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Conor Quinlan

Security Engineer @ Cyera

Boulder, CO

about me

Background

I'm a Security Engineer with extensive experience in cloud environments, application security, and infrastructure hardening. My journey in technology began with a fascination for how systems work and how they can be protected against threats.

Philosophy

I believe security should be a foundational aspect of any system, not an afterthought. My approach integrates security considerations throughout the development lifecycle, creating resilient systems that are secure by design.

Expertise

  • Cloud Security: Specializing in AWS security architecture, IAM policies, and security automation
  • DevSecOps: Implementing security guardrails and automated testing in CI/CD pipelines
  • Infrastructure as Code: Building secure, repeatable infrastructure with Terraform and Ansible
  • Container Security: Hardening Docker containers and Kubernetes deployments
  • Security Monitoring: Designing comprehensive monitoring solutions with advanced alerting

Continuous Learning

The security landscape is constantly evolving, and I'm committed to staying at the forefront of emerging threats and defense mechanisms. I regularly participate in security conferences, contribute to open-source projects, and pursue advanced certifications.

Beyond Work

Outside of my professional work, I enjoy hiking, photography, and exploring new technologies. I'm also passionate about mentoring aspiring security professionals and contributing to the security community.