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Andrew DeFever

@andrew_defever

AWS Cloud Security and Infrastructure Specialist

United States
English
About me
I specialize in AWS cloud security, infrastructure, and security posture analysis. I hold CompTIA Security+, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, and AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certifications. I built and operate a serverless AWS security assessment platform focused on bounded, read-only posture checks. My goal is simple: identify practical risks, explain why they matter, and provide clear, actionable remediation guidance without asking for AWS passwords, access keys, or secret keys.... Read more

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Cloud Network & Security
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Work experience

Zayo_Group

Zayo Group

Full-time • 3 yrs 3 mos

Lead IP/Ethernet NCC Technician

Apr 2016 - Feb 2018 • 1 yr 10 mos

Led technical support for IP/Ethernet services across multiple network platforms. Implemented firewall policies and DDoS mitigations using RADware DefenseFlow and DefensePro, performed escalation analysis and configuration validation, and coordinated incident resolution across TAC, engineering, vendors, and customers. Also reviewed peer work, coached technicians, and helped improve operational response quality.

Tier I IP/Ethernet NCC Technician

Nov 2014 - Apr 2016 • 1 yr 5 mos

Troubleshot IP, IP VPN, VPLS, E-Line, DIA, and PDN services in an SLA-driven network operations environment. Performed throughput validation, monitored services using NetCool, Cacti, and SNMP, updated BGP import policies and DNS records, executed customer-requested configuration changes, and maintained clear customer communication throughout incidents.