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Nagain Nkonganyi

@nagainnkonganyi

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Seasoned Security and AWS Cloud Engineer with extensive experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, focusing on security and cloud solutions.

I am a seasoned Security and AWS Cloud Engineer with over 11 years of experience in designing and implementing robust security architectures and managing scalable cloud infrastructures. My expertise lies in mitigating risks, optimizing AWS deployments, and driving continuous improvements to secure digital environments while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Throughout my career, I have developed and maintained secure AWS infrastructures, significantly enhancing security postures and reducing vulnerabilities. I have successfully led AWS migration projects, implemented automated compliance frameworks, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. My passion for exploring emerging security trends and AWS enhancements drives me to maintain a competitive edge in the industry.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Security Engineer

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American International Group (AIG)

Apr 2019 - Present (6 years 1 month)

Designed and implemented secure AWS infrastructures, managing over 100 EC2 instances and 50+ AWS accounts. Developed web application security measures, reducing vulnerabilities by 35%. Implemented automated compliance controls and conducted security audits, enhancing overall security posture and ensuring regulatory adherence.

AWS CloudFormation Lambda AWS WAF Security Hub Terraform Jenkins

AWS DevSecOps Engineer

Wells Fargo

Sep 2017 - Mar 2019 (1 year 6 months)

Developed and optimized CI/CD pipelines, enhancing application deployments. Automated infrastructure provisioning with Terraform and Ansible, and implemented container orchestration with Kubernetes. Collaborated on compliance integration into DevOps workflows, improving security practices.

Jenkins CI CD Docker Terraform Ansible Kubernetes CloudTrail GuardDuty Grip Security

AWS Cloud Solutions Architect

Bank Of America

Jan 2014 - Aug 2017 (3 years 7 months)

Architected and deployed scalable AWS cloud solutions, leading migrations of legacy applications. Developed automated Infrastructure-as-Code solutions and implemented monitoring frameworks, enhancing system observability and operational efficiency.