Mauricio Arrechea: From Learning to Success in Cloud Security

In this series, we shine the spotlight on the experts at Devoteam G Cloud who are always at the forefront of progress in the exciting and ever-changing world of Google Cloud. In this article, we introduce you to Mauricio Arrechea, a Cloud Security Pre-sales at Devoteam G Cloud in Spain. He will share his insights and experiences in the thrilling field of cloud security.

Mauricio Arrechea, Cloud Security Pre-sales at Devoteam G Cloud

With an unwavering passion for cloud security, Mauricio stands out as an experienced Cloud Security Presales. He is dedicated to helping customers understand how they can improve their Google Cloud security, either by using specific tools from the Google Cloud Security suite or by implementing custom solutions to address security needs. His day-to-day is divided between client meetings, where he analyses security challenges and proposes effective solutions to Devoteam’s clients. Additionally, he is dedicated to ongoing projects, deploying tools, delivering trainings and conducting comprehensive security testing.

An unpredictable journey to success

Mauricio did not follow a conventional path to his current position. After studying history and working in the maritime industry, he found his passion in data engineering and, subsequently, cloud security. With unwavering determination and dedication, he has established himself as an expert in cloud security in Devoteam G Cloud Spain, where he has led several projects.

Dynamic challenges and daily excitement

For Mauricio, the best part of his work is the dynamic nature of it. Each day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth. From client meetings to ongoing projects, his work is anything but monotonous. Moreover, valuable interactions with clients and experienced professionals have allowed him to rapidly grow and learn by leaps and bounds.

Leading projects and collaborating with teams

Among the real projects Mauricio has worked on, his participation in the implementation of Cloud DLP at a leading company in the food sector stands out. This project required close collaboration with the client’s internal teams and a deep knowledge of the environment to define the right strategy and ensure a successful implementation. In addition, Mauricio has conducted security audits in Google Cloud environments, participated in re-architectures to improve security and provided specialized support to help clients strengthen their security posture.

On a day-to-day basis, he performs a variety of activities, including:

• Chronicle SIEM implementations.
• Development of forwarders in Linux environments.
• Ingesting security sources through forwarders, APIs and feeds using Python and JavaScript.
• Creation of use cases and rules using Yara-L.
• Development of dashboards using Looker.
• Creation and modification of parsers using Logstash.

In addition, he has experience in:

• Chronicle SOAR implementations.
• Creation of playbooks.
• Integration with other sources through APIs.
• Development of dashboards.

In the Google Cloud area, his knowledge and skills include:

• Cloud Armor (WAF) deployments.
• Cloud DLP deployments.
• Use of Security Command Center for demos, automated alerts and usage analysis.
• Conducting security training (T-GCPSEC).
• Applying security best practices in IAM, storage, virtual machines, Kubernetes, networking and firewalls.

With his solid experience and expertise in security and Google Cloud technologies, he stands out as a leader and valuable contributor in implementing and strengthening security in various projects.

Collaboration is an essential part of Mauricio’s job. He works closely with the infrastructure, data and workspace departments within Devoteam G Cloud to ensure end-to-end security across all aspects of the platform. In addition, he collaborates closely with the sales team, working together to address diverse opportunities and deliver customized solutions to customers.

Mauricio’s success lies in his ability to efficiently manage his time and prioritize tasks. Time management is critical in his position, as he must balance meetings, planning, individual work, and following up on multiple opportunities and client needs. Through solid planning and effective time management, Mauricio is able to move tasks forward and meet deadlines.

The road to specialization: Navigating Google Cloud Certifications

Currently, Mauri, as he is called by the colleagues at Devoteam G Cloud, has several certifications such as ACE, Cloud Architect, Cloud Security Engineer, Digital Leader and has just been certified as an Authorized Trainer. His goal is to add 2 ⁄ 3 more certifications before the end of this 2023.

The next challenges will be: obtaining Cloud Network Engineer, Cloud DevOps Engineer and Terraform Associate certifications.

Tip of the day

In other words, Mauricio embodies the spirit and passion of our cloud security experts. His experience, knowledge and skills enable him to deliver effective solutions to our customers and help them achieve maximum cloud security. At Devoteam G Cloud, we are proud to have young, ambitious and welcoming people like Mauri driving Google Cloud security excellence at Devoteam.