Psalm Padaloy

I’m a Cybersecurity Engineer with an active Secret Clearance, bringing end-to-end experience across security architecture, risk management, cloud infrastructure, and DoD enterprise IT operations. I design and implement security controls, perform risk assessments, and support incident response across NIPR/SIPR environments.

I’m experienced with SIEM platforms and modern identity controls, including IAM, least-privilege access, and encryption. I align security work to frameworks and standards such as NIST and DoD STIGs, and I’m comfortable translating security requirements into hardened, policy-compliant systems.

In my recent roles, I’ve built secure system architectures and developed incident response plans, while also enforcing secure configuration and compliance documentation through audits. I’ve also delivered organization-wide security awareness training, helping users strengthen their ability to recognize phishing and social engineering.

Previously, as a Systems Engineer, I led and supported major migrations into SIPR Azure, maintained 100+ servers across NIPR and SIPR, and improved reliability and security posture through proactive monitoring and configuration management. I managed F5 Big-IP LTM/APM, supported Active Directory administration via PowerShell, tracked operational tasks in ServiceNow, and automated IaC deployments with Terraform—backed by hands-on tooling like Azure Sentinel, Forescout, Trellix, and Wireshark.