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Herve Engineer

@herveengineer

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Cloud Security Engineer with expertise in AWS and DevSecOps.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values innovation and offers opportunities for professional growth in cloud security.

I am a Cloud Security Engineer with a robust technical background in RedHat Linux, VMware, and AWS Cloud Services. My expertise lies in designing scalable, fault-tolerant architectures while implementing stringent security controls. I have successfully enhanced cloud security postures through innovative solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Throughout my career, I have implemented role-based access control, automated security incident responses, and developed comprehensive compliance frameworks. My hands-on experience with tools like Splunk, AWS CloudTrail, and Palo Alto Prisma has allowed me to proactively identify threats and mitigate risks effectively. I am passionate about fostering a security-first culture and continuously improving security practices within organizations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Cloud Security Engineer

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Citizens Bank

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Implemented role-based access control (RBAC) using AWS IAM and configured strong password policies, improving authentication security and compliance. Designed and implemented a centralized logging and monitoring solution using AWS CloudTrail, CloudWatch, and Splunk, enhancing visibility into cloud operations and reducing incident detection through real-time monitoring and alerting.

Cloud System Engineer

TD Bank

Apr 2018 - Present (7 years 3 months)

Provided direct application and user support for technical issues on RHEL 6 and 7 servers, managing documentation on Confluence and implementing patching and upgrading with RedHat and Ubuntu Support. Engineered infrastructure automation using Ansible, eliminating time-consuming manual deployment and configurations.

RHEL Confluence RedHat Ubuntu Ansible Docker Terraform AWS EC2 S3 GitHub Enterprise Cloudwatch Nagios Python FTP DHCP Apache SSH NFS

SOC Analyst

State Farm

Mar 2016 - Present (9 years 4 months)

Monitored logs in SOC from various devices, including Firewalls, IDS, IPS, Windows/Linux OS, Proxy/Networking devices, Databases, and Web Servers, preventing over 1500 vulnerabilities monthly. Investigated security incidents, determining the scope, severity, and impact of attacks, and prioritized between potential intrusion attempts and false alarms.