I'm a DevOps and Cloud Security engineer who builds infrastructure that passes audits — not just infrastructure that runs.
I've delivered compliance-grade cloud platforms three times over — twice right here on Upwork: architected SOC 2 / ISO 27001-compliant infrastructure for a Lithuanian financial payment platform on GCP (secure networking, Istio service mesh, Jenkins CI/CD), and led SOC 2 / ISO 27001-aligned AWS infrastructure for a UK fintech (ECS, CloudFront, RDS, Lambda, GitHub Actions). Before that, I deployed enterprise monitoring (Grafana Enterprise — GET, GEM, GEL) inside a US government cloud at DoD Impact Level 5, where every component met FedRAMP-grade security controls.
What I do best:
Kubernetes at scale — multi-cluster EKS architecture, Karpenter and KEDA autoscaling, Helm/Helmfile delivery. At Mono I ran the EKS platform behind a marketplace serving 1M+ users at up to 27k RPS. My depth is EKS-native; the security model (RBAC, network policy, workload identity, admission control) transfers directly to GKE, and I've run production GCP infrastructure (Compute Engine, Cloud Run, Istio) — including a multi-tenant platform serving 40+ tenants.
Infrastructure as Code — Terraform and Terragrunt as source of truth, including multi-workspace architectures across concurrent projects.
Compliance-ready operations — audit-friendly observability (Prometheus, Thanos, VictoriaMetrics, Grafana, Loki, Tempo), secrets management, secure PostgreSQL on RDS and self-hosted, security patching automation in Python and Bash.
CI/CD & GitOps — Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI with self-hosted runners, ArgoCD; multi-environment promotion flows with rollback strategies.
If your infrastructure needs to satisfy an auditor, a regulator, or a security review — that's the work I do best. Let's talk.
Kubernetes
Amazon Web Services
Terraform
DevOps
Cloud Security
Google Cloud Platform
Docker
CI/CD
Ansible
Jenkins
Python
PostgreSQL
Golang
Linux
Bash
Oluwadamilola Timothy A.
Akure, Nigeria
$10/hr
4.5
19 jobs
Hi, I'm Timothy, a SOC & SIEM Engineer with 4+ years of experience helping organizations improve security visibility, strengthen threat detection, and streamline security operations.
I specialize in designing, implementing, and optimizing SIEM solutions across Splunk Enterprise, Splunk Enterprise Security (ES), Microsoft Sentinel, Cribl Stream, SentinelOne, and AWS environments. My experience spans security monitoring, dashboard development, detection engineering, log management, incident response support, and automation.
Whether you need a new SIEM deployment, dashboard development, log onboarding, detection tuning, AWS monitoring, or security workflow automation, I can help build scalable and efficient solutions that support your security goals.
Expertise:
SIEM Engineering & Security Monitoring
• Splunk Enterprise & Splunk Enterprise Security (ES)
• Microsoft Sentinel Administration
• Cribl Stream Deployment & Optimization
• SentinelOne Monitoring & Investigations
• Security Use Case Development
• Correlation Searches & Analytics Rules
• Alert Tuning & Detection Engineering
• MITRE ATT&CK Mapping
Dashboard Development & Visualization
• SOC Monitoring Dashboards
• Executive Security Reporting
• Incident Response Dashboards
• Threat Detection Visibility Dashboards
• KPI & Trend Analysis Reporting
• Interactive Drilldowns & Dynamic Filters
• Search Optimization & Performance Tuning
AWS & Cloud Security
• AWS CloudTrail Monitoring
• CloudWatch Log Analysis
• S3, EC2, Lambda & VPC Flow Logs
• AWS Log Onboarding into Splunk & Sentinel
• Cloud Security Monitoring & Detection Development
Incident Response & Threat Detection
• Security Alert Triage
• Threat Hunting & Investigations
• Incident Analysis & Response Support
• Detection Validation & Optimization
• Security Monitoring & Escalation Workflows
Automation & Log Engineering
• Python Automation & Scripting
• SPL Development & Optimization
• Log Source Onboarding
• Log Parsing & Data Transformation
• Alert Enrichment Workflows
• Cribl Log Pipeline Engineering
Why Work With Me?
I combine hands-on SOC experience with SIEM engineering expertise to deliver solutions that improve visibility, reduce alert fatigue, and accelerate incident response. My focus is on building practical, scalable, and maintainable security solutions that provide real operational value.
I have worked with internal security teams and external clients to implement monitoring solutions, optimize SIEM environments, develop detections, build dashboards, onboard data sources, and improve investigation workflows.
If you're looking for assistance with Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Cribl, SentinelOne, AWS security monitoring, dashboard development, detection engineering, incident response, or security automation, I'd be happy to help.
Splunk
Data Analysis
Analytics Dashboard
Incident Response Plan
Cybersecurity Monitoring
Dashboard
Python
DevOps Engineering
SOC 1
SOC 2
Cybersecurity Management
AWS Server Migration
Elasticsearch
Security Operation Center
Threat Detection
Tech & IT
Busra U.
