
Sean Woleslagle is a Cloud Security Engineer who builds simple, scalable, and effective security systems that protect what matters most - data, systems, and the people who rely on them.Sean has helped organizations strengthen their security posture through practical engineering, clear communication, and a strong foundation of trusted standards and best practices. Today, he supports a federal government agency as a contractor, securing critical systems and ensuring leaders understand risks and solutions in straightforward terms so they can make confident decisions.Sean is a subject matter expert in AWS, Microsoft 365, and Azure, and he excels at designing and hardening cloud environments using identity, networking, logging, and automation. His work focuses on building resilient security foundations where detection and compliance are natural outcomes of solid architecture, not afterthoughts.As a Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), Sean combines deep technical skill with real-world experience. He approaches security like a skilled builder: strong foundations, smart planning, and no shortcuts.If you need a cloud security professional who can deliver practical, reliable protection with clarity and integrity, Sean is ready to help.
Regularly works with:
Tenable CNAPP, Nessus, Splunk, Microsoft Defender for Cloud/Office 365/Endpoint, Azure Defender, AWS Security Hub, AWS GuardDuty, Microsoft Entra ID, VirusTotal, Zscaler, Jira, Confluence, Trello
Comfortable working with:
Azure Sentinel, Corelight (Zeek), Proofpoint, Cloudflare, Tanium, WordPress, Snyk, Okta, CyberArk (PAM), BeyondTrust, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Metasploit, Nmap, Airtable, Oomnitza
Cloud Security Engineering:
AWS, Azure, Intune, and Microsoft 365 security architecture
Vulnerability Management:
Triage, root cause analysis, and remediation
Detection & Response:
SIEM, threat hunting, incident response
Zero Trust & PAM:
Secure access design and implementation
Frameworks & Standards:
NIST SP 800 series, NIST CSF, NIST RMF, CIS Critical Security Controls, ISO-27001, MITRE ATT&CK, COBIT, PCI DSS, HIPAA
Soft Skills:
Leader, clear communicator, team player, strong work ethic