Elliott Abraham
Loganville,GA
Summary
Experienced Senior Security Engineer with a proven track record in developing and implementing comprehensive security strategies, leading SOC 2 compliance initiatives, and building robust security programs. Demonstrated success in managing multiple successful SOC 2 Type 2 audits while driving security maturity across enterprise environments. Skilled in vulnerability management, incident response, and security architecture design with a focus on cloud security and DevSecOps integration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Security/Compliance Engineer
Neighborly Software
12.2021 - Current
- Led and successfully completed multiple SOC 2 Type 2 audits with zero high-risk findings, ensuring continuous compliance and security standards
- Architected and implemented a comprehensive security program that reduced security incidents by 90% and improved mean time to detect/respond.
- Designed and deployed a cloud security architecture across Azure environments, implementing security guardrails and automated compliance checks
- Established and managed a vulnerability management program that reduced the average time to remediation from 60 days to 30 days
- Implemented a DevSecOps approach, integrating security into CI/CD pipelines that reduced security defects in production.
- Developed and executed security awareness training for over 120 employees, resulting in an overall reduction in successful phishing attempts.
- Created and maintained security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with industry frameworks including NIST, OWASP.
- Conducted risk assessments and penetration tests to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities before they could be exploited.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Presented technical findings to stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project status and goals.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
Security Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure Architect - AWS
Codoxo
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Successfully migrated the company domain name from FraudScope to Codoxo during company restructuring.
- Planned and implemented over 300 controls helping the company achieve HITRUST Interim recertification.
- Implemented Mimecast which resulted in a reduction of SPAM by 90%.
- Setup redundant VPN services using OpenVPN and Zscaler allowing remote users to secure access to the corporate network and secure connections while on the corporate network.
- Implemented Okta SSO for corporate SaaS applications as well as for user federation.
- Developed custom AWS user policies enforcing the principle of least privilege.
- Maintained corporate firewall and perimeter security products on-prem and in the cloud.
- Updated aging Corporate Security Policies to comply with new requirements and compliance frameworks.
- Set up user accounts for all new hires, configured all Macbooks for new hires, and served as a point of escalation for all internal support issues.
Cloud Administrator
Adapture Technology Group
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Designed and deployed secure Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) for clients migrating workloads to the public cloud.
- Implemented comprehensive Disaster Recovery solutions for users of on-prem or hybrid cloud environments leveraging public cloud.
- Optimized AWS usage and spending by re-architecting environments to maximize the customer’s ROI via Reserved vs On-Demand instances.
App Dev/Security/Migration - AWS
Cloud Architect
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Contractor supporting Anthem AWS App Dev Team.
- Successfully helped deploy over 15 production applications into the cloud and assisted on many Non-prod Apps.
- Architected Cloud Application across Anthem pre-production and production environments.
- Created a secure, scalable DR architecture for Cloud application teams.
- Assisted with Cloud Security best practices for securing crypto keys, access tokens, and MFA, documented role switching with Secure Token Service.
- Production support of Cloud Applications - assist with troubleshooting and provide configuration support.
- Guided the internal customer all through the Cloud Application Intake.
Inventory Specialist
CentricsIT
02.2015 - 10.2018
- Custom-built laptops, servers, and desktops to customer specifications and per company-build procedures.
- Performed testing of Cisco routers, switches, and other network devices received as part of the asset disposition practice.
- Completed several extremely large-scale “lift and shift” operations in data centers and other sensitive customer locations.
Cloud Intern
Cloudfinity.io
01.2015 - 02.2015
- Performed packet analysis using tools like Wireshark and TCPDump while investigating Malware activity.
- Created virtual machines using VMWare and AWS for cloud customers.
- Cleaned viruses, malware, and trojans from client’s laptops and subsequently installed Endpoint Protection software.
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
Kennesaw State
Kennesaw, GA05-2025
Bachelor - Business Administration: Information Security and Assurance
Kennesaw State
Kennesaw, GA12.2021
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Shelton State
Tuscaloosa, Alabama05.2015
Skills
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Security Tools & Technologies:
- Vulnerability Management
- Cloud Security Azure
- Identity & Access Management (Microsoft Entra)
- Endpoint Protection (CrowdStrike)
- Enterprise Security (Cloudflare)
Compliance & Frameworks:
- SOC 2 Type 1 & Type 2
- NIST CSF & 800-53
- HITRUST
Technical Expertise:
- Security Architecture
- DevSecOps & CI/CD Security
- Threat Modeling
- Incident Response
- Cloud Security (Azure)
Certification
- AWS Certified Security Specialty
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Checkpoint IaaS Specialist Public Cloud Expert
- Checkpoint IaaS Specialist Public Cloud Administrator
- Azure Fundamentals
Timeline
Lead Security/Compliance Engineer
Neighborly Software
12.2021 - Current
Security Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure Architect - AWS
Codoxo
10.2020 - 12.2021
App Dev/Security/Migration - AWS
Cloud Architect
01.2020 - 10.2020
Cloud Administrator
Adapture Technology Group
10.2018 - 12.2020
Inventory Specialist
CentricsIT
02.2015 - 10.2018
Cloud Intern
Cloudfinity.io
01.2015 - 02.2015
Bachelor - Business Administration: Information Security and Assurance
Kennesaw State
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Shelton State
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
Kennesaw State
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