Sujith Medasani
Denton,TX
Summary
Cloud and DevOps Engineer specializing in cloud security and DevSecOps. Expertise in implementing IAM policies, integrating security checks into CI/CD pipelines, and configuring AWS security services like CloudWatch and GuardDuty. Committed to building secure, scalable systems while enhancing overall cloud security posture.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cloud Security Engineer
Citi Bank
02.2025 - Current
- • Designed and implemented secure AWS cloud infrastructure, enforcing IAM policies, role-based access control, and least privilege principles • Integrated security checks into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins) to identify vulnerabilities early and ensure secure deployments • Automated cloud operations and security validations using Python scripts, improving efficiency and reducing manual errors • Configured and monitored AWS security services such as CloudWatch and GuardDuty to detect anomalies and potential threats in real time • Implemented Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) with built-in security controls to ensure consistent and compliant environments • Strengthened secrets management and data protection practices, securing credentials and sensitive information across applications • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify security risks, perform basic threat analysis, and enforce cloud security best practices
- Developed cloud security policies for data protection and compliance.
- Implemented security measures across cloud platforms to mitigate risks.
- Conducted security assessments to identify vulnerabilities in cloud services.
Student Assistant - Data Operations
University of North Texas
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed a real-time data processing workflow using Python and AWS Lambda to streamline data flow and improve coordination between systems.
- Utilized Excel and Tableau to analyze internal academic and administrative data, enhancing reporting and operational visibility.
- Troubleshot internal applications, SQL databases, and access controls, resolving issues to maintain smooth operations and ensure high system availability.
security analyst(Client: Vanguard)
Infor
07.2021 - 07.2023
- • Monitored systems and applications for potential security threats, analyzing logs and alerts to identify suspicious activities • Performed vulnerability assessments and supported remediation efforts to reduce security risks across applications and infrastructure • Assisted in implementing and managing access controls and user permissions, ensuring compliance with security policies • Worked with security tools and dashboards to detect, investigate, and respond to incidents in a timely manner • Conducted basic threat analysis and collaborated with teams to strengthen overall security posture • Supported data protection and encryption practices, ensuring sensitive information was handled securely • Documented security findings, incidents, and mitigation steps to maintain clear and actionable records • Partnered with DevOps and development teams to promote secure coding and deployment practices
- Monitored security systems and alerts for potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Analyzed security incidents to identify patterns and recommend improvements.
- Collaborated with teams to develop incident response plans and protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
University of North Texas
Denton, Tx12-2024
Skills
- AWS IAM and CloudTrail
- GuardDuty and EC2
- CloudWatch and Security Hub
- S3 and VPC
- RDS and Terraform
- Security groups and RBAC
- Networking and Subnets
- SIEM and incident response
- Threat modeling
- Dependency scanning and vulnerability scanning
- Secure pipelines and secrets management
- Docker and Kubernetes
- Container scanning and log analysis
- GitHub Actions and Jenkins
- Python, JavaScript, Nodejs, and Bash
- Shell scripting and REST API security
- Database security
Technical Skills
AWS IAM (roles, policies, least privilege), CloudTrail, CloudWatch, Security Hub, GuardDuty, AWS (EC2, S3, VPC, RDS), Terraform (Infrastructure as Code), Networking (subnets, security groups), GitHub Actions, Jenkins, secure pipelines, secrets management, dependency scanning, Docker (secure images), Kubernetes basics, RBAC, container scanning (Trivy), Log analysis, SIEM basics (Splunk/Panther), vulnerability scanning, incident response fundamentals, Python, JavaScript (Node.js), Bash/Shell scripting, REST API security, Postman, OWASP Top 10, SQL (data validation & queries)
Timeline
Cloud Security Engineer
Citi Bank
02.2025 - Current
Student Assistant - Data Operations
University of North Texas
05.2024 - 12.2024
security analyst(Client: Vanguard)
Infor
07.2021 - 07.2023
Master of Science - Computer Science
University of North Texas