Joshua Kitchen

Cloud Consultant / Technical Analyst

Valorem Reply · May 2022 – December 2024

• Implemented Azure cloud security best practices including RBAC configuration, identity governance, and access control improvements.
• Conducted security audits and risk assessments to identify misconfigurations, reduce attack surface, and strengthen governance controls.
• Performed security monitoring and incident response using Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint, and Entra ID.
• Supported compliance initiatives aligned with PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR requirements.
• Collaborated with engineering teams to improve overall cloud security posture across Azure environments.

Associate Banker

JPMorgan Chase · July 2021 – May 2022

• Applied KYC and AML compliance procedures in accordance with FFIEC and FINRA guidance.
• Monitored transactions for fraud indicators and escalated suspicious activity for investigation.
• Developed strong risk awareness and control-focused decision-making skills applicable to cybersecurity and GRC roles.

Azure Cloud Resume Project

• Built and deployed a cloud-hosted resume site using Azure Storage and static website hosting.
• Developed a serverless backend API using Azure Functions (Python) to power a visitor counter.
• Integrated frontend and backend components using JavaScript and HTTP-based API communication.
• Applied cloud architecture principles including separation of concerns, scalability, and secure design patterns.

Cloud Security & Detection Lab

Tools: Tenable.io, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint, Azure VMs, KQL

• Performed vulnerability scans and prioritized remediation using CVSS scoring and risk-based analysis.
• Developed KQL queries in Microsoft Sentinel to detect anomalous sign-in activity and suspicious behavior.
• Investigated Defender for Endpoint alerts and mapped findings to MITRE ATT&CK techniques.
• Configured Azure virtual machines and network security groups to simulate attack and defense scenarios.