Information Security Manager · Security Engineer

Hi, I'm Mike Read.

Marine Corps veteran and cybersecurity leader with 9+ years of experience securing cloud environments, reducing operational risk, and delivering resilient security architectures.

Professional Summary

I lead security initiatives that align cloud architecture, compliance, and incident response with business objectives. My work spans AWS security engineering, STIG/NIST/ISO-aligned governance, and cross-functional enablement for teams operating in high-trust environments.

Experience Highlights

Amazon Web Services · Solutions Architect Security Specialist

Dec 2024 – Jun 2025

  • Designed secure AWS architectures for mission-critical workloads and compliance-first operations.
  • Improved deployment efficiency by 20% through CI/CD security integration and automation.
  • Reduced high-severity vulnerability exposure via ACAS/AWS Config assessment programs.

SAIC · Principal Cloud Security Engineer

Dec 2023 – Dec 2024

  • Secured cloud systems supporting 1M+ users with 99.5% uptime and strong control coverage.
  • Led infrastructure hardening, patch discipline, and STIG-aligned remediation workflows.
  • Improved cost and operational resilience across cloud-hosted defense workloads.

United States Marine Corps · Satellite Network Engineer

Sep 2017 – May 2022

  • Led secure communications operations across U.S., Japan, and South Korea environments.
  • Managed high-value assets while improving security performance and team readiness.

Education & Certifications

Education: M.S. Information Security Engineering (SANS, in progress), M.S. Cybersecurity Technology, B.S. Cybersecurity and Networking.

Core Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, GCIH, GPEN, GCPN, GWAPT, GSEC, GSDA, CySA+, Security+, Network+, Linux+.

Connect

For roles and collaborations, connect through LinkedIn or review my GitHub work.

public.michaelread@gmail.com LinkedIn GitHub Repo