Roberto S.

About Roberto S.

Hi Cybersecurity & Cloud Engineer with 6+ years of experience building, securing, and running IT systems in high-pressure environments. My background includes working with AWS, Azure, Terraform, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines to deliver reliable and secure cloud solutions.I managed mission-critical IT and communications systems in the Air Force, focusing on automation, system hardening, and training teams to be ready for anything. Along the way, I developed workflows that cut downtime, streamlined deployments, and helped operators stay focused on the mission.I’ve earned certifications like AWS Solutions Architect, AWS DevOps Engineer, Terraform Associate, CASP+, Security+, and ITIL 4, and I hold a Master’s in IT Management. My goal is simple: keep systems secure, automate where it makes sense, and help organizations get the most out of the cloud.

Experience

1. Communications Systems Engineer

   United States Air Force

   Dec 2022 — Present

   Technical authority for multi-domain network integration, cloud security architecture, and mission-critical communications for Air Force Two executive airlift missions directly supporting the Vice President of the United States and senior government leadership. Responsible for end-to-end solution design, incident response, compliance governance, and technical training in a zero-failure operational environment-Cloud & Network Architecture: Designed and operated secure multi-domain voice and data networks integrating SATCOM, multi-orbit LEO satellite constellations, and DoD enterprise cloud resources — maintaining 100% uptime across high-stakes global missions-Edge-to-Cloud Solution Delivery: Architected and deployed edge computing solutions enabling continuous reach-back to DoD enterprise cloud infrastructure across bandwidth-constrained, contested geographies — reducing system downtime by 40%-Security & Compliance Governance: Enforced DoD/NIST/RMF frameworks and COMSEC protocols across all network operations; managed squadron-wide IT asset accountability (ITEC) with 100% audit readiness and zero compliance findings-Executive Stakeholder Communication: Delivered technical briefings and mission readiness assessments to VP-level and senior government leadership, translating complex systems architecture into clear operational outcomes for non-technical decision makers-Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Elevated to Instructor; developed and delivered structured training programs for 30+ operators on new wideband communications suites, increasing squadron mission-readiness by 30% and accelerating operator certification timelines-Reusable IP & Playbook Development: Authored repeatable operational playbooks, operator guides, and configuration standards adopted squadron-wide, enabling scalable, consistent mission delivery across distributed teams.

Education

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor's Degree, Information Technology

• Western Governors University

  Master's Degree, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

• Manhattan Bridges High School

  Advanced High School diploma, Engineering

  2013 — 2017