Michael Okodugha

About Michael Okodugha

Senior Security Engineer and Cloud Security Professional with 8+ years of experience designing, securing, and automating cloud-native environments across healthcare, technology, and enterprise organizations.My background spans cloud security, DevSecOps, Kubernetes security, vulnerability management, incident response, security automation, and compliance. I have hands-on experience securing AWS environments, implementing least-privilege access controls, hardening Kubernetes platforms, building secure CI/CD pipelines, and automating security processes using Terraform, Python, and modern infrastructure-as-code practices.Throughout my career, I have led initiatives that strengthened cloud security posture, reduced operational risk, improved threat detection capabilities, and enhanced platform reliability. I am experienced in implementing IAM controls, security monitoring, encryption strategies, vulnerability remediation programs, incident response processes, and security governance frameworks aligned with NIST, CIS Controls, and HIPAA requirements.Key Areas of Expertise:• Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP)• Security Engineering & Security Architecture• DevSecOps & Secure CI/CD Pipelines• Kubernetes & Container Security• Identity & Access Management (IAM)• Incident Response & Threat Hunting• Vulnerability Management• SIEM Engineering (Splunk & Microsoft Sentinel)• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)• Security Automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash)• NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, CIS Controls, HIPAA• Zero Trust & Least Privilege Security ModelsCertifications:AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate | AWS Certified Security | Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)| ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)| CompTIA CySA+| CompTIA PenTest+Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance at Western Governors University, with a focus on cloud security, cyber defense, and security engineering.I welcome opportunities to connect with cybersecurity professionals, cloud engineers, security leaders, and recruiters focused on cloud security, DevSecOps, and security engineering roles.

Experience

1. Senior Site Reliability Engineer

   Seagate Technology

   Jun 2024 — Present

   Designed and secured AWS EKS environments supporting enterprise-scale workloads while maintaining 99.99% platform availability. Implemented IAM least-privilege access controls and automated secrets management with AWS Secrets Manager, reducing unauthorized-access incidents and improving compliance across production environments. Automated infrastructure provisioning and security validation using Terraform, Python, and Go libraries, reducing manual configuration efforts by 70%. Strengthened cloud security posture through CIS Benchmark implementation, security hardening, and compliance monitoring. Built centralized logging, monitoring, and observability solutions with ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk, enabling faster incident detection and reducing mean time to resolution. Led incident response activities, root cause analysis investigations, and remediation efforts that reduced MTTR by 40%. Engineered Kubernetes security controls, RBAC policies, and secure deployment workflows on Azure Kubernetes Service using IAM roles, which strengthened compliance and cut deployment-related security incidents. Collaborated with engineering and security teams to identify vulnerabilities, improve remediation processes, and enhance security governance. Led SOC 2 compliance program end-to-end, coordinating evidence collection, auditor engagement, and remediation to achieve successful attestation. Managed vendor risk reviews and responded to customer security questionnaires to strengthen third-party security governance.

Education

• Ambrose Alli University

  Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• Ambrose Alli University

  Bachelor of Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• Western Governors University

  Master of Science, Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare