Raj Sureja — DevOps Engineer

I am a cybersecurity engineer who builds and secures software with scale, risk, and compliance in mind. My work sits at the intersection of cloud engineering, security automation, and regulatory alignment, helping organizations protect sensitive data while enabling teams to move faster and more confidently. I have experience designing and deploying secure cloud applications, improving the reliability of security analytics, and translating regulatory and risk requirements into practical engineering solutions. In consulting environments, I have worked closely with engineers, risk teams, and non-technical stakeholders to strengthen data protection, third-party risk posture, and security operations, all while minimizing unnecessary friction for builders. My background as a software engineer shapes how I approach security. I focus on building controls that integrate naturally into development workflows, leveraging automation, infrastructure-as-code, and secure CI/CD practices wherever possible. I have worked with SIEM and security tooling to improve signal quality, reduce operational noise, and support more effective detection and response. Earlier in my career, I worked at a fast-growing startup building backend systems for real-time order processing and enterprise API integrations. During that time, I also helped establish the company’s security bug bounty program, creating a structured channel for responsible vulnerability disclosure during rapid growth. That experience reinforced the importance of embedding security early, even in environments where speed is critical. I enjoy roles where I can act as a bridge between engineering and security, helping teams design solutions that are secure by default, auditable by design, and aligned with business and regulatory expectations. I continue to explore new technologies through hands-on learning, security challenges, and ongoing engagement with the security community. Open to connecting around cloud security, security engineering, risk and compliance, secure application delivery, and building security programs that scale with the business.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity Engineer with a focus on Cloud Security and Risk Management.

Location: Washington, DC, United States

Experience: 6 yrs