Nadesh Nahnyama

About Nadesh Nahnyama

I am a dedicated and passionate DevSecOps/SecOps engineer with a strong emphasis on implementing security best practices throughout the entire development life cycle. My academic background includes a Master\'s degree in Cybersecurity engineering, complemented by extensive knowledge and experience in DevSecOps and DevOps methodologies.My career has been marked by significant experience in building secure CI/CD pipelines, along with expertise in supporting, automating, optimizing, and securing critical application and infrastructure deployments. My proficiency extends to cloud platforms, particularly AWS and Azure.I maintain a keen interest in cutting-edge technologies, such as automation, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. I am always eager to explore new opportunities and expand my professional network. Feel free to connect with me for meaningful collaborations and discussions.

Experience

1. Sr Devsecops Engineer

   SAIC

   Jul 2023 — Present · US

   Integrate security into the CI/CD pipeline, automating security controls and ensuring security is embedded throughout the development lifecycle.Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to define and implement security best practices and standards.Conduct security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate security risks.Develop and maintain secure infrastructure as code (IaC) scripts using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.Implement and manage security tools and technologies such as SIEMs, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection.Monitor and respond to security incidents, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective measures.Educate and train development and operations teams on secure coding practices and security tooling.Stay up to date with the latest security threats, trends, and technologies, and proactively address potential risks.Perform Security Assessment and Manage VulnerabilitiesCreate and maintain documentation related to security policies, procedures, and standards.Participate in security audits and compliance initiatives to ensure adherence to industry regulations and standards.

Education

• Howard Community College

  Associate of Science - AS

• NexGenT

  NexGenT Cybersecurity Associates(NCSA) Certificate, Cybersecurity

  2020 — 2020

• St. Mary's College of Maryland

  Bachelor's of Science

• Western Governors University

  Master's of Science, Cybersecurity & DevSecOps Engineering

  2019 — 2021