Bina A
@binaa
Cybersecurity engineer specializing in cloud and API security.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a cybersecurity engineer focused on securing cloud infrastructure within AWS and GCP environments, with hands-on experience across fintech and large-scale enterprise systems.
I have implemented CIEM, CSPM, and automated policy controls using tools such as Wiz, Prisma Cloud, Orca, and custom Open Policy Agent (Rego) rules to improve security posture across thousands of accounts.
My background includes securing CI/CD pipelines, enhancing container and API security, and driving tool migrations and PoCs while collaborating with stakeholders and engineering teams to integrate security into the SDLC.
I am currently pursuing a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and CISSP certification, and I build security-focused projects—like AI phishing detection and RegoGPT—to continuously expand my technical and automation capabilities.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Cybersecurity Engineer
Discover Financial Services
Dec 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Secured AWS and GCP cloud infrastructure by developing baseline controls and Rego policies, achieving 90% compliance and implementing CIEM to rightsize permissions across 1,200+ accounts. Led CSPM tool migrations and PoC evaluations to improve cloud posture and automated remediation processes for Terraform-based tooling.
TWEnabled S3 Block Public Access and Access Analyzer across 400+ AWS accounts and operationalized AWS SCPs in Terraform to standardize security controls, while defining IAM best practices and collaborating on WAF modules to improve application-layer protection.
FIBuilt and secured REST APIs for AWS and Azure PaaS across multiple business units, migrated production APIs to Apigee with minimal customer impact, and reduced Splunk errors by 63% via automation of maintenance and alert scripts.
FIProvided SOP guidance and contributed to enterprise monitoring standards while collaborating across teams; selected for the 2019 Summer Hacking Camp from a 1,200-person pool.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
NENYU Tandon School of Engineering
Master of Science, Cybersecurity
Pursuing a Master of Science in Cybersecurity (online) with coursework focused on advanced cybersecurity topics and cloud security practices.
GUGeorgia State University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Computer Information Systems
Completed a Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems with a concentration in Cybersecurity, covering systems, networks, and security fundamentals.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
Interested in hiring Bina?
You can contact Bina and 90k+ other talented remote workers on Himalayas.
Message BinaFind your dream job
Sign up now and join over 100,000 remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!
