Rita Okoro.

About Rita Okoro.

As a Cloud Security Engineer at athenahealth, I focus on designing and implementing robust multi-cloud security controls for AWS and Azure environments. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, I have contributed to automating workflows, integrating Microsoft Sentinel for threat detection, and enhancing incident response processes through tools like Python, Bitbucket, and Splunk. With a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, I bring hands-on expertise in cloud infrastructure protection, IAM hardening, and SIEM integration. My work is rooted in creating efficient, secure, and scalable solutions that mitigate risks and enable engineering teams to operate effectively.

Experience

1. Cloud Security Enginner

   athenahealth

   May 2022 — Present

   Engineered and implemented multi-cloud security controls across AWS and Azure to protect cloud workloads, networks, and endpoints. Integrated Microsoft Sentinel with cloud services and third-party platforms to deliver unified threat detection and response capabilities. Automated firewall analysis and alert triage using Python, Bitbucket, and Splunk, accelerating remediation workflows and reducing incident response times. Enforced AWS Service Control Policies and implemented geo-blocking and perimeter controls to reduce unauthorized access attempts. Developed/documented incident response SOPs and collaborated with the CIRT team to enhance monitoring and detection protocols. Partnered with cross-functional teams to implement scalable, compliance-aligned security solutions, fostering organizational-wide cloud security resilience. Hardened IAM configurations across cloud accounts, supporting least-privilege and zero-trust principles

Education

• Alcorn State University

  Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Geospatial Engineering (GIS) Minor in Computer Science

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Master's degree, Cybersecurity Engineering

  2018 — 2020