Available for New Projects (Madrid, Spain)
Emiliano Garcia
Cybersecurity Engineer | Specialized in DevSecOps, Automation, & Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Overview
Hi! I'm a Cybersecurity Engineer specialized in automation. I have built hybrid IaC pipelines using Python and Terraform to eliminate configuration drift and have a proven track record of leading emergency response for massive-scale DDoS attacks exceeding 1+ Tbps.
Core Competencies
Python
Security Automation
CI/CD (Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions)
Edge Security & Content Delivery (Akamai & Cloudflare)
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
DDoS Mitigation
Threat Hunting
Trellix DLP
Cloud Security
SIEM Tools (Splunk & Wazuh)
Professional Journey
Cybersecurity Engineer
GM Financial
- ▹ Architected a hybrid IaC pipeline using Python and Terraform to automate the onboarding of Akamai CDN and CPS configurations, reducing application onboarding time from hours to minutes while eliminating 100% of manual configuration drift.
- ▹ Automated Akamai WAF signature updates from implementation to validation using Python and Azure DevOps (CI/CD), including integrations with the ServiceNow API to ensure full compliance with corporate change management policy.
- ▹ Automated Akamai third-party certificate renewals by developing Python tooling integrated with the Venafi, Akamai CPS, and ServiceNow APIs.
- ▹ Developed a configuration validation tool using Python and Azure DevOps that audits Akamai WAF/CDN configurations for drift.
- ▹ Executed emergency mitigation of one of the largest recorded DDoS attacks in Akamai's history (1+ Tbps) by deploying advanced TLS Fingerprinting techniques.
- ▹ Scaled an Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) solution across all active directory domains and Entra ID, encompassing over 30,000 devices.
- ▹ Engineered Trellix DLP classifications for Latin American regions using advanced Regex and keyword patterns.
Cybersecurity Analyst
InfoDefense
- ▹ Performed security monitoring and threat-hunting operations for multiple customers using Wazuh (SIEM) + ELK stack.
- ▹ Effectively triaged, remediated, and resolved security incidents across diverse environments.
- ▹ Developed Python and Bash scripts, along with Ansible playbooks, to automate tasks.
- ▹ Implemented a vulnerability management program by conducting vulnerability assessments using OpenVAS.
- ▹ Enhanced infrastructure security by deploying MFA across infrastructure for NIST SP 800-171 (CMMC) compliance.
- ▹ Secured networks and servers by developing hardened standards and procedures.
SOC Analyst
Mint-Technologies
- ▹ Leveraged AbuseIPDB, VirusTotal, and AlienVault OTX for threat hunting.
- ▹ Performed threat hunting for multiple customers using the AlienVault USM Appliance.
- ▹ Investigated and escalated security alerts about malware and phishing.
About
Location
Madrid, Spain
jobs@emilspace.com
Education
B.S. in Network Engineering and Security
02/2024 – 08/2024Western Governors University
A.A.S. in Information Systems Cybersecurity
08/2022 – 12/2023Collin College
Certifications
10 CredentialsAkamai Automation and DevOps
Verified
Akamai Web Application & API Protection
Verified
Akamai Web Performance Foundations
Verified
CompTIA Cloud+
Verified
GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
Verified
GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD)
Verified
Cisco CCNA
Verified
Certified Wireless Technician (CWT)
Verified
eJPT
Verified
GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT)
Verified