Multi Cloud Security. Engineer
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RODNEY SANDERS (Multi-Cloud Engineer)
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Atlanta, GA
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Multi-Cloud Security Engineer with stout hands-on experience architecting, automating, and securing cloud environments across Azure, Google Cloud, and AWS. Solid background in infrastructure modernization, Kubernetes, Terraform IaC, enterprise networking, cloud identity, and DevNet automation. Over a decade of real-world infrastructure engineering paired with advanced cloud architecture certifications. Focused on delivering secure, scalable, cost-optimized solutions with IaC-driven automation and cloud-native design patterns.
Pay Homage LLC Multi-Cloud Security Engineer / Cloud Solutions Architect 2022 – Present Atlanta, GA
Full-time professional development and project engineering role focused on advanced certification training, multi-cloud architecture, and hands-on portfolio building. Work aligned with enterprise cloud engineering, cloud security, and automation standards validated by industry certifications. Cloud Architecture & Engineering:
• Architected enterprise-grade multi-cloud solutions using Azure, GCP, and AWS aligned with Azure Solutions Architect Expert and Google Professional Cloud Architect standards.
• Designed scalable VPC/VNet networks, IAM structures, storage architectures, HA/DR topologies, hybrid identity, and secure workload deployments.
• Implemented landing zones, cloud governance, encryption, logging, tagging, cost optimization, and high-availability compute patterns.
Cloud Administration & Security
• Delivered Azure operational capabilities: RBAC, NSGs, VPN Gateways, IAM governance, Azure Monitor, backup policies, and hybrid identity using Entra ID.
• Strengthened multi-cloud security posture: MFA enforcement, secrets management, TLS/HTTPS hardening, segmentation, encryption, and compliance-aligned cloud policies. Infrastructure as Code & Automation:
• Developed Terraform IaC modules for automated provisioning across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Built CI/CD pipelines and policy-driven workflows using GitHub Actions and Sentinel/OPA principles.
• Created Python + REST API automation scripts (validated by Cisco DevNet Associate). Linux, Kubernetes & Containerization
• Administered Linux systems (Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian) for cloud workloads, containers, and automation.
• Built Kubernetes clusters using k3s, GKE, AKS fundamentals; deployed workloads, ConfigMaps, Services, Ingress, and RBAC.
Media & Streaming Foundations
• Designed cloud-based media workflows leveraging AWS Elemental MediaLive, MediaConvert, CloudFront, and adaptive bitrate streaming concepts. Cobb County School District Marietta, GA
Enterprise/Infrastructure Technician Sep 2007 – Sep 2022
• Managed enterprise network infrastructure across 150+ campuses supporting 110k+ users.
• Configured and maintained Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls (IOS-XE, NX-OS, ACI, SD-WAN); implemented VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, ACLs, and security policies.
• Monitored and troubleshot LAN/WAN connectivity, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Led cloud adoption initiatives integrating Azure AD / GCP IAM and Terraform automation into legacy environments.
• Directed incident response, root cause analysis, and vendor coordination for mission-critical production services.
• Maintained network documentation, topology diagrams, device inventories, and operational runbooks. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRESS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RS
Microsoft Certified: Azure
Solutions Architect Expert
1EJ03B-00E844 2025 – 2026
Microsoft Certified: Azure
Administrator Associate
B5D44D-048EEA 2025 – 2026
Google Certified Professional:
Cloud Architect GGLE1287471
2025 – 2027
CompTIA Linux + Certified CE
2025 - 2028
CompTIA Cloud + Professional
CE COMP001002182085
2024 - 2027
Cisco Devnet Associate
CSCO14373671 2024 – 2027
Terraform Certified Associate
0a892065-4be4-48d2b533-
801a3ecabafe 2024 –
2026
AWS Cloud Practitioner
9753f8be92ba4e6da289fff0db
5a610 2024 – 2027
Hewlett Packard Atlanta, GA
Data Center Technician Jun 2005 – Jul 2007
• Installed, terminated, and maintained fiber optic and Cat-6 cabling, patch panels, cable trays, and network racks.
• Supported LAN/WAN devices including Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switches, WAPs, IP phones, VoIP systems, and UPS units.
• Conducted hands-on "hands & eyes" verification of connectivity, resolved link issues, and ensured network reliability.
• Documented network hardware layouts, port assignments, and structured cabling designs; tested and certified installations to industry standards.
• Continuing Professional Development — Multi-Cloud, DevOps, and AI Engineering
• The Cloud Bootcamp Cisco U Microsoft Learn AWS Skill Builder Linux Foundation
• Cloud Platforms & Services: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP); serverless computing (Lambda, Azure Functions); cloud cost optimization
• Infrastructure & Automation: Terraform, CloudFormation; configuration management (Ansible, Puppet, Chef); CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
• Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
• Scripting & Development: Python, Bash, PowerShell; version control (Git, SVN)
• Networking & Security: VPNs, VLANs, ACLs, load balancers, Cisco IOS/XE/NX-OS; IAM, MFA, PKI, encryption, segmentation; DR/BCP
• Monitoring & Optimization: CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Stackdriver; performance monitoring, deployment automation, disaster recovery planning
• Methodologies & Process: Agile (Scrum, Kanban); technical research & cloud evaluation; database management and tuning
• AWS Elemental Media Services (MediaLive, MediaConvert, MediaPackage)
• CDN configuration and optimization (AWS CloudFront, hybrid edge delivery)
• Video streaming workflows (live and on-demand) — HLS, MPEG-DASH
• Video compression standards (H.264, H.265)
• Streaming platform architecture (D2C, OTT, broadcast foundations)
• Media workflow integration in cloud environments (AWS, GCP)
• Video packaging, encoding, and delivery optimization
• GCP Architecture Modernization Labs
• Azure Solutions Architect portfolio projects
• Kubernetes labs (cka-portfolio-projects, k8s-simulations-labs)
• DevNet automation with Python & REST APIs
• GitHub Actions CI/CD automation
EDUCATION
TECHNICAL SKILLS
MEDIA & STREAMING TECHNOLOGIES
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