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amadou thierno bah

@amadouthiernobah

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Cybersecurity professional with expertise in secure network design.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, with opportunities for growth in cybersecurity.

I'm a dedicated cybersecurity professional with five years of experience specializing in secure network design and application security. My expertise lies in implementing and managing digital certificates and PKI enterprise solutions to safeguard communications and ensure data integrity. I am renowned for my strong investigative skills and innovative problem-solving abilities, committed to addressing emerging threats in the cybersecurity landscape.

Throughout my career, I have successfully automated PKI deployments and designed secure network architectures that enhance traffic control and reduce lateral movement. My experience as a SOC Analyst has honed my skills in threat detection and incident response, allowing me to contribute effectively to maintaining a robust security posture. I thrive in collaborative environments and am passionate about building resilient defenses against evolving cyber threats.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Security Architect

GE Vernova

Jan 2023 - Dec 2025 (2 years 11 months)

Automated two-tier PKI deployment using Windows Active Directory Certificate Services and implemented a Certificate Management client for dynamic certificate enrollment. Engineered and deployed a scalable EJBCA Certification Authority on AWS EKS, integrating AWS CloudHSM for secure key management. Designed secure network architecture with VLAN zoning and Fortinet firewalls, and deployed a High Ava

PKI AWS CloudHSM Fortinet Hyper V Grafana Prometheus AD CS EST

SOC Analyst

GE Grid Solutions

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Performed vulnerability scans, file integrity monitoring, and log analysis with Wazuh, enhancing threat detection and remediation. Contributed to incident response, performing forensic data collection and root cause analysis. Monitored network traffic and device behavior with Nozomi Networks for anomaly detection, adjusting security policies to mitigate threats.

Wazuh Nozomi Incident Response Log Analysis

Vulnerability Analyst

GE Grid Solutions

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Designed and developed a web application to manage software dependencies vulnerabilities using SBOM. Integrated the application with the NIST CVE database for automated CVE searches, enabling developers to quickly identify and resolve security vulnerabilities. Implemented application deployment within Amazon EKS, utilizing AWS Load Balancer for efficient traffic distribution and enhanced availabil

SBOMs NIST Amazon EKS Load Balancers Web Application Development Vulnerability Management

Application Security Engineer

WAGUE Trading LLC

Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 11 months)

Managed project lifecycle, including user stories, design review, and code review, to ensure secure development practices. Designed a secure web and mobile application for enterprise transactions, enhancing operational security. Deployed Keycloak for centralized authentication, implementing MFA and OpenID Connect, and deployed the solution on Azure Cloud using CI/CD pipelines.

SDLC Keycloak MFA OpenID Connect Azure Cloud CI CD Application Security Mobile Security

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

TLS-SEC (Toulouse-Sécurité)

Master in Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity

Completed a Master's degree focusing on advanced cybersecurity concepts and practices. Gained expertise in secure network design, application security, and digital certificate management.

INSA (Institut National des Sciences Appliquées) Toulouse

Computer Science, Computer Science

Studied Computer Science, building a strong foundation in programming concepts, data structures, and algorithms. Developed skills in various programming languages and software development methodologies.