CISSP-certified Senior Cybersecurity Engineer with 8+ years of progressive experience specializing in IAM, zero-trust architectures, endpoint security transitions, and security automation. Promoted to Senior role in 2024 for leadership in enterprise IAM integrations and security programs.
Lead IAM subject matter expert driving SAML/OIDC/SCIM integrations across Okta, Azure Entra ID, and CATO SASE. Expert in XDR platform migrations (Microsoft Defender → SentinelOne) and email security modernization. Built custom Python automation for vulnerability management and contributed to team development through hiring assessments and offshore mentorship.
Legacy MFA scattered, no SSO consolidation, passwordless policies absent.
Okta Workflows + Azure Entra ID + CATO SASE + passwordless policies.
Weekly reports built manually, no standardized SLAs.
API-driven tracking with SQLite, CVE enrichment, automated KPI reports.
Legacy XDR platform, no automated email threat response.
Microsoft Defender → SentinelOne XDR with SIEM integration. Added Abnormal AI for phishing automation.
IAM subject matter expert leading SAML/OIDC/SCIM integrations. Responded to 20+ security incidents with automated playbooks improving detection and response. Automated vulnerability management with Python. Contributed to hiring assessments and offshore team mentorship.
Led XDR platform transition to SentinelOne with SIEM integrations. Deployed Keeper Password Manager firm-wide. Managed HRIS migration (Paycom → Workday) with Okta Workflows automation.
Implemented Okta SSO/MFA (SAML/SWA), designed 802.1x secure wireless networks, managed CMMC Level 3 compliance via POA&Ms.
Industry-leading certification demonstrating advanced knowledge in security architecture, engineering, and management.
Comprehensive program covering network security, cryptography, and security operations.
Foundation in security principles, threat analysis, and defensive strategies.
Open to discussing security architecture, leadership roles, and technical challenges.