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2726## About me
2827
29- Hi, I’m Matt— a DevSecOps Engineer focused on secure software delivery and cloud-native platforms.
28+ Hi, I’m Matt: a DevSecOps Engineer focused on secure software delivery and cloud-native platforms.
3029I specialize in ** Kubernetes** , ** containerization** , and ** platform engineering** across ** AWS** , ** Azure** , and ** GCP** . I’m big on ** Infrastructure as Code** , ** GitOps** , and automation with tools like ** Terraform** , ** Helm** , and ** GitHub Actions** , grounded in a strong ** Linux** foundation.
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32- Recent work includes architecting and shipping cloud-native solutions on regulated networks, building declarative delivery pipelines, and hardening multi-cluster environments.
31+ I’m also deeply interested in ** OT/ICS security** . In my home lab I tinker with ** PLC programming** and ** Modbus/TCP** traffic, and I study ICS defense patterns informed by ** SANS ICS 130** and ** ICS 515** . Lately I’ve been exploring how cloud-native practices—policy-as-code, GitOps, and telemetry—translate to industrial environments while respecting safety and reliability constraints.
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33+ Recent work includes architecting and shipping cloud-native solutions on regulated networks, building declarative delivery pipelines, and hardening multi-cluster environments. I enjoy bridging the gap between modern platform engineering and the unique realities of OT—especially where visibility, segmentation, and secure delivery meet.
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@@ -42,13 +43,13 @@ _Aug 2024 – Present_ • [penchecks.com](https://penchecks.com/)
4243- Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines to automate secure, auditable deployments and compliance checks.
4344- Collaborated closely with developers and security teams to integrate security controls early and streamline vulnerability remediation.
4445
45- ### Army National Guard (KY) — Cyber Warfare Technician (170A), Warrant Officer
46+ ### Army National Guard (KY) - Cyber Warfare Technician (170A), Warrant Officer
4647_ Jun 2020 – Present_ • [ nationalguard.com] ( https://nationalguard.com/ )
4748- SME and advisor on the employment of offensive/defensive cyber capabilities.
4849- Direct, plan, and assess cyberspace technical operations and readiness.
4950- Provide guidance across Army/Joint and interagency cyberspace efforts.
5051
51- ### Defense Unicorns — DevSecOps Engineer
52+ ### Defense Unicorns - DevSecOps Engineer
5253_ Aug 2024 – August 2025_ • [ defenseunicorns.com] ( https://defenseunicorns.com/ )
5354- Delivered GitOps-managed, cloud-native infrastructure via UDS platform.
5455- Templated ** Helm** charts for consistent K8s app deployments and policy.
@@ -58,34 +59,34 @@ _Aug 2024 – August 2025_ • [defenseunicorns.com](https://defenseunicorns.com
5859- Published integrations for the Airgap App Store; supported multi-cluster ops (k3d, Docker).
5960- Partnered with stakeholders to turn complex requirements into declarative, secure solutions.
6061
61- ### Coalfire — Cloud Engineer II
62+ ### Coalfire - Cloud Engineer II
6263_ Jul 2023 – Aug 2024_ • [ coalfire.com] ( https://coalfire.com/ )
6364- Transitioned FedRAMP/DoD environments to ** NIST 800-53 rev.5** .
6465- Architected IaC-driven cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) with automation.
6566- Authored reference architectures and executive-ready deliverables.
6667- Produced network diagrams and documentation aligned to best practices.
6768- Supported A&A phases and security program improvements.
6869
69- ### DHS CISA — IT Cybersecurity Specialist
70+ ### DHS CISA - IT Cybersecurity Specialist
7071_ Oct 2022 – Jul 2023_ • [ cisa.gov] ( https://www.cisa.gov/ )
7172- Contributed to solution definition, non-functional requirements, and architectural runway.
7273- Supported Continuous Exploration / Delivery pipeline activities.
7374- Participated in PI planning, demos, and Inspect & Adapt events.
7475- Provided oversight to foster built-in quality and technical agility.
7576
76- ### Coalfire — Cloud Engineer I
77+ ### Coalfire - Cloud Engineer I
7778_ Feb 2022 – Oct 2022_ • [ coalfire.com] ( https://coalfire.com/ )
7879- Designed and deployed secure architectures in AWS/Azure/GCP with ** IaC** .
7980- Implemented compliant servers, networks, and boundary protection.
8081- Drove testing and data reviews for effectiveness of security controls.
8182- Supported assessment & authorization processes and security documentation.
8283
83- ### Bechtel Corporation — Cybersecurity System Administrator
84+ ### Bechtel Corporation - Cybersecurity System Administrator
8485_ Nov 2021 – Feb 2022_ • [ bechtel.com] ( https://bechtel.com/ )
8586- Supported the BGCAPP Cybersecurity Program (ATO sustainment, continuous monitoring).
8687- Tracked processes, tested safeguards, and participated in incident response.
8788
88- ### Senture, LLC — Security Analyst
89+ ### Senture, LLC - Security Analyst
8990_ Nov 2019 – Oct 2021_ • [ senture.com] ( https://senture.com/ )
9091- Ran compliance & risk posture assessments (FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, SOC 2, PCI DSS).
9192- Built SIEM dashboards/automation; performed risk assessments and OA/ATO support.
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9697## Education
9798
98- ### University of the Cumberlands — B.A.S. Information Technology (Cybersecurity)
99+ ### University of the Cumberlands - B.A.S. Information Technology (Cybersecurity)
99100_ Apr 2022 – May 2023_
100101- ** GPA:** 4.0 • ** Honors:** Summa Cum Laude • President, UC Cyber Club
101102- ** Designation:** NSA/DHS ** CAE-CD** program
102103- ** Selected coursework:** Application Software, Programming, Networking, Server Admin, Web Design, Business Intelligence, Policy & Compliance (SOX/GLBA/HIPAA), DR/BCP, Secure Configurations
103104
104- ### Somerset Community College — A.A.S. Information Security
105+ ### Somerset Community College - A.A.S. Information Security
105106_ 2017 – 2019_
106107- ** GPA:** 3.88 • Phi Theta Kappa
107108- ** Selected coursework:** Hardware/Software, AD Services, Network Security & Perimeter Defense, Linux/UNIX Admin, Python/Programming, Database Design
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110111
111112## Volunteer & Community
112113
113- ### Pet Cancer Foundation — ** Governance, Risk & Compliance (Volunteer)**
114+ ### Pet Cancer Foundation - ** Governance, Risk & Compliance (Volunteer)**
114115_ June 2025 – Present_
115116- Established a lightweight ** GRC framework** mapped to ** NIST CSF** / ** CIS Controls**
116117- Authored foundational ** security policies** (access control, data classification, vendor risk, incident response, acceptable use).
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121122## Projects
122123
123- ### SoldierSave.com — Resources for military veterans
124+ ### SoldierSave.com - Resources for military veterans
124125- Antora-based static site hosted on GitLab Pages with CI/CD.
125126- Ongoing content curation; community suggestions welcome.
126127- [ Link] ( https://soldiersave.com/ )
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