# Juan Sebastian Martinez

Juan Sebastian Martinez is a remote worker on Himalayas, Cyber Security Architect (COE) at Prisma MP, based in Paraguay.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@juansebastianmartine1

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I design security architectures, audits, and risk programs for complex global organizations.
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| Detail | Value |
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| Availability | Looking for a job |
| Location | Paraguay |
| Authorized to work in | Paraguay |
| Salary expectations | 60k+ USD |
| Job categories | Cyber Security Architect, Information Security Analyst, Security Consultant, Security Project Manager, IT Security Manager |
| Skills | Security Architecture, Security Audits, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Vulnerability Assessment, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Threat Hunting, Incident Management, Incident Response, Forensic Analysis, Forensic Investigations, Adversary Emulation, Security Testing, Security Hardening, Cloud Security, Network Security, Application Security, Data Security, PKI, Digital Signatures, Cryptographic Solutions, IAM, NIST, CIS, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SOX, Qualys, Splunk, Nessus, Tivoli, Active Directory, Certificate Services, OpenSSL, EJBCA, VMWare, Citrix, Project Management, Leadership, Strategic Communications, Negotiation, Cross Cultural Collaboration, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL v3 |
| Website | https://jsmartinez99.github.io |
| LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/in/jmartinez10 |

## What I'm looking for

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I'm seeking a Security Architect role where I can apply risk management, threat analysis, and secure-system design to deliver innovative solutions and strengthen organizational security posture.
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## About

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I've designed security architectures for Prisma MP and Cloud Legion, including infrastructure segregation for Prisma, Payway, and NewPay without operational disruption. I build threat assessments, vulnerability-management plans, and security controls that support business continuity.

Across PwC, IBM Argentina, Encode SA, and public-sector PKI teams, I've led audits, compliance, IAM, digital-signature, cryptographic, and remediation initiatives. I bring more than 20 years of experience across regulated industries, applying NIST, CIS, PCI-DSS, and ISO 27001 to strengthen security posture.
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## Experience

### Cyber Security Architect (COE)

Prisma MP. Jan 2024 - Jan 2025

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Designed and implemented security architecture for the DESACOPLE Project, segregating IT infrastructures for Prisma, Payway, and NewPay without operational disruption. Developed threat assessments and risk management plans ensuring resource separation and business continuity.
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Skills: Security-Architecture, Threat-Assessment, Risk-Management, IT-Infrastructure-Segregation, Business-Continuity, Cross-functional-Team-Coordination

### Cyber Security Architect

Cloud Legion. Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

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Designed and maintained integrated security systems aligned with organizational IT requirements. Conducted threat modeling and vulnerability assessments to preempt risks, and collaborated with stakeholders to implement and monitor security measures.
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Skills: Security-Architecture, Threat-Modeling, Vulnerability-Assessment, Stakeholder-Collaboration, Security-Monitoring

### Cyber Security Advisory - Senior Associate 2 (US Accounts)

[PwC](https://himalayas.app/companies/pwc). Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

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Led security audits for clients using NIST and CIS frameworks, reviewing applications, processes, and IAM. Identified and communicated security gaps, developing targeted remediation strategies and aligning with regulatory standards.
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Skills: NIST, CIS, Security-Audits, IAM, Risk-Assessment, Remediation-Planning, Regulatory-Compliance

### Business Development Manager (Security Projects)

TEISA. Jan 2016 - Jan 2019

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Directed a team of Business Development Consultants, driving strategic rollout of security initiatives. Conducted business evaluations and data analysis to identify improvement opportunities and foster growth.
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Skills: Business-Development, Team-Leadership, Strategic-Planning, Data-Analysis, Quality-Assurance

### PKI Consultant & Project Manager

Encode SA. Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

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Managed PKI security projects across Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina, ensuring adherence to international encryption standards. Architected and oversaw the Security Datacenter for www.code100.com.py, managing design, implementation, and maintenance of secure IT solutions.
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Skills: PKI, Project-Management, Security-Architecture, Data-Center-Management, Data-Encryption-Standards, Team-Coordination

### Infrastructure Coordinator (Digital Signature PKI Team)

Jefatura de Gabinetes de Ministros. Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

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Led the digital signature PKI team, implementing and maintaining Microsoft Certificate Services integrated with Active Directory. Deployed certificate-enabled applications to secure electronic transactions and communications, and authored technical documentation on PKI best practices.
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Skills: PKI, Certificate-Services, Active-Directory, Technical-Documentation, Digital-Signatures

### IT Security Lead & Global Process Coordinator

[IBM Argentina](https://himalayas.app/companies/ibm-com). Jan 2005 - Jan 2014

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Directed security audits (SOX, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001) and managed compliance tools, serving as the primary audit focal point. Coordinated identity and access management processes, led a team of specialists in patch management, vulnerability scanning, and security remediation, and implemented risk management strategies.
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Skills: SOX, PCI-DSS, ISO-27001, Security-Audits, Compliance-Management, IAM, Patch-Management, Vulnerability-Scanning, Risk-Management, Team-Leadership

## Education

### UTN - Buenos Aires, Argentina

Bachelor of Science, Computer Systems Analysis / Management Information Systems

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Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Analysis / Management Information Systems (or equivalent) from UTN - Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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## Tech stack

- Splunk
- OpenSSL
- Qualys
- Citrix

To contact Juan Sebastian, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire).

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