Antonio Lopez

Antonio Lopez

cloud_security_architect

madrid 10y+ aws


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Cloud Security Architect with over 10 years of cybersecurity experience. Specializing in AWS Cloud Security and Kubernetes, I design scalable, secure-by-default multi-tenant architectures and automated DevSecOps pipelines that reduce risk without slowing down delivery.


skills

AWS Services 6y
Python 6y
CloudFormation 4y
System Design 3y
Architecture 3y
Kubernetes & Containers 3y
AWS EKS 3y
Terraform 2y
AWS CDK 2y

experience

Nexthink logo Nexthink

Cloud Security Engineer

  • Implemented resilient cloud security controls and best practices for production AWS and Kubernetes environments.
  • Hardened infrastructure by refactoring Terraform codebases for enhanced security, reliability, and automation.
  • Conducted vulnerability assessments and drove targeted cross-functional remediation efforts.
  • Streamlined incident response by refining SOC playbooks and coordinating containment plans.
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Cloud Architect — Cloud Security Team Lead

  • Directed Cloud Security strategies across IAM, network security, CI/CD pipelines, and compliance.
  • Pioneered shift-left DevSecOps adoption within engineering application workflows.
  • Automated security detections to accelerate incident response and operational capabilities.
  • Architected scalable logging, monitoring, and firewalling capabilities for AWS environments.
AWS Security ArchitectureDevSecOpsLeadership
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Cloud Security Engineer

  • Secured large-scale multi-account AWS organizations while ensuring strict PCI compliance.
  • Automated DevSecOps guardrails using AWS CDK, Lambda, Security Hub, GuardDuty, and external tools like Qualys.
  • Strengthened IAM governance, centralized SIEM log orchestration, and continuous CloudWatch alerting.
AWS Security HubGuardDutyAWS CDKIAM GovernancePCI Compliance
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Senior Security Consultant

  • Led AWS security architecture and implementation in Agile delivery environments.
  • Performed security assessments and drove vulnerability remediation plans.
  • Embedded security controls across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
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Security Engineer

  • Performed penetration testing for web and mobile applications.
  • Monitored and triaged security events using QRadar.
  • Implemented security controls for Azure cloud environments.
  • Supported GDPR compliance and data protection initiatives.
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Security Analyst

  • Delivered vulnerability analysis and technical guidance for the Spanish government CERT.
  • Developed expertise in malware analysis, detection, and mitigation tooling.
  • Provided security mentoring and consulting for public-sector initiatives.
  • Designed and tested Capture The Flag (CTF) exercises for security education.
  • Authored whitepapers, technical guides, and security blog content.
  • Presented at security events organized by INCIBE.
  • Led cyber exercises for public sector organizations and educational institutions.
  • Performed penetration testing and ethical hacking assessments.

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