Andy Santana
VP, Cloud Security Manager @BankUnited
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WORK HISTORY
VP, Cloud Security Manager @BankUnited
Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
Teams: Security Engineering & Architecture, IT Risk Management Job Duties and Responsibilities- Lead the development and execution of the bank’s cloud security strategy, protecting critical applications and infrastructure- Manage and mentor a team of cloud engineers and cybersecurity professionals, fostering growth and performance- Design, develop, and deploy modular cloud-first security solutions aligned with NIST, PCI-DSS, and regulatory requirements- Establish and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and guidelines to reduce risk and ensure compliance- Conduct security assessments, audits, and remediation of vulnerabilities in cloud environments- Architect and implement tools including firewalls, IDS, IAM, logging, monitoring, CSPM, and CASB solutions- Develop SaaS security baselines with IAM, data security, and API protection best practices- Integrate AWS and third-party security services to enhance security posture- Lead incident response for cloud events and coordinate cross-team mitigation efforts- Collaborate with Network, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Architecture, Data, IAM, and Software Engineering teams on enterprise-class strategies- Research and apply emerging trends, threats, and best practices in financial services cloud security- Manage project budgets, schedules, and quality delivery of security solutions-Ensure compliance with Bank Secrecy Act, US PATRIOT Act, and AML requirements, reporting suspicious activity when detected.
EDUCATION
Florida State University
Juris Master - JM, Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Technology Risk Management
Florida International University
Master's degree, Cybersecurity
Florida International University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Cybersecurity Risk Management
Florida International University
Master's degree, Computer Engineering
Florida International University
Bachelor's degree, Information Technology
Nova Southeastern University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Cybersecurity Managment
ABOUT ANDY SANTANA
I’m Dr. Andy Santana, a cybersecurity leader with a PhD in Cybersecurity Management and over 10 years of experience bridging security & technology. I currently serve as Vice President, Cloud Security Manager at BankUnited, where I lead strategic initiatives across cloud security, application security, data protection, security architecture & engineering and first-line IT risk management.My role centers on building and scaling secure cloud environments aligned to NIST, FFIEC, SOX, and other regulatory frameworks. I oversee the design and implementation of modern security architectures, vulnerability management programs, and security assurance functions that enable the business to operate securely and efficiently.I’m also proud to serve as an Adjunct Professor at Florida Atlantic University (FAU), where I teach graduate-level cybersecurity and information systems management, preparing the next generation of cybersecurity leaders.My credentials include CISSP, CC and multiple AWS and vendor specific certifications. I’m passionate about mentoring, building collaborative security teams, and transforming security programs into proactive, business-aligned engines of innovation.If you’re working on cloud security transformation, application risk governance, or building security teams that make a difference—let’s connect.
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