๐ฝ U.S. and ๐ Canada -only clients โ๏ธ Upwork Expert-Vetted ๐ | 100% Job Success โ | 10,000+ hours ๐ป on 200+ projects
Hi there! ๐ Iโm an Upwork veteran with over 10,000 hours delivered, 200+ successful projects, and $1M+ earned helping U.S. companies secure and scale their cloud and hybrid environments.
โ๏ธ I specialize in Azure, Microsoft 365, and security-focused systems โ delivering:
โข Secure infrastructure using Zero Trust, IaC (Terraform/Bicep), and DevSecOps pipelines
โข Incident response, forensics, and breach containment across regulated industries
โข Compliance-ready solutions aligned to SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and NIST 800-53
As a certified consultant, I work directly with technical teams to deliver secure cloud transformation, implement controls, and respond to threats โ fast. I also collaborate with Microsoftโs internal dev teams, giving me early-access insights and practical fixes 3โ4 release cycles ahead of public rollout.
Why Choose Me?
โ $1M+ in security projects delivered across healthcare, fintech, crypto, and gov sectors
๐ Architected Azure landing zones, GitOps pipelines, and zero trust cloud environments
๐จ Led incident response and forensic investigations for Fortune 500 and defense clients
๐ Built compliance workflows and policy-as-code enforcement for audit success
๐ช Secured crypto CI/CD pipelines and smart contract environments with GitHub, Checkov, GHAS
๐ง Career Highlights:
โช Delivered security modernization and audit readiness for global government contractors and Fortune 500 companies
โช Led compliance remediation and data protection initiatives across healthcare, fintech, and public sector clients
โช Migrated global users to Microsoft 365 with security-first design โ Exchange, Purview, Intune, Defender
โช Built hybrid identity strategies (Entra ID, ADFS, GoDaddy 365, Azure AD B2C, custom policy support)
โช Managed VMware-to-Azure hardening with conditional access, audit enforcement, and security baselines
๐ง Solutions I Deliver:
โข Azure Infra Security: Terraform, Bicep, Azure Policy, RBAC, Defender for Cloud
โข DevSecOps: GitHub Actions, tfsec, Checkov, Trivy, GHAS, pipeline reviews
โข Microsoft 365 Hardening: Defender, Purview, Compliance Center, Intune, Exchange
โข Compliance & Audits: SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST, CIS Benchmarks
โข Incident Response & Forensics: Malware analysis, reverse engineering, breach recovery
โข Crypto Security: CI/CD for smart contracts, wallet infra hardening, Web3 audits
โข Reverse-engineered malware to identify attack vectors and harden systems post-breach
โข Hardened Microsoft Exchange Online and Defender for Email in phishing-prone orgs
โข Integrated Azure Sentinel analytics with dashboards for cross-cloud visibility
๐ค Retainer & Advisory Support:
โข Ongoing guidance for CISOs, security architects, and compliance teams
โข Monthly retainers for SOC 2 evidence collection, security tool reviews, and policy automation
โข Rapid-response engagements for forensics, malware recovery, and breach root cause analysis
๐งฐ Platforms & Tools:
โข Azure, Microsoft 365, Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender (all modules), Intune
โข Terraform, Bicep, GitHub, Azure DevOps, GitOps, GHAS
โข Splunk, FTK, EnCase, Wireshark, Autopsy, Cisco ASA/Firepower
โข Checkov, Trivy, Aqua Security, smart contract security tooling
โข Compliance: SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, CIS, NIST, GDPR
๐ Letโs set up a free 30-minute consultation to explore how I can help you with security transformation, compliance readiness, or urgent recovery โ no fluff, just fast, proven results.
I bring the calm in chaos โ whether you're planning secure growth or cleaning up after a breach, Iโll steady the course and deliver results.
