Sazia Khan
@saziakhan
Cloud security engineer focused on strengthening cloud posture and resilience.
What I'm looking for
I am a Cloud Security Engineer with 3+ years securing and managing cloud environments across AWS and Microsoft Azure, specializing in IAM, CSPM/CNAPP, incident response, and security monitoring. I have hands-on experience with Azure Defender, AWS CloudWatch, Linux, Python automation, and applying frameworks such as CIS, NIST, and CCM to improve enterprise security posture.
In recent roles I implemented Azure IAM best practices, maintained 99.9% uptime, reduced application latency through multi-region deployments, and strengthened AWS security and availability via IAM policies and automation. I collaborate closely with SOC and cross-functional teams, drive vulnerability remediation via ServiceNow, and run security awareness and phishing simulations to build organizational security readiness.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Cloud Security Engineer
RAS Infotech
Jan 2025 - Aug 2025 (7 months)
Implemented Azure IAM best practices and CNAPP controls to improve security posture and compliance with NIST, CCM and CIS; deployed multi-region Azure infrastructure to improve latency by 20% and maintained 99.9% uptime.
Configured and secured AWS services (EC2, S3, Route 53), strengthened IAM and secure configurations to reduce downtime 30–50% and improve system availability by ~40% while automating monitoring and remediation scripts.
Configured and secured AWS services (EC2, S3, Route53), strengthened IAM and configurations to improve cloud security posture and reduced downtime by 30–50% while improving system availability by 40%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Rajasthan Technical University
Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science Engineering
2019 - 2022
Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science Engineering focused on core CS topics and practical cloud/security-related coursework.
Jamia Millia Islamia
Diploma, Computer Engineering
2016 - 2019
Completed a Diploma in Computer Engineering covering foundational engineering concepts and practical computing skills.
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