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Monali V.

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$25 USD per hour

With over 10+ years of experience in e-commerce, specializing in Magento, WordPress, Shopify, PHP, React, React Native, and Node.js, I offer comprehensive expertise in developing and troubleshooting e-commerce solutions. Also I have Experience in designing, building, and delivering enterprise-grade solutions across cloud, backend, and DevOps domains. Proven expertise in Amazon Connect platform design and delivery, including IVR design, intelligent call routing, CRM integrations, and AWS Contact Lens analytics. Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda, EventBridge, CloudWatch, DynamoDB, IAM, and Secrets Manager. Strong background in microservices, event-driven architecture, container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS EKS), and CI/CD delivery. Top Skills | E-Commerce Services Highlights:: 1. Custom Web Design( UI/UX – Figma, Photoshop, Adobe XD) 2. Platform Expertise (Magento, Shopify, WordPress) 3. Responsive Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) 4. Front-end Frameworks - React, Angular, Vue.js 5. Performance Optimization 6. Backend Scalability (Node.js, Express.js, MySQL, MongoDB) 7. API Integration - RESTful APIs 8. Version Control (Git) 9. Testing and Debugging 10. Cross-Functional Collaboration 11. Data Management 12. Business Leadership 13. Continuous Improvement 14. Networking and Collaboration 15. Challenging Projects ******* Interests******* 1. Exploring new web development tech and frameworks. 2. Participating in hackathons and coding challenges. 3. Contributing to open-source projects and developer communities. 4. Experimenting with creative web design techniques. 5. Actively seeking challenging projects for innovative solutions.

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Pinnacle Digital Services

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Wollert, Australia

$20 USD per hour

Hi, I’m Jaffer – welcome to Pinnacle Digital Services! At Pinnacle Digital Services, we specialize in crafting high-quality mobile apps, websites, and desktop applications tailored to your unique needs. Our mission is simple: to deliver innovative, results-driven solutions that go beyond expectations. By combining deep technical expertise with a client-centric approach, we ensure every project is aligned with your vision and business goals. Why Choose Pinnacle Digital Services? We’re committed to excellence in every detail. From our first conversation to final delivery and ongoing support, your satisfaction is our priority. We believe in long-term partnerships built on trust, transparency, and collaboration—helping you grow while we grow with you. Our Core Services & Expertise: Web Development Technologies: PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS, jQuery, Node.js, Vue.js Frameworks: CodeIgniter, Laravel, CakePHP Mobile App Development Android: Java, Kotlin iOS: Swift Desktop Application Development Languages: Java/JavaFX, C/C++, C#, Python, Matlab, Let’s Build Something Great Together Whether you're launching a startup, streamlining operations, or taking your brand to the next level, we’re ready to turn your ideas into impactful digital experiences. Have questions or a project in mind? Reach out—our dedicated team is always here to help you succeed.

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Sahanaj A.

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Sydney, Australia

$50 USD per hour

We are a small team concentrating in Digital Solutions on Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce CRM and SAP. We provide industry specific solutions for Manufacturing, Retail, Travel, Finance and logistic . Our Expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce and SAP Financial Management Sales and Service Management Retail Management Reports and Analytics Operations Management Supply Chain Management Implementation Services –We are highly experienced in Solution Design, business requirement analysis, gap-fit analysis, functional design, prototype development and testing, user training, user acceptance testing, migration and go-live support. Support Services – We offer ongoing support service to ensure smooth running of the system. Our support service covers across all version of Microsoft Dynamics 365. Upgrade Services – We help customers who are using older versions of Microsoft Dynamics NAV and AX upgrade to the latest version of D365 FinOps and Business Central.

