Stephan Gitz

About me

I am a skilled IT professional, deeply rooted in the evolution of digital landscapes. My expertise extends from Linux and enterprise networking to the forefront of container and cloud technologies, with a deep focus on Kubernetes.

As a dedicated educator in IT security and network infrastructure, I've inspired many towards excellence. My passion for continuous learning fuels my commitment to integrating DevOps practices, enhancing container orchestration, and deploying secure, scalable cloud solutions.

I thrive on solving complex challenges, aiming to leverage my extensive knowledge in IT security, containerization, and cloud architectures to fortify digital infrastructures against emerging threats. My commitment is to empower organizations in their digital transformation journey towards a cloud-native future, supporting the strategic adoption of technologies that ensure a seamless transition, enhanced security, and operational excellence.

Skydiving has equipped me with an exceptional ability to remain composed under pressure, an asset in the fast-paced world of IT security and cloud computing. Vipassana meditation complements this by enhancing my mental resilience and strategic focus. Together, they form the foundation of my professional ethos: to navigate technological challenges with steadfast calm and insight.

Facts

A journey through technology's evolution, crafting secure, efficient systems while enlightening the next tech vanguard. Bridging the gap between complex security principles and practical application. My mission: to build, secure, and educate in equal measure.

Years in IT Security

Years working with Linux

Years working with Kubernetes

Years working as a Cisco Instructor

Skills

Here's a peek into my IT toolkit. For a deeper dive into my full range of technical skills and professional achievements, be sure to explore my CV that you can download at the end of the resume.

Kubernetes 90%

Docker 90%

Linux 90%

Cisco 80%

Prometheus 80%

Ansible 80%

Terraform70%

Bash 80%

Python 80%

Grafana 80%

Services

I offer my services designed to build, optimize and secure your digital infrastructure. Whether it's enhancing cluster security, streamlining network configurations, or implementing robust cloud solutions, my expertise ensures your technology stack is efficient, secure, and ahead of the curve.

Cluster Hardening

Elevate your cluster's defense mechanisms by implementing stringent security measures, ensuring comprehensive protection against sophisticated cyber threats.

Node Hardening

Strengthen your Kubernetes nodes with comprehensive security audits and configurations, ensuring they're fortified against both external and internal threats, tailored to safeguard your infrastructure's backbone.

Container Hardening

Maximize your container security by ensuring your containers are fortified against attacks and inadvertent exposure of secrets

Zero Trust Networks

Designing and implementing Zero Trust networks in both public clouds and on-premise setups using Advanced Container Networking and Security Platforms like Cilium and Calico

Network Performance Monitoring

Monitor network traffic and performance to detect issues like congestion, unauthorized access, or network attacks, ensuring robust network security and efficiency.

Intrusion Detection and Prevention

Deploy intrusion detection and prevention systems to monitor and protect your cloud from malicious activities and vulnerabilities.

DevSecOps

Facilitate the integration of security into DevOps practices, enhancing collaboration and automating security checks to ensure continuous security improvement.

Multi-Cloud VPN Integration

Create a unified VPN solution that securely connects your resources across multiple cloud providers, enabling seamless inter-cloud communication and resource sharing.

Cluster Auditing

Comprehensive assessments of your Kubernetes clusters to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations, followed by actionable recommendations for securing your deployments.

Policy Enformement

Implement and manage policies within Kubernetes environments to enforce security standards and operational policies, ensuring consistent compliance.

Infrastructure as Code

Streamline cloud provisioning across AWS, Azure, and GCP with Terraform and Ansible, ensuring consistency and speed in infrastructure deployment.

Container Vulnerability Scanning

Enhance cluster security by automating the scanning of images for vulnerabilities before they are deployed, integrating this process into your CI/CD pipeline. This proactive approach helps in identifying and mitigating security issues early in the deployment cycle.