CDChauncey Dawkins
@chaunceydawkins
Cloud security architect and engineer specializing in DevSecOps, Zero Trust, and automated cloud compliance.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a cloud security professional with 8+ years architecting, engineering, and automating secure environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
I design Zero Trust architectures, implement DevSecOps pipelines, and align cloud operations with NIST and CIS frameworks to reduce risk through automation at scale.
I have delivered measurable outcomes including faster incident response, reduced manual effort through automation, hardened container and EC2 baselines, and elimination of critical findings in large cloud estates.
I collaborate across security, operations, and development teams to build resilient, scalable, and compliant cloud solutions while emphasizing identity governance and continuous compliance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
CGSenior Cloud Security Engineer
CGI
Sep 2023 - Nov 2025 (2 years 2 months)
Improved cloud security configuration and monitoring across AWS, Azure, and GCP, reducing manual security tasks by 25% and enabling 50% faster incident response for the SOC through automation and tool integration.
ASAmazon Web Services Security Engineer
Amazon Web Services
Jun 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 3 months)
Designed and optimized Splunk monitoring and automated endpoint security deployments, reducing rollout time by 60% and enabling proactive detection across 1M+ endpoints aligned with enterprise Zero Trust.
Volunteer Cloud Threat Consultant
IT4Causes
Jan 2020 - Jun 2022 (2 years 5 months)
Provided cloud security guidance to 20 non-profits, aligning IT policies with NIST 800-53 and strengthening identity management and data protection practices.
Cloud Support Engineer
Agilquest
Nov 2017 - Jun 2022 (4 years 7 months)
Troubleshot logs across 100+ web applications with Splunk, implemented 20+ Azure SAML SSO integrations, and applied OWASP Top 10 mitigations to 50+ production sites to improve security and stability.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
WUWestern Governors University
Master of Science, Cyber Security and Information Assurance
Completed a Master of Science in Cyber Security and Information Assurance with a focus on cloud security and assurance practices.
VUVirginia Union University
Bachelor of Science, Cyber Security
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security with a minor in Digital Forensics, focusing on security fundamentals and forensic techniques.
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