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Pavlo Mikush

@pavlomikush

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Security Engineer specializing in DevSecOps and vulnerability management.

Poland

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, with opportunities for professional growth.

As a Security Engineer with over 6 years of experience, I specialize in Security Engineering and DevSecOps. My journey has been marked by a commitment to designing and implementing comprehensive security solutions that integrate seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines. I take pride in my ability to manage large-scale IT security operations, focusing on network, container, database, web, and API security.

One of my proudest achievements is the development of SafeBot, a scalable security bot that enhances user safety in messaging platforms by detecting phishing and malware. This project not only won First Place in the All-Ukrainian Student Scientific Competition in Cybersecurity but also participated in two acceleration programs, refining its business strategy and marketing approach. I have also led initiatives that significantly reduced vulnerabilities across infrastructures, implemented enterprise solutions from scratch, and actively participated in audits to ensure compliance with industry standards.

My professional experience includes enhancing security at Lotusflare through advanced vulnerability management tools and leading security culture initiatives. I have successfully passed audits and managed user access with Okta, showcasing my ability to enforce security compliance and improve communication across teams. I am passionate about sharing my expertise, having presented at security conferences on topics such as Messenger Security and Phishing Detection.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

DevSecOps Engineer

Current

Lotusflare

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)

As a DevSecOps Engineer at Lotusflare, I enhanced security by deploying advanced scanning and vulnerability management tools, leading initiatives to improve security compliance and managing user access through Okta. I also led risk assessments and successfully passed audits by implementing security controls.

DevSecOps Vulnerability Management Qualys Okta Risk Assessment Security Compliance Team Leadership Audit Management

Current

Security Specialist

Current

Minzmin (NGO)

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 4 months)

In my role as a Security Specialist at Minzmin, I achieved full compliance with ISO27001, ISO27002, SOC1, and SOC2 certifications while streamlining secure project development processes to enhance audit readiness and efficiency.

ISO 27001 ISO 27002 SOC2 Security Compliance Risk Management Team Collaboration

DevOps Engineer

Skybox

Jul 2022 - Jan 2023 (6 months)

As a DevOps Engineer at Skybox, I managed CI/CD pipelines and implemented automation scripts while configuring cloud setups on AWS, contributing to improved deployment processes and operational efficiency.

DevOps CI CD Automation AWS Python Configuration Scripting Infrastructure Management Agile Methodologies Team Collaboration

DevOps Engineer

Cryptolions

Jan 2020 - Jul 2020 (6 months)

In my role at Cryptolions, I created automated scripts for cryptocurrency calculations and deployed nodes for blockchain systems, enhancing operational efficiency in the crypto space.

DevOps Automation Blockchain Cryptocurrency Scripting Agile Methodologies Team Collaboration Technical Problem Solving

DevOps Engineer

GlobalLogic

Jan 2020 - Jul 2022 (2 years 6 months)

At GlobalLogic, I collaborated on various DevOps projects, gaining hands-on experience with cloud technologies and infrastructure automation, while designing cloud architecture for scalability and performance.

DevOps Cloud Technologies Infrastructure Automation Cloud Architecture Python Agile Methodologies Team Collaboration Performance Optimization

Site Reliability Engineer

Webitel

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)

As a Site Reliability Engineer at Webitel, I troubleshot IP telephony issues using AWS and Linux, while providing technical support to clients and resolving complex problems.

SRE AWS Linux Technical Support Troubleshooting Client Communication Problem Solving System Monitoring Team Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Antisyphon Training

Certification, Cybersecurity

2024 - 2024

Completed training in Offensive Operations, focusing on penetration testing and ethical hacking techniques to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities.

Lviv Polytechnic National University

Master’s degree, Cybersecurity

2021 - 2022

Pursued a Master's degree in Cybersecurity, enhancing skills in advanced security measures, risk management, and compliance with industry standards. Developed expertise in securing complex IT environments.

DataStax

Certification, Database Management

2021 - 2021

Achieved certification in Cassandra, gaining knowledge in database management and data modeling for distributed systems.

Lviv Polytechnic National University

Bachelor's degree, Cybersecurity

2017 - 2021

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, focusing on various aspects of security engineering and practices. Gained foundational knowledge in protecting systems and networks from cyber threats.

Softserve Academy

Certification, DevOps

2018 - 2018

Completed a certification in DevOps, focusing on the integration of development and operations to improve collaboration and productivity in software development.