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Ben Essel

Cloud Engineer Platform Engineering @CalOptima

Orange County, CA, US
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WORK HISTORY

Apr 2022 — Present

Cloud Engineer Platform Engineering @CalOptima

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Orange County, CA, US

Leading Azure platform initiatives focused on automation, cloud security, and compliance. I partner closely with security teams to ensure systems meet CMMC v2 and HIPAA standards, while enabling secure Office 365 GCC workloads. Designed and deployed Azure Site Recovery for business continuity Automated provisioning and workload deployments with PowerShell Strengthened cloud identity protections with conditional access, MFA, and role-based access Supported cloud posture hardening efforts in collaboration with InfoSec

SKILLS

Security Threat and Compromise Assessments, Vulnerability Prevention ArchitecturSystems Security and Tuning for Maximum Performance of Internet Services.Expert in Sccm, Wds/Mdt Install, Configuring and AdministeringBlack Berry and Iphone, Application Server AdministrationExperienced in Blancco Server ManagementConfiguration Management Systems Data Base. (CmsdbSecure Environment Engineering, Platform Security Assessment and ForensicsExperienced Microsoft Exchange Server (2003, 2007, 2010-Sp3) AdministrationSecurity Standards and Best Practices for Hardened InfrastructureMcp Microsoft Server and Workstation Platform Implementation and AdministrationEva 4400, Eva 8400 and Msa Disks Managements and Troubleshooting

ABOUT BEN ESSEL

Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Architect with over 20 years of experience helping enterprise and government organizations modernize their IT environments. I specialize in secure, compliant cloud solutions built on Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 GCC/GCC High, and Entra ID.My background spans cloud security, identity & access management, modernization & optimization, and compliance frameworks including CMMC v2 and HIPAA. I’ve led complex migrations, hardened environments against evolving threats, and partnered with InfoSec teams to meet strict regulatory demands.Whether it’s designing a resilient Azure footprint, rolling out conditional access strategies, or automating with PowerShell, I bring both strategy and execution to the table.Currently driving platform engineering at CalOptima and continuing to build secure, scalable systems that support business growth and protect critical data.

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