๐ Helped a fintech client pass SOC 2 in under 60 days
๐ Responded to ransomware, restored 95% of systems in 48 hours
๐ Hardened crypto wallet infra securing $100M+ in assets
Thanks again for stopping by. You can invite me to your job post or simply send a message to arrange a quick discovery call โ I respond fast, and weโll keep everything inside Upwork.
โ Nandy Bo
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Solution Architecture Consultation
Cloud Implementation
Information Security
Cloud Security
Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Risk Assessment
Cloud Engineering Consultation
Microsoft Azure
Office 365
Email Security
Microsoft Exchange Online
Digital Forensics
Incident Response Readiness Assessment
Information Security Audit
Venugopal J.
Leander, Texas
$50/hr
5.0
27 jobs
Okta Certified Professional and Administrator.
Experienced Technical Architect with domain expertise in e-
commerce, health care and financial. experienced in developing
web and portal applications using various skills Java, J2ee, Spring,
hibernate, SOAP, REST, Angular, React, NodeJs, typescript, Rest API, Google Analytics and Power BI.
Good experience in Identity and Access management (IAM/IDM)
solution using several products: Okta, Azure AD, B2C, PING, PINGONE, Davinci, OIM, SAML, OIDC, Jumpcloud, SailPoint, Saviynt, SSO (Single sign on) and Hubspot.
Google analytics (GAIQ).Have worked for several private and gov clients.
RESTful API
Microsoft Power BI
Angular
OAuth
OKTA
Java
Microsoft Azure
API Integration
jQuery
Microsoft Active Directory
Single Sign-On
Spring Boot
SailPoint Technologies IdentityIQ
React
Auth0
Dipal P.
Evesham Township, New Jersey
$63/hr
4.8
291 jobs
I hold a Master of Science in Computer Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology and a Microsoft Certified Developer credential. Over 12+ years, I've partnered with reputable US-based clients to architect and deliver web and mobile applications, ecommerce platforms, backend systems, and AI-powered solutions that support real business operations across industries โ on time, on budget, and built to last.
When mid-size and enterprise teams need a senior developer they can trust with complex, high-stakes projects โ they hire me.
What I do best:
- .NET, PHP Python full-stack development โ robust, secure, and enterprise-grade
- Mobile app development (iOS & Android) from concept to launch
- API design, development, and seamless third-party integrations
- SQL Server & MySQL โ database architecture, optimization, and performance tuning
- AI & machine learning integration โ intelligent features built into real products
- Legacy system modernization, code audits, and architecture consulting
- Full product lifecycle ownership: architecture โ development โ testing โ deployment across Windows, Linux, and Mac environments
Need more than one developer?
I can provide a dedicated team of experienced developers and project managers for end-to-end delivery โ giving you agency-level capacity with senior-level oversight, accountability, and a single point of contact you can trust.
Who I work with:
Mid-size and enterprise teams who need a technically strong, communicative partner โ not someone they have to babysit. Whether you're scaling an existing platform, modernizing a legacy system, integrating AI into your product, or building something from the ground up, I bring the experience and leadership to move fast without cutting corners.
Why clients keep coming back:
I don't just write code โ I bring product thinking, technical leadership, and a genuine investment in your business goals. I ask the right questions upfront, communicate proactively, flag risks before they become expensive, and deliver consistently. My clients value long-term partnerships, not one-and-done transactions.
Got a project in mind? Send me a message and I'll get back to you within a few hours.
.NET Framework
JavaScript
C#
Entity Framework
Node.js
Python
Azure App Service
SQL
PHP
React Native
ASP.NET
Ecommerce
WordPress
Web Development
Full-Stack Development
Mobile App Development
API
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Microsoft Azure Administration
Devin D.
Cooper City, Florida
$95/hr
5.0
29 jobs
โ I help organizations secure their Microsoft environments, meet compliance requirements, and protect the contracts that drive their business.
Iโm the founder of Davis Tech Pro, a Microsoft Cloud Security and compliance consultancy focused exclusively on the Microsoft ecosystem. I help organizations secure, prove, and maintain compliance in regulated environments.
