Joseph Nkwetaketu
About Joseph Nkwetaketu
Joseph Nkwetaketu is an AWS Security Architect and Cloud Security Engineer with extensive experience in securing cloud environments. He has worked for notable companies such as Centric Consulting, McKinsey & Company, and Sika USA, focusing on security automation and best practices.
Work at Centric Consulting
Joseph Nkwetaketu has been employed at Centric Consulting since 2021, serving as an AWS Security Architect and Cloud Security Engineer. His role involves implementing secure design best practices and developing automated security solutions. He focuses on securing cloud environments and enhancing infrastructure security. Joseph works remotely from Maryland, United States, contributing to the company's efforts in cloud security.
Previous Experience at Sika USA
Before joining Centric Consulting, Joseph Nkwetaketu worked at Sika USA from 2012 to 2014 as a Linux System Administrator. During his tenure in Grandview, Missouri, he was responsible for securing CloudFront content using signed URLs. His role included ensuring secure coding practices through SAST, DAST, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) testing.
Experience at McKinsey & Company
Joseph Nkwetaketu served as an AWS Systems Administrator at McKinsey & Company from 2014 to 2017. He worked remotely from Chicago, Illinois, where he developed solutions to address misconfigurations and enhance monitoring and visibility in cloud environments. His contributions focused on improving infrastructure security.
Cloud Security Expertise
Joseph Nkwetaketu possesses extensive expertise in cloud security, particularly in automating cloud environments using Terraform and Ansible playbooks. He has strong knowledge of container technology security, specifically with Docker and Kubernetes. His skills include deploying and managing secure load balancers and conducting security assessments using tools like Prowler.
Security Automation and Best Practices
In his professional roles, Joseph Nkwetaketu has implemented secure design best practices and built paved roads for security automation. He has utilized Ansible and SSM for inventory patching and fleet management of instances, demonstrating his commitment to maintaining secure and efficient cloud environments.