❄ Amit Khanna ❄ — DevOps Engineer
Dynamic and results-driven Cloud Security Leader with 22+ years of progressive experience spanning Identity and Access Management (IAM), securing workloads across public cloud platforms (Azure & AWS), virtualization & data centre transformation. Proven expertise in architecting and implementing scalable, secure, and compliant cloud environments with a strong focus on IAM, CIAM, and identity governance. Recognized for driving strategic security initiatives, contributing to practice development. Led enterprise cloud security engagements across multi-cloud platforms.Executed Go-To-Market (GTM) and technical enablement plans for Partners - enabling joint solution development, Marketplace listings, and technical readiness through workshops across security and identity services. Strong collaborator and stakeholder with hands-on expertise in Microsoft Identity solutions, Microsoft Defender suite, Microsoft Sentinel, and native cloud security controls. Also well-versed in third-party IGA solutions like SailPoint, CyberArk. Mentoring engineers, leading cross-functional security initiatives, and aligning cloud security solutions with business strategy. Competencies Cloud & Security Architecture: Azure, AWS, Hybrid, Zero Trust, Cloud-Native Security, DevSecOps Identity & Access Management (IAM & CIAM): Entra ID, Azure AD B2C, IEF, Entra External ID, OAuth, SAML, SCIM, Federation, Conditional Access, MFA, PIM, PAM Identity Governance & Administration (IGA): Entra ID Governance, SailPoint, CyberArk, Access Reviews, Entitlement management Threat Detection & Response: Microsoft Defender XDR, Sentinel, SIEM Governance & Compliance: CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, SOX, GDPR, Risk Assessments, Cloud Security Assessments IaC & Automation: Terraform, ARM, Bicep Pre-Sales & Solutioning: RFP/RFI/SOW, Architecture Reviews, Technical Workshops, Stakeholder Demos Partner & Stakeholder Engagement – Microsoft Partners, GTM Strategy, Technical Enablement Practice Development & Evangelism – Security Offerings, IP Creation, Proof of Concept (PoC), Webinars, Workshops, Blogs People Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Mentoring, Team Development, Strategic Alignment, DevOps, Infra, Data, and Compliance Teams Certifications AWS Certified Security - Speciality Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100) Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300) Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certified in Cyber Security (ISC2) ITIL V3 Foundation Certified
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud Security Architect with expertise in IAM and multi-cloud environments.
Location: Marsa, Malta
Experience: 10 yrs 11 mos
Career Highlights
- 22+ years in Cloud Security and IAM leadership.
- Expert in architecting secure cloud environments.
- Strong collaboration with Microsoft Partners for technical enablement.
Work Experience
KPMG, Microsoft Business Solutions Malta
Senior Security Architect (8 mos)
Security Architect (2 yrs 9 mos)
Microsoft
Cloud Solution Architect (2 yrs 7 mos)
Microland Limited
Sr. Principal Architect - Cloud Services (2 yrs 5 mos)
Principal Architect - Cloud Services (1 yr 5 mos)
Sr. Lead Architect - Cloud Services (1 yr 1 mo)
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) at Delhi University
bachelor at Indira Gandhi National Open University