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Equasha Colley
Raleigh, NC, USA
Empowering Secure Cloud Transformations with Precision and Partnership
As a seasoned Cloud Security Architect and Air Force Veteran, I specialize in IT Advisory, fortifying infrastructures, and guiding secure AWS and Azure adoption My expertise encompasses enterprise cloud security, infrastructure hardening, automation, and IAM strategy, with a strong focus on compliance frameworks like NIST and HIPAA. I thrive in complex environments, delivering clarity and precision to healthcare, government, and enterprise sectors. Driven by a mission-focused approach, I partner with clients to eliminate risk and build scalable, secure foundations.
Work
Tech E ✨ | Equasha | Substack
https://techec.substack.com/You made it 🖤 Cloud Security Engineer & Founder of Tech E Consulting. I break down cloud, cybersecurity, & career navigation in a way that actually sticks. Veteran. Dog Mom. Professional Side-Quester. ✨. Click to read Tech E ✨, by Equasha, a Substack publication. Launched 21 days ago.
Experience
TEKSystems
Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Dec 2022 - Present
Other is a company.
Lumexa Imaging
Sr. Network Engineer
Jan 2022 - Mar 2023
Lumexa Imaging is one of the nation’s largest providers of outpatient medical imaging, with over 180 centers across 13 states. They focus on expanding access to high-quality and affordable diagnostic care.
Sandia National Laboratories
Network Engineer and ISSO
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Sandia National Laboratories is a premier DOE science and engineering lab focusing on national security and technology innovation, operating in areas including nuclear defense, biotechnology, energy, and cyber security.
General Dynamics Information Technology
Network Engineer
Jul 2019 - Jan 2021
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) provides technology and mission services to government, defense, and intelligence agencies, focusing on digital modernization, AI, cloud, and cybersecurity.
United States Air Force
Systems Control Technician
Aug 2016 - Aug 2019
The U.S. Air Force is the aerial warfare branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, focusing on defending national security through air and space operations.
United States Air Force
Network Infrastructure Technician
May 2013 - Aug 2016
United States Air Force
Student
Aug 2012 - May 2013
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