Iโve led CMMC Level 2 compliance engagements for defense contractors and currently oversee active clients progressing through early assessment phases. While certification is still in progress, both engagements are aligned with CMMC requirements and timelines.
Iโve also hardened Microsoft 365 environments for healthcare organizations handling 50,000+ patient records, deployed Zero Trust architectures across 300+ endpoints, and implemented Microsoft Sentinel SIEM solutions that reduced incident response time by 70%.
If your organization runs on Microsoft in a regulated environment, I help you secure it, prove it, and keep it that way.
๐ก๏ธ CMMC & DoD Compliance (Level 1 & Level 2)
For defense contractors, compliance directly impacts revenue and contract eligibility.
I support contractors through full readiness, remediation, and audit preparation:
โ CMMC Level 1 & 2 gap assessments
โ NIST 800-171 aligned remediation planning
โ SSP and POA&M development
โ CUI handling and protection
โ GCC High migrations and secure architecture
โ Evidence preparation for C3PAO assessments
Goal: help you pass assessments, reduce risk, and protect contracts.
๐ฅ HIPAA Compliance in Microsoft 365
I configure Microsoft environments to meet HIPAA safeguards without disrupting operations:
โ Microsoft Purview sensitivity labels and DLP
โ Conditional Access and MFA via Entra ID
โ Audit logging, retention, and eDiscovery
โ Secure PHI handling across M365
โ Compliance documentation and audit support
๐ Endpoint Security & Zero Trust
I implement Zero Trust security using Microsoft tools:
โ Intune (MDM/MAM) deployment and policies
โ Defender for Endpoint onboarding and response
โ Conditional Access and identity protection
โ CIS/NIST-aligned endpoint baselines
Every user, device, and access point is continuously verified.
๐ Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM) & Threat Detection
I build Sentinel environments for real-time visibility:
โ Data connectors across systems
โ Custom KQL detection rules and threat hunting
โ Incident response automation (Logic Apps)
โ Centralized monitoring and analytics
โ๏ธ Automation & AI Workflows
I improve operations inside Microsoft environments:
โ Power Automate workflows
โ RPA for repetitive processes
โ AI-driven workflows for operations and internal systems
๐ SharePoint & Microsoft Web Solutions
โ Power Pages portals for client/partner access
โ SharePoint document management for compliance (CUI/PHI)
โ SharePoint intranets with structured architecture and SPFx
๐ฏ Who I Work With
โ Defense contractors (CMMC)
โ Healthcare organizations (HIPAA)
โ Financial and regulated industries
โ Mid-market Microsoft 365 environments
โ Teams needing a specialist, not a generalist
๐ค How I Work
โข Clear scope and structured execution
โข Compliance aligned with real operations
โข Maintainable, long-term security systems
โข Direct communication and accountability
I take on a limited number of clients to ensure high-quality delivery.
๐ Letโs Secure Your Environment
If you need help with CMMC, Microsoft security, Zero Trust, AI automation, or Microsoft-based web systems, I can help you move quickly and confidently.
๐ฉ Message me to discuss your environment and compliance goals.
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft SharePoint Administration
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Power Automate
LangChain
Automated Workflow
Business Process Automation
CMMC
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
HIPAA
Information Security
Cloud Engineering
Anton E.
Atlanta, Georgia
$78/hr
5.0
42 jobs
I design and migrate mission-critical cloud infrastructure for
organizations that need compliance, security, and reliability more
than anything else. Most clients come to me for email migrations
or Zero Trust architecture. All of them end up with infrastructure
that becomes an organizational standard, not a one-off project.
WHAT I DO
- Cloud Security & Compliance Audits -
Assess your infrastructure against CMMC, FedRAMP, HIPAA, or SOC 2 requirements.
Identify gaps with clear remediation roadmap and timeline.
