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Your Partner for Risk-Based Security, Audit Readiness & Operational Resilience | $65/hr 🗽 U.S. 🌍 Global & willing to travel Proven Track Record in Regulated & Enterprise Environments I’m a Security Engineer from the United States with 10+ years of experience helping regulated organizations strengthen their security posture through risk-based decision making, audit readiness, and operational security. I work directly with leaders, auditors, penetration testers, vendors, and engineering teams to ensure security programs are not just compliant, but effective, prioritized, and aligned to real business risk. Why I Stand Out 🔹 Risk-Based Security Approach I help organizations prioritize security investments and remediation efforts based on real risk, reducing noise and focusing on what materially impacts the business. 🔹 Engineer-First Execution I translate compliance requirements (SOC 2, PCI-DSS, NIST, HIPAA, CMMC) into practical, implementable solutions that work in real environments. 🔹 Audit & Compliance Expertise Experienced in control implementation, remediation tracking, evidence preparation, and working directly with auditors to ensure successful outcomes. 🔹 Real-World Risk Reduction Focused on vulnerability management, DevSecOps integration, and IAM governance to reduce exploitable attack surface, not just produce reports. Core Services 🔹 Audit Readiness & Remediation Control implementation, gap assessments, remediation tracking, audit support, and evidence preparation. 🔹 Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Threat-informed prioritization, CI/CD integration, SAST/DAST, dependency scanning, and actionable remediation strategies. 🔹 DevSecOps & Cloud Security IAM, secrets management, container security, encryption, logging, and secure CI/CD pipeline implementation. 🔹 Identity & Access Governance (IAM) Access reviews, RBAC enforcement, onboarding/offboarding processes, and policy alignment. 🔹 Security Assessments Cloud, network, application, and API security assessments aligned to real-world risk. Who I Work With 🔹 Regulated organizations preparing for audits 🔹 Enterprise teams building or maturing security programs 🔹 SaaS & cloud-native companies implementing DevSecOps 🔹 Organizations needing risk-based prioritization, not just tooling and reports I help teams execute, remediate, and operationalize security in a way that is sustainable long-term. 📞 Let’s connect for a 30-minute discovery call to build a risk-informed, audit-ready, and operationally effective security program.

I help small and mid-sized businesses secure and streamline their Microsoft , cloud, identity, and end-user environments. With 12+ years of experience across IT operations and cybersecurity, I support organizations that need a trusted expert to improve security posture, stabilize systems, and reduce day-to-day technology risk without adding unnecessary complexity. I can help with: • Microsoft security reviews and hardening • Entra ID / Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access, and identity governance • Intune and endpoint management • Email security, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and Defender policy configuration • SharePoint, Teams, and Microsoft tenant administration • Network and infrastructure security improvements • Incident response planning and security baseline assessments • Ongoing IT support for cloud and hybrid environments Clients work with me when they need someone who can communicate clearly, solve problems quickly, and bridge the gap between IT operations and cybersecurity. If you need help strengthening your Microsoft environment, improving identity and endpoint security, or building a more reliable IT foundation, I’d be happy to discuss your project.

If you need cloud infrastructure built, deployments automated, integrations shipped, or an environment locked down — and you need it done properly, not just planned — that's where I come in. 20 years of real engineering across AWS, Azure, and GCP. I've built things that are still running in production at NielsenIQ, Verizon, Seacoast Bank, and Data443. Not advisory work. Actual delivered infrastructure. What I build: Cloud Infrastructure and DevOps: - AWS and Azure infrastructure (VPCs, AKS, EKS, networking, IAM, hybrid connectivity, VPN gateways) - Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates — from scratch or migration - CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, containerized workloads (Docker, Kubernetes) - Serverless: Lambda, Azure Functions, API Gateway, event-driven architectures - Multi-cloud design, cost optimization, cloud migration Security and Compliance: - Microsoft Sentinel, SIEM buildouts, KQL detection rules, SOAR playbooks - Zero Trust architecture: Entra ID, Conditional Access, PIM, MFA enforcement - AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, IAM hardening, compliance baselines - SOC2, HIPAA, NIST, CMMC — implementation, not just gap analysis Integrations and Automation: - REST API integrations, custom connectors, middleware (Node.js, Python) - M365, Defender, Purview, Intune management and automation at scale - GCP services, multi-cloud patterns, SaaS integrations At NielsenIQ I saved $750K/year on security tooling and shipped two production Sentinel connectors now live in Microsoft's Content Hub. At Verizon and Seacoast Bank I designed Zero Trust architectures that are still running today. At Data443 I built AWS marketplace connectors that integrate with CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, and Cyren threat intelligence pipelines serving 500+ clients. I work US hours, communicate clearly, and I actually show up. Tampa, FL. Certs: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer, AWS SA Pro, AWS Security Specialty, MCSE+Security

