EAElijah Adebayo
@elijahadebayo
Seasoned Cybersecurity Architect with expertise in cloud security.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Cybersecurity & Cloud Security Architect with over 8 years of specialized experience in security architecture, identity and access management, vulnerability management, and incident response. My expertise lies in designing Zero Trust security architectures and safeguarding datacenters and public cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. I have a proven track record of aligning organizational security policies with industry regulations and frameworks, including NIST SP800-53, SOC 2, and ISO 27001.
Throughout my career, I have successfully implemented Zero Trust architecture for a global defense manufacturer, significantly strengthening defenses against both internal and external threats. My role in integrating security practices into CI/CD pipelines has enhanced the security posture of development processes, effectively reducing security drift. I am passionate about driving secure cloud adoption and transformation, ensuring that organizations are well-equipped to face emerging threats.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sr. Cloud Security Architect
Collins Aerospace
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Implemented secure cloud-based infrastructure using IaC to prevent misconfigurations and improve compliance with FedRAMP and NIST SP 800s. Oversaw the implementation of Zero Trust architecture, significantly strengthening defense mechanisms and reducing unauthorized access attempts by 25%. Strengthened continuous monitoring with Splunk and AWS GuardDuty for faster incident response and hardened co
Sr. Security Engineer
Amazon Web Services
Dec 2021 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Assessed software release pipelines under the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and performed software composition analysis, collaborating with development teams to remediate threats. Led code security reviews for .NET framework, ensuring compliance with FIPS and SOC 2 standards. Overhauled a legacy security framework to a modern cloud-native architecture, reducing security incidents by 50% and improvi
Cyber Security Engineer
NetImpact Strategies Inc.
Feb 2017 - Present (8 years 3 months)
Streamlined compliance with FISMA, FedRAMP, STIG, and automated baseline Security Configuration checks for servers, workstations, and network devices. Performed security audits, introduced Nessus/Qualys scanning solutions, and advised on remediation, improving overall vulnerability management. Hardened Linux distributions (Red Hat, OpenSUSE, Ubuntu) via kernel parameters, SSH restrictions, port ma
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
GUGeorgia State University
B.B.A., Computer Information Systems, Cyber Security
Completed a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Computer Information Systems and Cyber Security. Studied core business principles alongside specialized cybersecurity topics.
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