Hi, I’m James Siuda, CISSP
IT Security Engineer
Cloud Security Specialist
WGU Student
I’m an IT Security Engineer with over 7 years of experience in the IT industry, focusing on securing and optimizing cloud environments, particularly Azure and AWS. I specialize in implementing identity and access management (IAM) solutions, reducing operational risk, and enhancing organizational security posture. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices across IT and DevOps workflows.
I hold the CISSP certification and I am currently pursuing my B.S. in Cybersecurity from Western Governors University. My background spans DevSecOps, Entra ID, Microsoft 365 Security, and endpoint protection, making me versatile in both security strategy and hands-on technical work.
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Focused on threat detection, Microsoft 365 Security, and Azure security architecture. Partner with engineering teams to embed security controls into CI/CD pipelines and reduce organizational risk exposure.
Designed and automated deployments across Azure and AWS. Strengthened security posture by integrating IAM, monitoring, and compliance frameworks into DevOps practices.
Managed Microsoft 365, Azure, and VMware infrastructure with a focus on identity, endpoint, and access controls.
Administered Entra ID, enforced IAM policies, and supported large-scale federal operations for security compliance.
Provided IT support to 250,000+ U.S. Marine Corps users, ranked in top 5% for ticket resolution speed and accuracy.
Delivered IT consulting services for small and medium-sized businesses, covering networking, server administration, and security best practices.