Shawheen A

Security Engineer

San Diego, California, United States5 yrs experience
Most Likely To SwitchAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Expert in building resilient security architectures.
  • Proven track record in security automation and incident response.
  • Specializes in compliance frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity Expert specializing in Security Engineering and Cloud Security for regulated industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Security EngineeringCybersecurity

Other Skills

Security AssessmentsPenetration TestingvCISOArchitectureCybersecurity SolutionsConsultingAI SecurityTechnical Content MarketingIncident ResponseWorkload PrioritizationData StructuresCoding PracticesCode ReviewDistributed SystemsXML

About

I Help Companies Build Resilient Security Architectures That Scale Modern businesses face increasing cyber threats, compliance hurdles, and security complexity I specialize in Security Engineering, Cloud Security, Security Automation, Detection and Incident Response, helping technology leaders: ✅ Secure their cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) without compromising agility ✅ Detect and respond to advanced threats using security automation ✅ Achieve compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, CMMC) effortlessly with proven security frameworks ✅ Automate security processes to scale protection without adding overhead With years of hands-on experience securing highly regulated industries and fast-moving startups, I’ve designed security strategies that balance business velocity with strong defense. Whether you need a security architecture blueprint, automated detection pipelines, or incident response planning, I provide actionable solutions that reduce risk and empower your growth. Need security expertise without the overhead of a full-time team? Send me a DM and let's chat about how to optimize your security posture, automate defenses, and stay ahead of threats. Some of the resources I share include affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission (at no extra cost to you). I only recommend tools and training I personally trust.

Experience

General atomics

4 roles

Senior Security Engineer and Architect

Promoted

Oct 2025Present · 6 mos

Security Engineer - Detection & Response II

Mar 2024Oct 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

Security Engineer - Detection & Response

Promoted

Oct 2022Mar 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

Cybersecurity Analyst

Nov 2021Oct 2022 · 11 mos

Udemy

Cybersecurity Instructor

Jan 2023Dec 2023 · 11 mos

  • Authored and delivered advanced cybersecurity technical courses, educating thousands of students worldwide.

Freelance

Cybersecurity Consultant

Apr 2021Present · 5 yrs

  • Security Assessments and Penetration Testing
  • vCISO
  • Security Engineering and Architecture
  • Cybersecurity Solutions and Consulting
  • AI Security
  • Technical Content Marketing
Security AssessmentsPenetration TestingvCISOSecurity EngineeringArchitectureCybersecurity Solutions+4

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CTF Player

Nov 2020Dec 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Top 1% on TryHackMe.com

Education

San Diego State University

Bachelor of Science - BS

SANS Technology Institute

Aug 2023Present

Mandiant Academy

Feb 2024Present

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