AWS Cloud Security Specialist
📍 San Antonio, TX, USA
AWS Cloud Security Specialist with 6+ years of experience securing cloud and on-premise environments across IT services, enterprise infrastructure, and financial systems. Expertise in AWS architectures, IAM, threat detection, compliance, SIEM tools, DevSecOps, and infrastructure automation using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible.
Data Service Group
Jan 2025 — Present
Designed and secured AWS cloud infrastructure using EC2, S3, VPC, IAM with least privilege and role-based access. Implemented multi-layer security with AWS WAF, Shield, and Security Groups. Automated infrastructure provisioning with Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible. Enabled real-time threat detection via GuardDuty and Security Hub. Configured CloudTrail and CloudWatch for auditing and anomaly detection. Performed vulnerability assessments and led incident response. Developed secure CI/CD pipelines integrating GitHub and Docker (DevSecOps).
Dell Technologies
Dec 2023 — Dec 2024
Managed and secured enterprise Windows and Linux environments with system hardening, patch management, and endpoint protection. Administered Active Directory, GPOs, and identity governance. Monitored security events using Splunk SIEM. Configured firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs. Conducted vulnerability scanning and risk assessments. Supported incident response lifecycle and documented processes using ServiceNow (ITIL framework).
Accenture Flex
Jan 2022 — Nov 2023
Monitored cloud and on-prem environments using Splunk SIEM to detect and respond to threats. Conducted log analysis, threat intelligence correlation, risk assessments, and compliance checks. Assisted with IAM policy implementation. Automated reporting using Python and SQL. Participated in incident response and forensic analysis. Maintained documentation in Jira and Confluence.
AmeriCorps VISTA
May 2019 — Dec 2021
Supported secure cloud-based systems ensuring data protection and compliance. Configured AWS services (S3, EC2, IAM) with access controls and encryption. Performed system monitoring with CloudWatch. Implemented backup and disaster recovery strategies. Applied security hardening and patching practices and maintained SOPs.
CMF Nationwide Tax Service
Oct 2016 — Apr 2019
Administered Windows Server environments with secure configuration, patching, and access control. Managed authentication via Active Directory and IAM. Designed secure LAN infrastructure with firewalls and network segmentation. Led migration from Windows Server 2008 to 2016. Implemented backup and disaster recovery solutions. Performed security audits and vulnerability remediation aligned with financial compliance standards.
BS · Cyber & Information Security Technology
AAS · Network Administration