// about me

Nisha P. McDonnell

Cloud Engineer · US-Based · Remote

Background

I'm a Cloud Engineer supporting cloud infrastructure in regulated environments, with a background that spans network engineering, cloud security, GRC, and infrastructure automation. I'm multi-cloud certified in both AWS and Azure and bring hands-on experience deploying and securing cloud landing zones at enterprise scale.

My background spans cloud security engineering, GRC, and information assurance -- managing RMF ATO packages, conducting STIG and ACAS validation, and deploying cloud landing zones for large-scale environments.

Community

I mentor aspiring security professionals through the WiCyS Professional Mentorship Program, with a focus on helping mentees navigate cloud and security career paths.

I moderate the Black Tech Network Texas Facebook group and am active in the GRC Engineering Club, where I've led live builder sessions on topics like Compliance-as-Code pipelines.

I also run Anvil Consulting LLC and share technical content through my blog at notesbynisha.com and across cybersecurity community groups.

Certifications

CISSP
GIAC GDSA
AWS Solutions Architect Associate
Azure Administrator Associate
Azure Network Engineer Associate
CCNA
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA CySA+
CEH
eJPT

Currently

Role
Cloud Engineer · AWS · Azure
Focus
OpenTofu, Python/boto3, GitHub Actions
Studying
AWS DevOps Engineer Professional
Building
AWS Security Hardening Checklist
Mentoring
WiCyS Professional Mentorship Program
Location
US-Based · Remote
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