ProfileSenior Security DevOps Engineer with over 15 years of experience in complex, mission-critical IT environments, including several years in highly regulated industries such as telecommunications and financial services. Specialized in cloud and security solutions (Azure, Kubernetes, IAM), full-stack software development (Java, Python, Angular, React, Spring, SQL), and reliable operations of production systems. Additional expertise in enterprise architecture and business analysis (CBAP-certified), with strong knowledge of ITIL and agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe).
Devops and AutomatizationTerraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Python-Scripting, Monitoring (Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk), Release-Management, Linux (CentOS, Red Hat), Container-Orchstration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Software-Development and TestingOver 15 years in Java, Kotlin, Python, Spring Boot, SQL, Kafka, Angular, React. Leading test development and test management (HP Quality Center, IBM Rational Clearquest/ Clearcase for critical applications, test automation (Selenium, Katalon, Cucumber). Clients include Swisscom, IBM, Banque Générale du Luxembourg, Sybase).
Project and Team ManagementManagement of complex IT programs, agile project methodologies (Scrum, SAFe), stakeholder management, budget and risk tracking, team leadership, resource planning, and cross-functional project coordination (Confluence, SharePoint, JIRA)
Cloud & InfrastructureAzure (IAM, Entra ID, PIM/PAM, Azure Services), AWS, Hybrid- Cloud, Kubernetes, Docker, Hyper-Converged Infrastructure, Application Server, Databases
Security & ComplianceIdentity & Access Management (ForgeRock, PingIdentity, SAML/OIDC, OAuth2, SCIM), Certificate and Key Management (X.509, HashiCorp Vault, Keycloak), Governance (ITIL-Alignment, ISO 27001), Cloud & Infrastructure Security (Azure AD/ Entra ID, AWS IAM, Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible))
Agile MethodsDevSecOps, CI/CD (GitLab, Jenkins, SonarQube), Jira/Confluence, Agile Coaching
Earlier Work Experience- Accenture (Luxemburg)
- Test lead, planning and leading tests after BGL-BNP Fusion
- IBM (Irland)
- QA Lead for DB2 Releases, integration with Data Warehouse (IBM InfoSphere) and Smart Analytics Solutions (IBM Cognos)
- Commerzbank (Luxemburg)
- Java Development for Backoffice-Systems (fund oversight, Temenos T24, MifiD)
Work Experience08/2019 ? todaySenior Security Devops Engineer
Swisscom, Bern (Switzerland)
- Implementation and maintenance of highly critical IAM solutions for B2B clients (SSO, MFA, SAML/OIDC, Entra ID, PIM/PAM)
- Security administration of Linux systems (CentOS, Red Hat) in Docker and Kubernetes environments; migration from Docker Swarm to Kubernetes; infrastructure automation with Terraform
- Planning and execution of risk assessments, threat modeling, and compliance reports
- Development and management of B2B applications (Java, REST/SOAP, Angular) as well as CI/CD pipelines (Python, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab)
- Leading integration tests and UAT (Cucumber, Selenium, Katalon)
- Implement monitoring and observability strategies with Grafana, Prometheus, and Splunk, while integrating SAST tools like Snyk and SonarQube.
- Release management and project coordination according to Scrum and SAFe
- Mentoring and technical support of junior team members
02/2018 ? 08/2019Senior Software Developer
Cross Systems, Geneva (Switzerland)
- Migration and refactoring of critical Java cantonal tax applications to modern architectures (Spring, REST, RabbitMQ, DB, Docker Swarm)
- Integration of automated QA and test pipelines (Jenkins, Python, Groovy, Maven, Selenium, Mockito)
- Training teams on cloud technologies and agile testing methods
- Implementation of a DevOps operating model and CI/CD (GitLab)
- Integration of Spring Boot with Apache Kafka
- Architectural support for system upgrades and infrastructure modernization (Docker to Kubernetes, Jenkins to Gitlab CICD,
- Introduction of agile testing methods (TDD, BDD, Continuous Testing)
12/2012 ? 11/2017Senior Java Middleware Developer
Unilabs, Genf (Switzerland)
- Architecture and integration of clinical information systems using HL7 interfaces
- Coordination between business, medical, and infrastructure teams to ensure regulatory compliance
- Ensuring adherence to ITIL and security standards
- Leading development of healthcare data flows, migration from Oracle JCAPS to Mule ESB, and implementation of custom HL7 interfaces using Java and Groovy