Resume

Damien Babin

DevOps Engineer | Security+ | Active DoD Secret Clearance

Louisville, Kentucky damienbabin2@gmail.com +1 (601) 473-6860 LinkedIn

DevSecOps Engineer with 4+ years of leadership experience in cloud infrastructure, automation, and secure software delivery. Azure-certified and CompTIA Security+ certified professional with an active DoD Secret Clearance and a record of implementing CI/CD pipelines, containerization, infrastructure as code, and security best practices. Skilled at integrating monitoring and security tools, reducing deployment cycles, and supporting DoD-aligned standards.

  • Azure
  • Terraform
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • GitHub Actions
  • Entra ID
  • Security+

Work Experience

DevOps Engineer

Contractor | Louisville, KY | Jun 2024 - Present

  • Supported a cloud migration for a local small business, including migration from a third-party email provider to Microsoft 365.
  • Configured infrastructure as code for Azure Entra roles and groups to improve maintainability and repeatability.
  • Set up a local gateway and switch for remote network management.
  • Designed and implemented cloud-native solutions using Azure services.
  • Collaborated on Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform.
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines for automated application deployment.
  • Supported application performance, scalability, cloud cost management, server maintenance, and network troubleshooting.
  • Implemented containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes.

United States Marine Corps

Anti-Tank Missileman | Camp Lejeune, NC | Jun 2020 - Jun 2024

  • Led, trained, and mentored a 24-person infantry squad, ensuring combat readiness and mission success.
  • Planned and executed complex operations requiring coordination, risk assessment, and real-time decision-making.
  • Managed accountability and maintenance of millions of dollars in mission-critical equipment and assets.
  • Developed and delivered training programs that improved readiness, operational performance, and technical proficiency.
  • Maintained secure communications systems and ensured operational continuity in dynamic environments.
  • Held billets including Fire Team Leader, Platoon Sergeant, Training NCO, Combat Marksmanship Coach, Radio Operator, HMMWV/JLTV Driver, and Combat Lifesaver.

Certifications and Education

Security and Clearance

DoD 8570 IAT Level II aligned

Microsoft Certifications

Azure cloud administration

Marine Corps PME

Leadership and technical training

  • Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Instructor (MCMP-I)
  • Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP)
  • Non-Commissioned Officer Advanced Course
  • Marine Corps Firearms Instructor Course

Skills

Cloud and Infrastructure

Azure IaaS/PaaS, Microsoft Entra ID, AWS, Terraform, ARM templates, RBAC, IAM, and Office 365 administration.

Delivery and Automation

GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Azure Pipelines, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, GitLab, C#, Python, Bash, and PowerShell.

Security and Operations

Security compliance, risk management, vulnerability management, DNS, TCP/IP, switching and routing fundamentals, VPN connectivity, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, incident response, and troubleshooting.

Projects

Personal Portfolio Website

  • Designed and deployed a portfolio website using GitHub Pages and Jekyll to showcase DevSecOps and cloud engineering experience.
  • Built an automated CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions to trigger deployments on commit.
  • Structured the site to highlight cloud infrastructure, automation projects, certifications, and future case studies.

Azure Entra ID Automation

  • Developed Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code to automate Azure Entra ID role and group management.
  • Replaced manual identity configuration processes with reusable modules for consistent, repeatable deployments.
  • Reduced configuration drift and strengthened governance through standardized RBAC patterns.