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Cloud Security Architect | GCP & AWS | IAM | Security Automation | DevSecOps | ISO 27001

Espoo, Finnland
Nur Remote
PhD, Information Systems - University of Cape Town, South Africa
Espoo, Finnland
Nur Remote
PhD, Information Systems - University of Cape Town, South Africa

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Cloud Security Architect with expertise in GCP, AWS, IAM, security automation, DevSecOps and vulnerability management. PhD in Information Systems. Leading cloud security architecture for FinnGen at the University of Helsinki, with experience in ISO 27001, GDPR and secure enterprise systems.

Skills


Lead cloud security architecture, engineering and governance for FinnGen's Google Cloud research infrastructure at the University of Helsinki. Experienced in security assessments, architecture reviews, control implementation, risk analysis, vulnerability management and remediation planning.

Extensive GCP experience: Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Shared VPC, VPC Service Controls, GKE, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Eventarc, Cloud Scheduler, Cloud Logging and Security Command Center. Additional hands-on AWS experience, with GCP as my primary specialisation.

Google Cloud IAM, service accounts, keyless workload authentication, Google Workspace domain-wide delegation, privileged access, MFA, least privilege and identity security assessments.

Designed and deployed automated VPC Service Controls change monitoring using Cloud Functions Gen2, Eventarc and Cloud Storage. Developed suspicious-login monitoring using Google Workspace audit logs, Cloud Run Jobs and Cloud Scheduler. Python-based security analytics, audit investigations and automated control monitoring.

Assess cloud vulnerabilities, GKE/Kubernetes, Linux, container images, dependencies and firewall misconfigurations. Coordinate penetration testing, evaluate findings, prioritise remediation and review CI/CD pipelines, GitHub changes and cloud infrastructure security.

Practical experience with ISO 27001-aligned controls, GDPR, Findata secure research-environment requirements, security assessments, risk reporting, backup and disaster recovery planning.

Enterprise application development and integration using Java, C#, Spring, Hibernate, REST APIs, Apache Camel, OSGi, Oracle and SOA. Experienced with Jenkins, TeamCity, automated testing, builds and deployment.

GCP | AWS | Cloud Security | IAM | Security Command Center | ISO 27001 | GDPR | Risk Management | Vulnerability Management | DevSecOps | Kubernetes | GKE | VPC Service Controls | Security Automation | Python | Bash | Java | C# | CI/CD | Cloud Logging | Penetration Testing | REST APIs | Enterprise Architecture

Erfahrung

Berufserfahrungmehr als 10 Jahre
Freelancer seit2015

Sprachen

EnglishMuttersprache

Projekthistorie

Lead Cybersecurity & Cloud Architect (Enterprise Platforms & Security Governance)

University of Helsinki | Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) - FinnGen
Lead cybersecurity architecture, cloud security engineering and security governance for FinnGen's Google Cloud-based genomic research infrastructure. Responsibilities include cloud security architecture and governance across GCP, Google Workspace and Kubernetes, cloud security automation using Cloud Functions Gen2 and Eventarc, identity threat detection and security analytics, firewall security assessments, IAM implementation, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing coordination, Kubernetes and DevSecOps security, AI security risk assessment, cloud data security and audit investigations, security reporting and regulatory assurance, operational resilience and disaster recovery, and technical leadership and stakeholder collaboration.

Information Systems Specialist

University of Helsinki
Progressed from cloud infrastructure and research information systems into a dedicated cybersecurity leadership role. Migrated large-scale biomedical and genomic research datasets from on-premises infrastructure to GCP. Architected and developed automated multi-stage scientific data pipelines for ingesting heterogeneous genomic and laboratory-generated datasets. Engineered automated data validation and quality control mechanisms. Designed and orchestrated complex multi-stage genomic analysis workflows. Developed automated post-processing, data organisation and reporting mechanisms. Integrated cloud infrastructure engineering, scientific data management, workflow orchestration and data quality assurance into reliable, scalable and reproducible workflows.

Software Engineer - Enterprise Systems & Integration

Optiscan Abakus
Digitized warehouse processes by developing scanning and voice-based solutions that automatically integrate with customer ERP and other systems. Worked with SOA, Apache Camel, OSGi, REST, Web Services, JEE technologies, Spring, Hibernate, Oracle and XML configuration-file parsing. Extensively used J2EE design patterns including Singleton, Factory, Builder, MVC and Prototype.

Software Developer

Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), FirstRand Group
Developed and maintained trading software and applications for investment banking traders, dealers, risk analysts, quantitative analysts and business engineers. Developed and maintained a C# system offering pricing and trade valuation functionality. Managed and coded enhancements to the Java-based FOX financial-market quote management system, the C# Financial Management Library (FML) and the Java-based Automated Rate Processing (ARP) system. Automated and integrated batch and online processes using BMC Control-M, Hudson, Jenkins and TeamCity. Used BIRT and SSRS for automated reporting. Set up new trading systems for RMB and FNB subsidiaries in Africa. Conducted first-round technical interviews and facilitated workshops for graduating Computer Science and Information Systems students.

Mentor / Change Agent

University of Cape Town (UCT), Commerce Faculty
Coached and mentored first-year Information Systems students.

Intern (Programmer)

South African Bioinformatics Institute (SANBI)
Acquired understanding of DNA and biological processes relevant to translational and molecular pathology research. Extracted DNA data from a central research database. Designed and developed database schemas for DNA models. Developed a PHP-based solution providing diagnostic feedback and treatment information to cancer patients.

Research Assistant

Indigenous Knowledge Research Group, University of the Western Cape
Assisted with data collection and analysis. Transcribed seminar and interview videos.

Head of Operations

Trail-Blazer Educational Services (TBES)
Managed administrative, finance and marketing operations. Organised lesson schedules and student registrations for Cambridge A Level, WAEC and university entrance examinations. Liaised with parents about educational context, requirements and student goals. Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to students needs and interests. Coordinated teaching sessions and supervised private teachers. Maintained student records and prepared reports. Supported students progressing to universities in Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Private Teacher

Trail-Blazer Educational Services (TBES)
Prepared high-school students for WAEC, university entrance and Cambridge A Level examinations.

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