Cyber Security Engineer
📍 Ohio, USA
Cyber Security Engineer with 3+ years of experience leading vulnerability management and SOC operations across on-premises, cloud, and containerized environments. Specializes in vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and hands-on remediation using Rapid7, Nessus, Splunk, and IBM QRadar. Skilled at developing risk-based dashboards and coordinating cross-functional teams.
Worldpay
Jul 2025 — Present
Leading automated vulnerability management and securing containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift). Designed enterprise-level network and application security architectures. Conducted VAPT using Nessus, Burp Suite, and OWASP methodologies. Monitored security events via Splunk, IBM QRadar, and Google Security Operations. Led cloud security on AWS, automated incident response using Python and PowerShell, managed IDS/IPS, NGFW, and SentinelOne EDR/XDR. Enforced DLP, SSL/TLS, PKI, and integrated DevSecOps into CI/CD pipelines. Ensured compliance with NIST and ISO 27001.
Mercy Health
Jul 2024 — May 2025
Developed and implemented cybersecurity strategies to protect healthcare data. Designed network segmentation, firewalls, and VPN for HIPAA compliance. Conducted risk assessments and vulnerability management using Qualys and Rapid7. Deployed EDR and endpoint hardening controls. Implemented AES, RSA, TLS encryption for patient data. Enhanced visibility using ELK Stack. Embedded DevSecOps into CI/CD pipelines and supported incident response aligned with HIPAA and NIST.
HSBC
Mar 2022 — Apr 2023
Designed and managed security solutions for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. Led SIEM analysis using Splunk and ArcSight. Enforced AWS Cloud Security via CSPM, IAM, and encryption. Secured APIs using OAuth 2.0, JWT, and API Gateway security. Performed cloud application penetration testing using OWASP ZAP and SonarQube. Integrated BC/DR requirements into cloud architectures.
Aptiv
Jan 2021 — Feb 2022
Identified, classified, and prioritized vulnerabilities across enterprise systems. Managed firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet). Led enterprise-wide VAPT across applications, APIs, and infrastructure. Delivered SIEM strategy and threat detection across global IT and OT environments. Designed network security controls and embedded DevSecOps into CI/CD pipelines. Provided advisory on data, API, and identity security including OAuth 2.0 and email security (SPF, DKIM, DMARC).
MSc · Information Systems and Management
2023 – 2025