My technology background has allowed me to quickly understand and grasp many tech concepts, focuses, and applications. This background showed me how to merge web design, cybersecurity, education, graphic and visual designs, together with business strategy and other technology to help give your business the best overall technology plan. Either in pieces or all together, no matter your project I can help you navigate and figure out the best technology, build it for you, and make sure it looks good at the same time!

I help startups and SMBs build secure, compliant cloud infrastructure without the cost of a full-time CTO or CISO. 15+ years of cloud architecture and security engineering experience across companies like Cisco, General Mills, Home Depot, Collins Aerospace, and other Fortune 500 environments. AWS Certified Solutions Architect. CISSP in progress. I specialize in startups operating in regulated environments: CJIS, FedRAMP, SOC 2, HIPAA, and CMMC. If you need compliance built into your infrastructure from day one rather than bolted on later, that's exactly what I do. How I typically work with startup clients: Embedded as a fractional technical leader, 10-20 hours per week. I join your Slack, attend standups when needed, and own your infrastructure decisions. Minimum 3-month engagement. Recent example: I serve as fractional Lead DevOps Engineer for a CJIS-regulated GovTech startup, where I designed and built their AWS infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and compliance controls from the ground up. What I do for clients: - AWS and Azure cloud architecture design and implementation - Infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation) - CI/CD pipeline setup (GitHub Actions, GitLab) - Security controls and compliance implementation - Network design (VPC, subnets, security groups, IAM) - Monitoring, alerting, and incident response - Architecture decision-making and team mentorship I also offer one-time engagements: - Cloud Infrastructure Buildout: I design and build your entire cloud environment from scratch in 4-8 weeks - Architecture Review: 2-week deep review of your existing infrastructure with a prioritized 90-day remediation plan Tools I work with daily: AWS, Azure, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, n8n, Cloudflare, Linux/Ubuntu. If your startup is building in a space where security and compliance matter, let's talk. I'm selective about engagements and only take on work where I can deliver real value.

I’m a U.S.-based cybersecurity leader with over 15 years of experience designing, securing, and governing enterprise cloud environments. My work bridges Cloud Security, DevSecOps automation, and AI Risk Management, helping organizations embed security into innovation — not bolt it on afterward. As CISO and founder of Lufsec, I’ve led projects across AWS, Azure, and GCP that integrate compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, Zero Trust) into CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and automated monitoring systems. I also architected AI Risk Inspector, a tool that tests AI models for vulnerabilities in privacy, security, and ethical compliance — reflecting my commitment to secure automation in both cloud and AI ecosystems. What I Bring Secure Cloud Architecture: Design and harden AWS, Azure, and GCP environments with automated compliance and continuous monitoring. DevSecOps Integration: Embed SAST, DAST, container, and IaC security checks directly into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab). Compliance & Governance: Align operations with FedRAMP, NIST, and Zero Trust frameworks; perform risk assessments and gap analyses. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible — with automated policy enforcement and compliance validation. AI & Emerging Tech Security: Assess LLM/AI system vulnerabilities and implement guardrails for secure model deployment. Certifications & Credentials CISSP | AWS Certified Security | CEH | OSCP (in progress) Advanced coursework in Cloud Security, AI Risk, and Zero Trust Architecture U.S. Citizen, eligible for federal and defense-aligned contracts I’m passionate about helping teams bridge the gap between security policy and secure engineering — translating complex standards into actionable, automated controls. Let’s build something secure, scalable, and future-proof.