Ejikeme Udechukwu
Raleigh
Summary
Cloud engineer specializing in SOC 2 compliance and risk assessment strategies at UBS. Implemented security controls and automated compliance processes, enhancing audit readiness and minimizing manual efforts. Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional projects and effective communication with stakeholders, resulting in significant improvements to organizational security posture.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cloud Engineer (Security, Compliance & Governance)
UBS
Raleigh
07.2024 - Current
- Implemented and maintained internal security controls for cloud platforms, ensuring compliance with SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53/FedRAMP, and CIS standards.
- Collaborated with DevSecOps and security operations teams to automate compliance assessments, significantly reducing manual audit efforts.
- Partnered with product and engineering teams to establish secure configuration baselines across cloud environments.
- Updated governance and management stakeholders on compliance posture, identified risks, and tracked remediation progress for informed decision-making.
- Created and updated internal security and compliance documentation, including control descriptions, procedures, and audit evidence artifacts for audit readiness.
Public Cloud Engineer
Credit Suisse
Raleigh
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Implemented cloud governance guardrails to ensure SOC 2, ISO 27001, and internal risk management compliance.
- Supported enterprise cloud security initiatives in regulated environments, focusing on access controls and governance.
- Collaborated with risk compliance and security teams to consistently enforce security controls across all environments.
- Participated in internal audits of key controls, documenting findings and recommending remediation for leadership review.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science & Quantitative Methods
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Geological & Earth Sciences
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka, NG09-2012
Skills
- SOC 2 compliance
- ISO 27001 certification
- NIST 800-53 framework
- FedRAMP authorization
- PCI-DSS standards
- HIPAA regulations
- Risk assessment strategies
- Cloud governance
- Audit readiness preparation
- Compliance automation tools
- Zero-trust architecture principles
- Cloud-native security practices
- Monitoring tools proficiency
- Policy-as-code implementation
- Identity and access management
Websites
Certification
- SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals, In Progress
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
- Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
- Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
Remote
Open to Remote (US)
Compliance Framework Experience
- SOC 2
- ISO/IEC 27001
- NIST 800-53
- FedRAMP
- PCI-DSS
- HIPAA
- CIS Controls
- Zero Trust Architecture
Personal Information
- Specialization: SaaS, Cloud Security & GRC
- Title: Security & Compliance Analyst
Timeline
Cloud Engineer (Security, Compliance & Governance)
UBS
07.2024 - Current
Public Cloud Engineer
Credit Suisse
07.2021 - 07.2024
Master of Science - Computer Science & Quantitative Methods
Austin Peay State University
Bachelor of Science - Geological & Earth Sciences
Nnamdi Azikiwe University