Nicholas Fowler
Newnan
Summary
Cloud Security Engineer with 10 years of experience in security and IT. Expertise in implementing and managing cloud security solutions. Committed to continuous learning and adaptation of emerging technologies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Cybersecurity Engineer - Cloud
MTSI
03.2023 - Current
- Responsible for the security of MTSI’s Azure Government, AWS Government, and GCC High Microsoft 365 tenants. All areas of cloud security, with extensive experience in Microsoft security offerings.
- Lead initiatives to ensure NIST 800-171 and CMMC compliance across cloud workloads.
- Collaborate closely with Cloud Architect, Cloud Administrators, and Development team to secure Azure workloads.
- Guide security leadership and IT leadership on optimal cloud security strategies.
- Specialist in Zero Trust framework
- Maintained documentation of security policies and incident response procedures.
- Coordinated with vendors to evaluate products related to cybersecurity solutions.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures related to information security management.
- Responded quickly to any alerts generated by the organization's cybersecurity systems.
- Conducted vulnerability scans and identified areas for improvement.
- Notable projects:
- Implemented Zero Trust security model within MTSI’s workflow
- Optimized administrator role accounts and IAM access to resources, implementing least privilege and JIT principles (PIM).
- Deployed Intune for enhanced security of desktop and mobile devices.
- Facilitated NIST 800-171 compliance implementation for Azure, M365, and AWS services.
- Developed and executed strategies for information protection within Purview.
- Established data loss prevention (DLP) to safeguard sensitive information.
- Conducted insider risk evaluations to detect and address threats.
- Collaborated with DevOps team to secure AKS Kubernetes clusters intended for government and contractor applications.
- Implemented CrowdStrike across all Azure resources and container image registries to enhance security.
- Non-Microsoft tools used: Tenable, Splunk, Fortigate, Artifactory, NeuVector, Okta.
Cloud Security Engineer
Palecek Consulting Group
10.2019 - 03.2023
- MSP with clients in multiple industries including DoD, healthcare, biotech and law
- SME for Azure, Azure AD, M365, Defender suite, Sentinel and Intune (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
- Build out and secure Azure, Azure AD, Intune and Microsoft 365 tenancies for all clients
- Plan and deploy almost all security services/features within Azure, M365 and Intune
- Compliance (CMMC/NIST), Conditional Access, PIM, Alerting and Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Filtering, MDM/Endpoint Protection, Application Control, Application Protection, DLP, Identity Protection, Information Protection, Email Security, SIEM, Zero Trust
- Implement Azure compute, storage, security and networking solutions
- Migrate on-premise servers into Azure to utilize Azure VMs to implement Azure Virtual Desktop for hosted applications such as Sage and Quickbooks, etc
- Deployment/Administration methods: Portal, PowerShell, JSON (ARM)
- AWS and GCP Administration
- Server and Network Administration: Windows Server 2008-2022 (Hyper-V, AD, DNS, DHCP, Azure AD Connect, Group Policy)
- Fortinet (Fortigate, FortiAP, Fortiswitch)
- Additional Security Services used: Huntress, Crowdstrike, Bitdefender, Nessus, Nmap/Zenmap.
Cloud Support Engineer
AbacusNext
03.2018 - 10.2019
- Provided support for thousands of clients in the legal and CPA industries
- Create, disable, and modify user accounts in Active Directory / Azure AD
- Manage Office 365 tenant accounts, Office 365 programs (Exchange, Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams)
- Troubleshoot client's network connectivity to access RDP and address performance issues
- Setup network printers and MFPs
- Install, update, and troubleshoot various client applications (Adobe, Quickbooks, Lacerte, LexusNexus, etc.)
- Manage client servers to ensure optimal performance for their company (Windows Sever 2012 & Server 2016)
- Top ticket closer in department.
Support Desk Technician
Chirotouch
12.2016 - 03.2018
- Provide IT support to a client base of 12,000 medical providers, utilizing IPS Practice Management Software (Chirotouch)
- Install and manage SQL Server 2012 & 2014
- Troubleshoot SQL database and networking issues (internal and client facing)
- Database transfers and restores
- Handle escalated calls/tickets from software support/chat team
- HIPAA compliance trained.
VoIP Technician
Phone.com
10.2015 - 12.2016
- Provide technical support to 30,000+ customers
- Set-up and troubleshoot customer accounts, IP desk phones, SIP softphones, and mobile apps
- Troubleshoot and provision various VOIP devices incl: Cisco, Yealink, Polycom, Panasonic, ATA devices, Bria/Zipper softphones
- Troubleshoot customer network devices (modems, firewalls, routers and switches).
Education
High School Diploma -
Breck School
Minneapolis, MN01.2009
Skills
- Microsoft Azure and AWS
- Cloud security and management
- Cloud architecture design
- Zero Trust architecture
- Identity and access management
- Mobile device security and management
- SIEM management (Sentinel and Splunk)
- Data protection
- Vulnerability management
- Network security
- Endpoint protection
- Encryption technologies
Certification
- Secret Clearance (Active)
- ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
- Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
- Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)
- Microsoft Security Administrator (MS-500)
- Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100)
- Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300)
Timeline
Principal Cybersecurity Engineer - Cloud
MTSI
03.2023 - Current
Cloud Security Engineer
Palecek Consulting Group
10.2019 - 03.2023
Cloud Support Engineer
AbacusNext
03.2018 - 10.2019
Support Desk Technician
Chirotouch
12.2016 - 03.2018
VoIP Technician
Phone.com
10.2015 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Breck School
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