Mohamed Sheik

Infrastructure Engineer @Surpass Assessment

Shipley, GB

Led the design, automation, and security of Azure-based infrastructure in a high-compliance, high-availability environment. Delivered scalable, policy-driven cloud platforms using Terraform and Azure DevOps, enabling fully automated and auditable deployments.• Architected secure Azure environments with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), embedding compliance policies, RBAC, and access controls from the ground up.• Automated infrastructure provisioning and operational workflows using PowerShell and CI/CD pipelines, reducing manual effort and improving deployment consistency.• Integrated Microsoft Defender for Cloud to continuously assess security posture, detect vulnerabilities, and trigger automated remediation actions.• Built diagnostic and monitoring pipelines using KQL, Azure Monitor, and Log Analytics to support threat detection and real-time investigation.• Streamed platform logs into external SIEM tools via Azure Event Hubs, improving visibility and accelerating incident response.• Managed secure Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments, ensuring configuration compliance and operational reliability.• Partnered with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure with business and security objectives, ensuring audit readiness and system resilience.