Usak, Turkey
$35/hr
5.0
4 jobs
I specialize in cybersecurity, focusing on threat detection and incident analysis with hands-on experience in detection engineering. I have developed Sigma detection rules aligned with MITRE ATT&CK techniques, rigorously validated through Atomic Red Team testing in controlled environments. My expertise includes working with SIEM platforms like Splunk and Wazuh, alongside PowerShell abuse detection and monitoring Windows process and registry telemetry. I have a strong emphasis on adversary emulation and fileless attack detection, enabling me to create high-signal, low-noise security detections. If you are looking for a detail-oriented analyst who can enhance your security posture through innovative detection strategies, I am ready to help your organization stay secure. Let's connect to discuss your cybersecurity needs.
Information Security
Compliance
Network Engineering
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Digital Forensics
Information Security Audit
Ethical Hacking
Security Analysis
Security Engineering
OWASP
Compliance Consultation
Security Operation Center
Vulnerability Assessment
Prince S.
Ahmedabad, India
$15/hr
5.0
2 jobs
I am a Computer Engineer specializing in Cyber Security, AI/ML Automation, and Full-Stack Python Development. I bridge the gap between building cutting-edge software and keeping it highly secure against modern threats. Whether you need an automated AI agent, a secure web platform, or a deep vulnerability assessment, I deliver clean, optimized, and strictly tested solutions.
What I bring to your project:
🛡️ Cybersecurity & Threat Protection
Vulnerability Assessments & Penetration Testing
Secure Authentication Systems & Data Privacy
Cybersecurity Tool Development & Threat Intelligence
🤖 AI, ML & Automation
AI Agent Development & LLM Integrations (Chatbots, RAG)
Machine Learning Automation & Data Scraping
Intelligent Data Processing & Workflow Automation
💻 Full-Stack & Software Development
End-to-end Web & Desktop Applications (Python, Next.js, React)
Robust Database Design & API Integrations
Responsive Front-End Development & UX Optimization
Why Choose Me?
I have a proven track record of strictly adhering to complex technical guidelines and delivering high-quality code. Having successfully executed highly secure, isolated-environment projects for enterprise-level standards (including research studies and architecture testing), I understand the importance of strict compliance, zero-data leaks, and meeting tight deadlines.
I am highly detail-oriented, a clear communicator, and accountable for outcomes. Let’s connect and discuss how I can add secure, intelligent value to your next project!
Python
Full-Stack Development
ML Automation
Cybersecurity Tool
Database Design
Desktop Application
Software Development
Web Development
Report Writing
Penetration Testing
Vulnerability Assessment
Data Scraping
Website
Front-End Development
API
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Security Analysis
Cyber Threat Intelligence
David N.
Nairobi, Kenya
$30/hr
5.0
1 jobs
Most businesses find out they have a security problem the hard way. I make sure that doesn't happen.
I'm David, a cybersecurity consultant based in Nairobi, Kenya. I hold certifications from Cisco Networking Academy and IBM SkillsBuild, and I'm an active HackerOne researcher — meaning I test on real, live targets, not just practice labs.
What you get:
A vulnerability assessment using real tools (Burp Suite, BBOT, Nuclei, Nmap) — not an automated scan pasted into a template with your name on it
A report with CVSS v3.1 scoring, CWE classification, business impact analysis, and a prioritized remediation roadmap your developers can actually act on
Findings explained in plain language, so your non-technical stakeholders understand exactly what's at risk and what to fix first
I work best with small businesses and startups that know security matters but can't justify a full-time hire yet.
I'm currently balancing this with full-time study, so I set clear turnaround times upfront — no surprises, no missed deadlines.
Message me with your project scope before you hire — I read and respond to every message myself.
Splunk
Network Security
Cybersecurity Management
Vulnerability Assessment
Penetration Testing
Information Security Awareness
Technical Writing
Security Policies & Procedures Documentation
Incident Response Plan
Linux
OWASP
Information Security
Sahil D.
Noida, India
$10/hr
4.7
167 jobs
🎖 AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
🎖 AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
🎖 CISA Certified Information Security Expert
🎖 16+ Years in Cloud Security, Compliance & AI-Driven Automation
💡 Track Record:
✅ 6,900+ Hours on Upwork
✅ 200+ Successfully Delivered Projects
✅ Top Rated Plus Freelancer
When businesses need to secure their cloud infrastructure, pass a compliance audit, or build AI-powered DevSecOps pipelines — they come to me.
I'm a CISA-certified Cloud Security and Compliance Expert with 16+ years of experience helping startups, enterprises, and regulated industries build systems that are secure, audit-ready, and future-proof. What sets me apart today is my ability to combine deep compliance and security expertise with modern AI capabilities — including Agentic AI workflows, prompt engineering, and intelligent automation — to deliver faster results with fewer manual bottlenecks.
Over 200+ projects and 6,500+ hours on Upwork, I've helped organizations across the US, Europe, and Middle East strengthen their security posture, achieve certifications, and ship secure products without slowing down their engineering teams.
🤖 AI & Intelligent Automation Skills (New & In-Demand)
✅ Agentic AI Development
— Design and deploy autonomous AI agents for compliance monitoring, security alerting, and audit evidence collection using LangChain, AutoGen, and CrewAI frameworks
✅ Prompt Engineering
— Craft production-grade prompts for security analysis, policy generation, risk assessment automation, and compliance documentation using GPT-4, Claude, and open-source LLMs
✅ AI-Powered DevSecOps
— Integrate AI-driven code scanning, vulnerability detection, and automated remediation into CI/CD pipelines
✅ Intelligent Compliance Automation
— Build AI workflows that continuously monitor controls, flag gaps, and generate audit-ready evidence — reducing manual compliance effort by up to 70%
✅ LLM Integration & Development
— Integrate large language models into security dashboards, internal tools, and compliance platforms via REST APIs and SDKs
🔐 Core Expertise: Security, Compliance & Governance
✅ IT Compliance & Audit Readiness
HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 1 & SOC 2 implementation and audit support
DPDP Act compliance frameworks and governance
Risk assessments, gap analysis & security control mapping
Policy development, security documentation & AI-assisted monitoring
✅ Security Audits, VAPT & Risk Mitigation
Comprehensive security audits with detailed, actionable reporting
Cloud Security Audits across AWS & Azure environments
Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT)
CIS Benchmarks and NIST framework enforcement
Enterprise-wide vulnerability management & remediation planning
✅ DevSecOps & Cloud Security Engineering
DevSecOps with Zero Trust architecture and AI-assisted threat detection
Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, Inspector
Azure Security Center & governance policies
Secure CI/CD pipeline automation with built-in AI-powered security controls
☁️ Cloud & DevOps Engineering
Cloud Platforms
AWS (EC2, ECS, EKS, Lambda, IAM, S3, Route 53, RDS, CloudFormation) · Microsoft Azure (AKS, VMs, VNets, Azure DevOps, Azure Monitor) · Kubernetes · Docker · Terraform · Helm · GitOps · Ansible · Jenkins
CI/CD & Infrastructure as Code
GitHub Actions · GitLab CI/CD · Azure Pipelines · Terraform · CloudFormation · Automated deployments & release management
Monitoring, Observability & Incident Response
Prometheus · Grafana · OpenTelemetry · AWS CloudWatch · ELK Stack · Datadog · AI-assisted threat monitoring · Disaster recovery & business continuity planning
💡 What You Get Working With Me
✅ Compliance-ready security frameworks built for audit day
✅ AI agents and automation that cut manual compliance work dramatically
✅ End-to-end security audits with clear, prioritized remediation plans
✅ Secure, scalable cloud infrastructure with proactive AI-powered monitoring
✅ DevSecOps pipelines with security and intelligence baked in from day one
✅ A single expert who speaks both security and AI — no need to hire two people
📞 Available now for cloud security audits, SOC 2 / ISO 27001 compliance, DevSecOps implementation, VAPT, Agentic AI development, and intelligent compliance automation.
🚀 Let's talk about how I can help you build a system that's secure, compliant, and ready for the AI-driven future.
Amazon Web Services
DevOps
Docker
AWS CloudFormation
Kubernetes
Linux System Administration
Python
Microsoft Azure
Terraform
Cloud Computing
Web App Penetration Testing
ISO 27001
PCI DSS
SOC 2
HIPAA
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At A Glance: Splunk
Big Data is bigger than ever and is relied upon by many businesses to provide the crucial insights on the markets they need to stay ahead of. Big Data collects unlimited information on consumers from the Internet and gathers it together into a single “lake,” which then can be sifted through to find the relevant information needed. Splunk is software tasked with managing the dizzying array of information and allowing professionals to search, manage, and analyze Big Data with an interface similar to the web. Harnessing Big Data is crucial in the modern age, but having a professional who can install, customize, and eliminate bugs within Splunk is even more important so you can use the software to all its potential. A freelancer offers the perfect service, honed to suit the unique scope or budget of your project, so you can receive the exact service you need, when you need it.
The Splunk developers and programmers on Upwork are highly-skilled with vast knowledge in diverse development and programming styles, meaning they can offer unique insights on your project to see it thrive beyond your expectations. Their sharp eyes allow them to discover and eliminate bugs, as well as make creative suggestions for improvement. With flexible schedules and fluency in the online workplace, they are ideal for remote collaboration, with the added ability to work independently with little guidance. Upwork is home to thousands of professionals, meaning you’re sure to find the expert who has just the experience, enthusiasm, and work ethic you seek.