Victor Santillan

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About Me

Cyber Security Architect

With over a decade of experience in cybersecurity, I specialize in designing and implementing robust security frameworks for enterprise environments. As a Security Architect at ASICS, I lead critical initiatives in identity protection, cloud security, and email defense systems.

Key Achievements:

  • Successfully deployed CrowdStrike's Identity Protection module across ASICS's global infrastructure
  • Implemented Mimecast Email Security, enhancing threat protection for corporate communications
  • Architected Zero Trust security frameworks, significantly improving organizational security posture
  • Led multiple cloud security initiatives, resulting in 40% reduction in security incidents

Location

Utrecht, The Netherlands

Education

BSc in Software Development

Experience

10+ Years

Specialization

Cloud & Network Security

Areas of Expertise

Identity & Access Management
Cloud Security Architecture
Email Security Solutions
Network Security
Zero Trust Implementation
Security Automation

Skills

Specialized technical skills focused on security, cloud technologies, and network infrastructure.

Security & Protection

Identity & Access Management 90%
Email Security (Mimecast) 85%
Endpoint Security (CrowdStrike) 90%

Cloud & Infrastructure

Azure Cloud Services 80%
Network Architecture 90%
Infrastructure Protection 85%

Technical Skills

Python 75%
Security Automation 70%
System Administration 85%

Methodologies & Frameworks

Zero Trust Architecture 85%
Incident Response 80%
Risk Assessment 75%

DevOps

CI/CD & GitOps Automation 85%
DevSecOps 80%
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) 80%

Resume

Professional experience focused on cyber security, cloud infrastructure, and network protection.

Summary

Victor Santillan

Innovative and detail-oriented Cyber Security Professional with 10+ years of experience in implementing and managing enterprise-wide security solutions, specializing in cloud security and identity protection.

Education

Bachelor in Software Development

Relevant Coursework
  • Network Security
  • System Architecture
  • Software Engineering
  • Information Security

Professional Experience

Cybersecurity Architect at Devoteam

2023 - Present

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

  • Lead the implementation and management of CrowdStrike Identity Protection module, enhancing organizational security through Zero Trust architecture
  • Spearhead the deployment of Mimecast Email Security, protecting corporate domains from advanced threats
  • Design and implement security frameworks to improve organizational resilience
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security solutions across the enterprise

Network Security Engineer at Kyndryl

2021 - 2022

Budapest, Hungary

  • Monitored and maintained critical IT infrastructure and security systems
  • Responded to and resolved security incidents and operational issues
  • Implemented and maintained security controls and monitoring solutions
  • Collaborated with global teams to ensure 24/7 security coverage

Network Engineer at Telecom

2015 - 2021

Buenos Aires, Argentina

  • Designed and implemented secure network architectures
  • Managed network security infrastructure and protocols
  • Developed and maintained network security policies
  • Led team projects for network upgrades and security improvements

Portfolio

Key implementations and solutions demonstrating expertise in security, cloud, and network infrastructure.

Mimecast Email Protection Implementation

Enterprise-wide deployment of cloud-based email security solution at ASICS.

Key Achievements:

  • Successfully migrated main corporate domains to Mimecast platform
  • Enhanced phishing protection and threat prevention
  • Implemented advanced email security policies
  • Improved email continuity and archiving solutions
Mimecast Email Security Cloud Protection

CrowdStrike Identity Protection

Implementation of Zero Trust architecture and enhanced identity protection.

Key Achievements:

  • Deployed CrowdStrike Identity Protection module
  • Implemented Zero Trust security framework
  • Enhanced Multi-Factor Authentication system
  • Improved account security protocols
CrowdStrike Zero Trust Identity Protection MFA

Automated On-Premise Lab with GitOps

End-to-end implementation of a CI/CD pipeline for managing a home lab infrastructure as code.

Key Achievements:

  • Established a single source of truth for all containerized services using a Git repository.
  • Built a zero-touch deployment workflow with GitHub Actions and a self-hosted runner on a Raspberry Pi.
  • Automated the entire lifecycle of Docker containers, including network configuration and updates.
  • Implemented a declarative model (GitOps) for all infrastructure changes, ensuring consistency and repeatability.
GitOps CI/CD GitHub Actions Docker IaC

Certifications

Professional certifications demonstrating expertise in cloud, security, and networking technologies.

Microsoft Azure

  • AZ-500 - Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
  • AZ-700 - Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions
  • AZ-900 - Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
  • SC-900 - Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
  • IA-900 - Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

CrowdStrike

  • CCFA - CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator
  • CCIS - CrowdStrike Certified Identity Specialist

Cisco

  • CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate

Contact Me

Feel free to reach out to me for any inquiries or collaboration opportunities.

Email

vsantillan.v2@gmail.com

LinkedIn

vsantillan89