Cloud Security Engineer

Contact: Damion Martin
Email: contact@damionmartin.com

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Summary

Results-driven and highly skilled Cloud Security Engineer with a solid foundation in AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Elastic SIEM, and Python programming. Offering expertise in architecting and implementing robust cloud security solutions, complemented by a proven track record as an Active Duty Air Force Cyber Warfare Operator. Possessing industry leading certifications and a commitment to enhancing the security posture of organizations through DevSecOps best practices. Seeking to leverage technical acumen and military background to drive effective cloud security strategies.

Skills

  • Cloud Platforms: Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Containerization: Kubernetes, Docker
  • Continuos Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Git, Jenkins
  • Log Management and Analysis: Elastic SIEM
  • Incident Response (IR) and Forensics
  • Cloud Security: Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessment
  • Programming Languages: Python, Java
  • Network Security: Firewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems
  • Collaboration Tools: Jira, Confluence, Gitlab
  • OS: Windows, Linux

Experience

Cloud Security Engineer - AFIN-SOC (San Antonio, TX ) March 2020 - Current

Led critical cyber operations as a key member of a dynamic team responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to cyber threats against military networks and systems

Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to identify vulnerabilities, develop mitigation strategies, and execute defensive cyber operations

Trained and mentored junior team members, elevating the team's technical capabilities and operational effectiveness

Designed and implemented secure cloud architectures utilizing AWS services, including AWS Lambda, Kubernetes, and Docker, ensuring robust security controls and high availability

Played a key role in incident response activities, coordinating with cross-functional teams to investigate and mitigate security breaches

DevSecOps Engineer - Kessel Run (Boston, MA ) January 2021 - June 2021

Utilized Elastic SIEM for real-time log management and analysis, enhancing threat detection and incident response capabilities Collaborated closely with DevOps teams to integrate security practices into CI/CD pipelines, facilitating the continuous delivery of secure and reliable software

Developed and maintained Python scripts for automated security testing, vulnerability scanning, and data analys

Conducted comprehensive threat assessments and contributed to the development of tailored defensive measures, enhancing overall network resilience

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