Ryan Ivers
Round Rock
Summary
Senior Security Engineer with experience securing large-scale AI, HPC, and cloud infrastructure in high-availability production environments. Proven builder of scalable security programs with a strong focus on automation-first security engineering, vulnerability management, detection & response, and compliance (SOX, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53). Expert in using Python and data pipelines to eliminate manual security operations, deliver real-time executive visibility, and harden complex enterprise platforms. Trusted partner to engineering and infrastructure teams, known for translating security requirements into resilient, automated systems that support rapid innovation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Security Engineer
Core Scientific
02.2025 - Current
- Senior security engineer helping lead large-scale AI and HPC data center environments, supporting advanced compute workloads across hybrid cloud and on-prem infrastructure.
- Architect and implement security automation using Python, streamlining alerting, detection, vulnerability management, data pipeline, and response workflows across the organization.
- Designed and built a fully automated vulnerability management program, integrating asset discovery, risk scoring, remediation tracking, and executive reporting.
- Developed Databricks pipelines and jobs to generate real-time CISO dashboards, Compliance Dashboards delivering continuous visibility into security posture, risk trends, and compliance metrics.
- Own and operate core security platforms including EDR, email security, and application security, improving detection coverage and incident response effectiveness.
- Automated SOX User Access Review (UAR) processes end-to-end using Databricks, eliminating manual workflows and significantly reducing audit effort and risk.
- Partner with engineering, infrastructure, and compliance teams to embed security controls into cloud platforms, AI pipelines, and HPC operations.
- Mentor and train junior security engineers in automation, cloud security, detection engineering, and secure development practices.
SecOps Engineer
Medallia
05.2024 - Current
- Implement and manage a continuous monitoring program to maintain FedRAMP compliance.
- Design, build, and maintain secure containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Implement security best practices in container building, image scanning, and runtime protection.
- Automated reports, lookup files, and software inventory utilizing bash scripts and Splunk correlations.
- Conduct routine scans, audits, and penetration testing to evaluate system vulnerabilities.
- Configure and tune Splunk searches for real-time monitoring and threat detection.
CyberSecurity Analyst
Riot Platform’s Inc
08.2022 - Current
- Built a full cybersecurity program around the NIST 800-53 control family to maintain SOX Compliance and obtain Cybersecurity Insurance.
- Implemented all security tools ranging from Network Security, EDR, email security, PAM, and Cloud Security in AWS and Azure.
- Performed monitoring and threat analysis for a data center of over 100,000 bitcoin miners.
- Owner of the Security Awareness Training for Riot Platform’s and subsidiaries meeting 100% compliance.
- Lead Engineer for PAM tool, managing over 4000 accounts from various platforms such as Windows, Linux, Databases, Cloud/Web Apps, and Network Gear.
- Managed the code repository and CI/CD pipeline ensuring secure code deployments.
- Built and automated a custom SIEM using the Elastic stack with FIM, Data Visualization, and Data optimization saving the company over 200k dollars a year.
- Wrote detailed custom Incident Response Plans and Playbooks tailored to Riot’s infrastructure.
SecOps Engineer
Rosalind Bio
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Implemented a full cybersecurity program from the ground up in order to pass and maintain FedRamp Compliance.
- Conducted Authenticated weekly scans using Qualys for Web Applications, Virtual Machines, Containers and all assets in our cloud inventory to detect vulnerabilities before they could be exploited.
- Implemented a FedRamp compliant ticketing system using GitHub Enterprise.
- Built a custom SIEM using ElasticSearch, Log Stach, and Kibana. Automated all alerting, XDR, and FIM.
- Developed weekly reports on all Scanning, Vulnerabilities, Patching, User Access, Onboarding, and Offboarding.
Education
Software Engineering -
Coding Dojo
03.2021
Emergency Medicine Paramedic - undefined
NCTI
11.2019
Skills
- Languages: Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, TypeScript, HTMX
- Frameworks/Libraries: Django, Express, React, Angular, Flask, Bootstrap, JQuery, D3
- Databaeses/Tools: SQL, Docker, PostMan, Databricks, Kubernetes, Jira, Confluence, Okta
- Version Control/Cloud: AWS, GCP, Azure, GitLab, GitHub
- Cybersecurity Tools: Qualys, Wazuh, Proofpoint, Mimecast, CrowdStrike Falcon, ZScaler, LastPass, CyberArk, Burp Suite, Microsoft Suite, VMware, Kali, Wireshark, Tenable, SocRadar
Timeline
Sr. Security Engineer
Core Scientific
02.2025 - Current
SecOps Engineer
Medallia
05.2024 - Current
CyberSecurity Analyst
Riot Platform’s Inc
08.2022 - Current
SecOps Engineer
Rosalind Bio
07.2021 - 07.2022
Emergency Medicine Paramedic - undefined
NCTI
Software Engineering -
Coding Dojo