Mikheil Basheleishvili

What I'm looking for

I am looking for an employer that fosters a culture of continuous technical development, encourages close collaboration across DevOps and IT teams, and provides the autonomy to lead incident response and critical security initiatives. My ideal workplace values proactive threat prevention, cloud security innovation, and building a strong, security-conscious culture.

I am a Security Engineer with over six years of progressive experience building and leading robust information security programs across the software development, iGaming, and insurance sectors. Currently, I lead the security program at Lineate in Tbilisi, where I focus on aligning technical defenses with broader operational and DevOps goals. My core expertise spans cloud architecture (AWS), endpoint security (EDR/XDR), privileged access management (PAM), and Zero Trust network access.

Throughout my career, I have successfully driven enterprise-wide compliance initiatives, including CIS standard implementations, and integrated vital application security improvements—such as automated code scanning and secrets management—directly into development pipelines. I hold multiple certifications that back my hands-on experience, including AWS Certified Security - Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, and Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) from ISC2. I excel in fast-paced environments, bridging the gap between complex incident response and strategic business objectives.

Beyond my daily work in threat prevention and data protection, my passion for technology extends into my personal time. I enjoy testing open-source utilities, configuring tiling window managers like GlazeWM, and optimizing custom, high-performance PC hardware setups. When I step away from the keyboard, I am an avid fan of sci-fi and fantasy cinema, always ready to appreciate the world-building in films like Dune, Blade Runner, or The Lord of the Rings.