Darrell Douglas

Background

About Darrell Douglas

Skilled in securing dynamic cloud environments. Proven track record in integrating IAM solutions at scale (Okta, Microsoft Entra) and leading security automation initiatives that reduced incident response times by 35%. Skilled in Zero Trust architectures, SIEM (Splunk, SumoLogic), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible). Passionate about building resilient, secure systems and mentoring security teams. I excel at identifying and mitigating cyber threats, developing high-quality security protocols, and leading impactful projects. I continuously refine my skills through hands-on experimentation in my home lab, staying ahead of emerging threats and trends. Core Competencies: • Cloud Security & IAM: AWS Security (GuardDuty, CloudTrail, Config, IAM, KMS, EKS), Okta, Microsoft Entra • Security Tools & Automation: SumoLogic, Splunk, Wiz, Snyk, Nessus, CrowdStrike, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, ArgoCD • Cybersecurity & Compliance: Zero Trust, Threat Modeling, Incident Response, FedRAMP, SOC 2, ISO 27001, Risk Management • Programming & Automation: Python, Java, JavaScript, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD (Jenkins, Buildkite) • Leadership & Strategy: Security Automation Projects, Mentorship, Cross-Team Collaboration, Strategic Road mapping • Certifications: AWS Certified Security – Specialty | AWS Solutions Architect | CompTIA Security+| IBM Cybersecurity Analyst I get excited about opportunities where I can apply my expertise to develop strong security solutions, drive innovation, and contribute to the success of forward-thinking organizations. I also enjoy connecting with new people, you can reach me at douglastrade@yahoo.com