Edward Hester
About Edward Hester
Edward Hester is a Cloud Security Engineer at ECS, specializing in cloud security solutions and risk assessments. He has extensive experience in security engineering, having previously worked at the U.S. Department of State and CygnaCom Solutions.
Current Role at ECS
Edward Hester serves as a Cloud Security Engineer at ECS, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on cloud security initiatives, leveraging his expertise to enhance security measures for cloud environments. He is involved in projects that aim to develop new intellectual property related to cloud security. His responsibilities include designing and implementing comprehensive provisioning and certificate lifecycle management solutions using Microsoft Certificate Authority and Entrust platforms.
Previous Experience at U.S. Department of State
Edward Hester worked as a Senior Security Engineer at the U.S. Department of State from 2007 to 2015. During his eight years in this role, he operated in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, where he contributed to national security efforts. His experience in this position involved managing sensitive security protocols and ensuring compliance with federal security standards.
Experience at CygnaCom Solutions
Prior to his current role, Edward Hester was employed as a Principal Security Engineer at CygnaCom Solutions from 2018 to 2020. In this capacity, he focused on security engineering tasks that required a TS/SCI clearance. His work involved developing security solutions and conducting assessments to protect sensitive information within cloud environments.
Education and Expertise in Cloud Computing
Edward Hester studied Cloud Computing at Western Governors University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2021 to 2022. His education provided him with a solid foundation in cloud technologies, which he applies in his current role as a Cloud Security Engineer. His expertise includes conducting security assessments for major cloud platforms, such as Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.
Security Assessment and Risk Management
In his professional capacity, Edward Hester conducts acquisition and vendor risk assessment due diligence. He bridges internal provisioning and technical solutions policy with security plans and Federal PKI for government entities. His role emphasizes the importance of security within the customer base, where he acts as an advocate for customer trust and security awareness.