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Cybersecurity & Security Architect | Microsoft 365 Security | NIS2 & AI Governance Consultant
Bucharest, Romania
Only remote
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering & IT, Lucian Blaga University of SibiuAbout me
I help businesses strengthen cybersecurity, secure IT infrastructure and manage technology risks. My experience spans enterprise networks, banking infrastructure, Microsoft 365 security and compliance. I provide practical security architecture, advisory and governance consulting.
NIS 2ISO 27001IAMMicrosoft AzureCloud Computing SecurityData GovernanceIT Asset ManagementInternet Protocol Security (IP SEC)Network Access ControlFirewalls (Computer Science)Microsoft InTuneCisco FirewallsPalo Alto NetworksMicrosoft SentinelFortinet
Cybersecurity & Security Architecture
Cybersecurity and IT infrastructure consultant with experience in enterprise environments, retail, banking and financial services. I design, implement and assess security controls across networks, cloud services, identities and business-critical infrastructure, combining hands-on technical delivery with risk-based advisory.
Microsoft Security & Cloud
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Intune, Windows Autopilot, Microsoft Defender, Defender for Cloud, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender EASM and Microsoft Purview.
Experience implementing identity controls, endpoint security policies, privileged access, SaaS security integrations, sensitivity labels and Data Loss Prevention (DLP). Familiar with Microsoft Sentinel and cloud security posture management (CSPM), including security findings, configuration reviews and remediation planning.
Network & Infrastructure Security
Experience designing and delivering secure enterprise networks using Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks and Cisco technologies. Areas include firewall policies, VLAN segmentation, IPsec VPN, remote access, MPLS connectivity, network availability and infrastructure modernization.
Delivered infrastructure projects across multi-site enterprise environments, including headquarters, data centres, disaster recovery facilities, retail locations and industrial networks.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Cybersecurity risk assessments, security policies, audit readiness, access reviews and compliance gap analysis. Knowledge of NIS2, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, GDPR, NIST CSF and the EU AI Act.
Experience translating technical security findings into prioritized remediation actions and management recommendations, including third-party security risks and cloud security controls.
AI Governance & Security
Experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, enterprise AI access controls and SaaS security. Focus on AI usage governance, identity integration, data protection, risk assessment and responsible enterprise adoption.
IT Consulting & Project Delivery
Experience coordinating complex IT infrastructure and security projects, including technical architecture, vendor management, implementation planning, operational handover and stakeholder communication.
Available for B2B consulting engagements in cybersecurity, Microsoft Security, security architecture, infrastructure modernization and governance.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2025
Languages
EnglishFluentFrenchBasic knowledgeRomanianNative speaker
Project history
Sole in-house lead for IT, security, compliance and AI governance. Built the NIS2 / CyFun 2025 programme, hardened Microsoft 365 with Entra ID SSO, Conditional Access, MFA and Intune / Autopilot, ran CSPM on Defender across Azure and GitHub, implemented Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR, governed AI tools including Microsoft 365 Copilot and Claude, rolled out Purview sensitivity labels and DLP, secured Azure applications with RBAC and managed identities, and led third-party risk assessments for SaaS integrations.
Delivering SME security, compliance and AI governance assessments and Microsoft 365 security reviews, with remediation plans mapped to ISO/IEC 27001, NIS2, GDPR and the EU AI Act. Completed a greenfield Fortinet deployment (FortiGate 60F, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, FortiManager) and 6 digital maturity (DESI) audits for EU-funded project beneficiaries.
Led the networking team and coordinated on-site delivery for all infrastructure projects across the group, including modernisation of 130+ ALTEX locations. Designed and delivered the Credex Bank network end to end (MPLS L3, site-to-site VPN, AnyConnect). Built the firewall layer on Palo Alto and Cisco with 802.1X authentication. Migrated Brico Depot onto a new network with Palo Alto firewalls, BGP, MPLS L3, VPN and Cisco ISE. Set up a NOC on Zabbix, Grafana and Prometheus. Promoted to Director in April 2025 to own the smart-infrastructure and automation direction.