICATIONS

● Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) – In Progress

TECHNICAL SKILLS

● Cloud Platforms:

AWS (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, RDS, CloudTrail, CloudWatch)

Azure Gov and Commercial

OKTA (IAM), Prisma Cloud

● Security Tools: Nessus, Burp Suite, Splunk (SIEM), AWS GuardDuty, Trend Micro Deep Security

● Compliance & Standards: NIST SP 800 series, FedRAMP, FISMA, HIPAA, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, PCI DSS

● Operating Systems:

Linux (Ubuntu, RedHat)

Windows Server (2012, 2016)

● Automation & Scripting: Ansible, AWS CLI, Linux Shell scripting

● Networking: TCP/IP, IDS/IPS, Firewalls, Packet Capture (PCAP) analysis

● Other Tools: GitHub, GitLab, Jira, ServiceNow, Atlassian Confluence EXPERIENCE

Blockchain Engineer Intern, Storj, Philadelphia, PA Dec 2022 – Present

● Led cloud security initiatives for complex data migration projects using AWS (EC2, VPC, S3, CloudTrail, GuardDuty).

● Implemented multi-layered security measures, significantly reducing vulnerabilities across infrastructure.

● Developed and enforced best practices for application and infrastructure security, including encryption and secure data storage.

● Conducted security risk assessments, identifying critical issues and collaborating with System Owners and Technical Leads to address them.

● Delivered cloud security solutions for a satellite navigation system, modernizing U.S. Air Traffic Infrastructure.

● Performed vulnerability assessments using tools like Nessus and Burp Suite; documented findings and implemented mitigations.

Cybersecurity Engineer, Kyndryl Consult, Nairobi, Kenya July 2019 – Dec 2021

● Managed Linux and Windows server environments, responsible for configuration and administration of systems via Ansible and AWS Cloud tools.

● Automated server deployment and configuration processes and improved efficiency.

● Monitored and troubleshot networks (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP), securing hybrid networks integrated with AWS Cloud.

● Successfully resolved 100% of critical system vulnerabilities reported by internal audits using Splunk and Trend Micro.

● Configured domain controllers, Active Directory, and Group Policies for optimal security and performance.

IT System Specialist, MTN, Cotonou, Benin March 2018 – April 2019

● Provided 24/7 NOC monitoring for enterprise IT infrastructure, ensuring 99.9% system uptime.

● Led disaster recovery initiatives, reconfiguring network systems and creating comprehensive IT documentation.

● Managed the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Windows and Linux workstations, meeting SLA requirements for technical support tickets.

● Led IT resource allocation projects that boosted organizational productivity. EDUCATION

Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA June 2024

● Awards: Dean’s Fellowship, Lifshin Fellowship

● Leadership: Graduate Student Ambassador

Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Pan African University Institute of Science, Technology, and Innovation (PAUSTI), Nairobi, Kenya In Progess

● Awards: Pan African University Scholarship

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, National Higher Institute of Industrial Technology

(INSTI), Lokossa, Benin July 2016

● Awards: Benin Government Partial Scholarship

● Leadership: Second Vice President of National Union of STEM Students, Head of Sports and Arts

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