- GCC High & FedRAMP Migrations -
Design and execute zero-downtime migrations to federal cloud.
I've reduced migration timelines by 67% (4 months โ 6 weeks) using automated toolchains and repeatable processes.
- Zero Trust Architecture Design & Implementation -
Build identity-first security frameworks with Entra ID,
Conditional Access, PIM, and passwordless MFA. Aligns to CMMC, FedRAMP, and federal security standards.
- Large-Scale Infrastructure Architecture -
Design landing zones, governance models, and cost optimization frameworks for 100+ subscriptions.
I've owned $4B+ in infrastructure across global enterprise environments.
HOW I WORK
Phase 1: Discovery & Assessment (1 week)
Audit current infrastructure, compliance posture, security gaps
Deliver detailed assessment with prioritized recommendations
Phase 2: Architecture & Planning (1-2 weeks)
Design the target state (landing zones, governance, identity)
Create implementation roadmap with milestones and timelines
Get stakeholder alignment before building
Phase 3: Implementation (2-8 weeks, depends on scope)
Execute migrations or deployments using Infrastructure as Code
Automated testing, compliance validation, zero-downtime cutover
Documentation and team handoff
Phase 4: Validation & Hardening (1 week)
Security assessment post-deployment
Runbook documentation for ongoing operations
Knowledge transfer to your ops team
RECENT RESULTS
GCC High Migration for Healthcare Organization
Challenge: 4-month timeline, no repeatable process, unfamiliar with federal requirements
Approach: Designed end-to-end framework, automated policy deployment, built repeatable process
Outcome: Reduced timeline to 6 weeks (67% faster). Framework became company standard.
Client now qualifies for $50M+/year federal contracts.
Large-Scale Infrastructure for Global Healthcare Network
Challenge: $4B spend across 100+ subscriptions, ad-hoc setup, escalating costs
Approach: Designed landing zones, governance models, automated onboarding
Outcome: $200K+ annual savings. 99.99% uptime for patient-critical systems.
Infrastructure scaled from weeks to days per new clinic.
Zero Trust & Identity Architecture for Enterprise
Challenge: Shadow IT, compromised accounts, slow access provisioning, no modern controls
Approach: Conditional Access, Entra External ID, passwordless MFA, automated policies
Outcome: Password attacks eliminated. External access now audited and time-limited.
Access provisioning 3 days โ 2 hours.
WHEN I'M A GOOD FIT
โ Migrating to federal cloud (GCC High, SIPERNET, AWS GovCloud)
โ Need to achieve CMMC Level 1/2 or FedRAMP compliance
โ Building Zero Trust architecture and need expert guidance
โ Managing 50+ Azure subscriptions, need governance/cost optimization
โ Healthcare system, government contractor, or regulated financial firm
WHEN I'M NOT
โ Need a small changes to quick website or landing page
โ Want M365 email/Teams setup without infrastructure strategy
โ Need "just fix this fast" without proper architecture
If any of this resonates, let's talk more. Share your infrastructure
challenge, compliance requirement, or timeline and I'll send back a 2-3 slide
assessment and next steps.
No fluff, no BS. Just honest technical assessment.
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Intune
System Administration
Cloud Migration
Python
Azure DevOps
IT Compliance Audit
Microsoft Windows PowerShell
Infrastructure as Code
AI Agent Development
Cybersecurity Management
Cloud Architecture
Terraform
DevOps Engineering
Email Security
Taz J.
Tampa, Florida
$125/hr
5.0
6 jobs
If you need cloud infrastructure built, deployments automated, integrations shipped, or an environment locked down โ and you need it done properly, not just planned โ 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 โ 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 โ 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
Microsoft Azure
Cloud Architecture
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud Platform
Cybersecurity Management
Zero Trust Architecture
Terraform
Kubernetes
Security Engineering
Ansible
Microsoft Windows PowerShell
Python
Network Security
Compliance
Infrastructure as Code
Docker
CI/CD
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