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Ijeoma Ojiako

@ijeomaojiako

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Accomplished Cloud Cybersecurity Engineer with 9 years of experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a challenging role in a forward-thinking organization that values security innovation and continuous improvement.

I am an accomplished Senior Cloud Cybersecurity Engineer with over 9 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing robust security solutions for cloud environments. My expertise lies in threat modeling, vulnerability management, incident response, and compliance frameworks. I have a proven track record of leveraging cutting-edge security technologies to protect critical data and infrastructure, ensuring the highest levels of security and compliance.

In my current role as a DevSecOps/Cloud Cybersecurity Engineer, I lead a team of engineers to enhance the security posture of cloud systems. I have successfully designed and implemented secure architectures in AWS and Azure, resulting in a significant reduction in security vulnerabilities. My commitment to continuous improvement drives me to develop and automate security compliance checks, ensuring adherence to industry standards such as NIST CSF and ISO 27001.

My educational background includes a Master’s degree in Information Technology and Assurance with a focus on Cybersecurity, complemented by various certifications in cybersecurity and project management. I am passionate about fostering a culture of security awareness and collaboration within teams, and I am eager to contribute my skills to a forward-thinking organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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DevSecOps / Cloud Cybersecurity Engineer

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Agile Defense

Jul 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Oversaw a team of engineers, collaborating as platform operations engineers and cloud architects to ensure the reliability, availability, and optimal performance of Kessel Run systems. Designed and implemented secure AWS and Azure architectures following Zero Trust and Well-Architected Framework best practices, leading to a 30% reduction in security vulnerabilities.

AWS Azure AWS Well Architected Framework RBAC MFA SSO PAM AWS IAM Azure AD Terraform CloudFormation NIST CSF ISO 27001 Penetration Testing Bash Scripting Gitlab Vault Cribl Splunk

Cloud Security Engineer

Softrams

Dec 2022 - Jun 2023 (6 months)

Deployed secure cloud infrastructure using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Ansible, ARM Templates, and Bicep. Implemented policy as code using AWS SCPs, Azure Policies, and Open Policy Agent (OPA) to ensure compliance with NIST 800-53, CIS Benchmarks, DoD STIGs, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and CMMC.

Cloud Security Engineer

ASMR (A subsidiary of Accenture Company)

Jul 2018 - Nov 2022 (4 years 4 months)

Led the integration of security practices into DevOps pipelines, enhancing security and operational efficiency. Managed infrastructure as code using Terraform and Kubernetes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and hardening K8s clusters via RBAC, Trivy, and Sysdig.

Cyber Security Architect

Tricare Healthcare Platform

Nov 2016 - Jun 2018 (1 year 7 months)

Designed and implemented system security and data assurance for the Tricare Healthcare Platform. Developed, reviewed, and updated Information Security System Policies, System Security Plans (SSP), and Security control baselines in accordance with NIST, FISMA, NIST SP 800-18, and industry best security practices.

System Security Puppet Ansible CloudFormation Chef Terraform Security Policies Security Baselines NIST FISMA PCI DSS

Linux System Administrator

SunTrust Bank

Dec 2014 - Oct 2016 (1 year 10 months)

Managed and maintained Linux servers, ensuring high availability and performance while implementing security measures and conducting regular security audits. Automated routine tasks using shell scripting, reducing manual effort by 30%.

High Availability Performance Tuning Security Security Auditing Storage Arrays Routers Shell Scripting Technical Support Troubleshooting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Walden University

Master of Science, Information Technology and Assurance (Cybersecurity)

Pursued a Master of Science degree specializing in Information Technology and Assurance with a focus on cybersecurity. Developed advanced knowledge in securing information systems and data.

Robert Gordon University

Post-graduate Certificate, Management Studies (Pre-MBA)

Obtained a Post-graduate Certificate in Management Studies, serving as a Pre-MBA program. This program provided foundational knowledge in business management principles.

Federal University of Technology Owerri

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and Mathematics

Completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Mathematics. Gained a strong foundation in computational theories, programming, and mathematical principles.