ABOUT ME

Hi, I'm Michael Webb, Senior Cloud Engineer at Agile Defense, specializing in designing, deploying, and maintaining robust cloud infrastructures. Skilled in AWS and Azure environments, with a focus on security, automation, and scalable solutions. Demonstrated success in enhancing performance, streamlining processes, and ensuring compliance. Committed to driving technological advancement and supporting organizational goals through innovative cloud strategies.

I built this page using Javascript, HTML, CSS, Azure CosmosDB, and Azure Function as part of the Cloud Guru Azure Resume Challenge.

Certifications

CompTIA Cloud+

CompTIA Security+

AWS: Certified Cloud Practitioner

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Project+

CompTIA A+

Education

Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing

Western Governors University • 2021 - 2023

Associate in Cyber Security

Cochise College • 2018 - 2020

Work

Agile Defense

Senior Cloud Engineer • August 2024 - Present

  • Manages Azure Web App with SQL backend, supporting over 100,000 DoD users.
  • Streamlines multiple Azure subscriptions, optimizes networking, storage, and compute resources.
  • Facilitates code deployment utilizing DevOps best practices through CI/CD pipeline.
  • Ensures compliance with Azure Policy and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG).
  • Develops automation scripts in PowerShell, Logic App, JSON, and YAML.

    • Collins Aerospace

    Data Security Manager • December 2021 - August 2024

  • Led AWS security development environment deployment and configuration.
  • Configured and hardened VMware ESXi server infrastructure for over 60 classified computing environments.
  • Maintained Microsoft Access backend database containing crucial security data.
  • Managed Jira and Confluence boards to oversee tasks for government security compliance team.
  • Developed PowerShell scripts, automating routine tasks and enhancing productivity.

    • Jacobs Technology

    Product Test Engineer • November 2020 - November 2021

  • Conducted security and compliance assessments for networking products, ensuring adherence to DoD security standards and NIST-RMF frameworks.
  • Automated security hardening using STIGs and performed vulnerability scanning with Nessus (ACAS) to identify and remediate risks.
  • Analyzed network traffic and system performance using Wireshark and Nmap, optimizing configurations for security and reliability.
  • Managed logging and monitoring solutions, configuring syslog servers and NTP synchronization to enhance system observability and incident response.
  • Led technical discussions with vendors and government stakeholders, aligning security and compliance requirements for product approval.
  • Documented security findings and collaborated with approvers to assess system readiness for secure deployment.

    • Apex Systems

    Network Security Officer • May 2020 - November 2020

  • Managed security and compliance for a classified Army network, implementing STIGs and automated security scans (SCAP) to maintain system integrity.
  • Deployed, configured, and hardened workstations and networking equipment, ensuring secure and reliable system performance.
  • Provided technical support for over 100 users, troubleshooting issues and optimizing system configurations to improve uptime and efficiency.
  • Developed and maintained system documentation, including network diagrams, security plans, and user guides, to facilitate system understanding and compliance.