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WebAIProTech

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7.2

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Melbourne, Australia

$75 USD per hour

WebAIProTech specializes in delivering high-quality software, AI-powered solutions, electronics development, and intelligent automation systems. We help businesses build scalable, modern, and high-performance digital products across web technologies, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, mobile applications, embedded electronics, automation, and Salesforce ecosystems. Services Offered: • Web Development Custom websites, SaaS platforms, dashboards, portals, and scalable web applications with modern user experiences. • AI Solutions Design and development of intelligent systems using OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, LangChain, LangGraph, RAG pipelines, AI agents, realtime AI, voice AI, and workflow automation. • E-Commerce Development Custom e-commerce platforms, subscriptions, payment gateways, marketplaces, and conversion-focused shopping experiences. • Mobile App Development Cross-platform and native-feeling mobile applications for iOS and Android designed for customer engagement and business workflows. • Electronics & Embedded Systems Custom electronics solutions including IoT devices, microcontroller firmware, sensor integrations, edge AI systems, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, Arduino, hardware prototypes, and connected device platforms. • Automation Services Workflow automation using N8N, Airtable, Zapier, Make.com, API orchestration, CRM integrations, and business process automation. • Salesforce Development Salesforce CRM customization, integrations, dashboards, data synchronization, and workflow automation. Deliverables: • Landing Pages • Corporate Websites • SaaS Platforms • Web Applications • AI Systems & Agents • RAG Platforms • Voice AI Solutions • Mobile Applications • IoT and Embedded Systems • CRM Implementations • Workflow Automation Platforms • Dashboards and Reporting Systems • API Integrations • Custom Software Solutions Tools and Technologies: • Frontend & Web Technologies React, Next.js, Vue.js, Nuxt.js, Svelte, TypeScript, JavaScript, PHP, Tailwind CSS • Backend & Cloud Node.js, NestJS, Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django), PostgreSQL, Supabase, Firebase, AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD • AI & Machine Learning OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, Pinecone, Weaviate, TensorFlow, PyTorch • Mobile Development Flutter, React Native, Swift, Kotlin • Electronics & IoT ESP32, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, STM32, MQTT, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Edge AI, Sensor Networks • Automation & CRM Salesforce, N8N, Airtable, Zapier, Make.com • Design & Collaboration Figma, Adobe XD, Photoshop, GitHub, GitLab With multidisciplinary expertise and real-world product experience, WebAIProTech focuses on building innovative, scalable, and efficient solutions that help businesses grow, automate operations, and unlock new opportunities. Whether it's a startup MVP, AI-powered platform, mobile application, enterprise system, or connected IoT product, we provide the technical expertise to bring ideas to life.

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How to hire a great freelance Cloud Security Expert

A Cloud Security Expert is a cybersecurity specialist who protects cloud-based infrastructure, applications, and data across platforms like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform from breaches, misconfigurations, and compliance failures. Hiring a freelance cloud security expert gives your business access to deep technical expertise on identity management, encryption, threat detection, and regulatory compliance without the overhead of a full-time security hire.

What does a freelance cloud security expert do

Cloud security freelancers assess, design, and harden the security posture of workloads running in public, private, and hybrid clouds. They identify misconfigurations in storage buckets, IAM policies, and network controls, then remediate gaps before attackers exploit them. Their work directly reduces breach risk, lowers cyber insurance premiums, and keeps regulated workloads audit-ready.

A skilled cloud security consultant translates compliance frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and GDPR into concrete technical controls. They also build security automation into CI/CD pipelines so vulnerabilities are caught before code reaches production.

Core deliverables and services

Engagements vary in scope, but most freelance cloud security experts deliver against a defined set of outputs that map to recognised frameworks such as the CIS Benchmarks, NIST CSF, and the AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar.

Cloud security audits and posture assessments across AWS, Azure, and GCP accounts

Identity and Access Management (IAM) reviews, least-privilege policy design, and role hardening

Network security architecture including VPC segmentation, security groups, WAF, and zero-trust controls

Data protection design covering KMS, envelope encryption, key rotation, and secrets management with HashiCorp Vault or AWS Secrets Manager

Container and Kubernetes security reviews, including EKS, AKS, GKE, and admission controller configuration

Cloud-native threat detection setup with AWS GuardDuty, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Google Security Command Center, and SIEM integration with Splunk or Sentinel

DevSecOps integration with tools like Snyk, Checkov, Terrascan, Trivy, and Prisma Cloud

Incident response runbooks, forensic readiness, and post-incident remediation

Compliance gap analysis and audit preparation for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and GDPR

Penetration testing of cloud workloads, APIs, and serverless functions

Tools and platforms cloud security experts use

Tool fluency is a strong proxy for capability. Look for hands-on experience with the platforms that match your stack.

Cloud platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle Cloud, IBM Cloud

Cloud security posture management (CSPM): Wiz, Prisma Cloud, Lacework, Orca Security, AWS Security Hub

Infrastructure as code scanning: Checkov, Terrascan, tfsec, Snyk IaC

Identity providers: Okta, Azure AD, AWS IAM Identity Center, Ping Identity

SIEM and monitoring: Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Elastic Security, Datadog, Sumo Logic

Container security: Aqua Security, Sysdig Secure, Falco, Trivy

Vulnerability management: Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7 InsightVM

Secrets and key management: HashiCorp Vault, AWS KMS, Azure Key Vault, GCP Cloud KMS

Industries that hire cloud security experts

Any organisation running workloads in the cloud benefits, but demand is highest in regulated and data-sensitive sectors.

Financial services and fintech handling payment data and PCI-DSS scope

Healthcare and health-tech under HIPAA and HITRUST obligations

SaaS companies pursuing SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001 certification

E-commerce platforms protecting customer PII and transaction data

Government contractors meeting FedRAMP or CMMC requirements

Startups preparing for enterprise procurement security reviews

Education, media, and gaming companies running large multi-account cloud estates

How to evaluate cloud security candidates

Cloud security is a credentialled field, so verifiable qualifications and a record of delivered audits or remediations matter more than self-declared expertise.

Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, and OSCP

Demonstrable experience with the specific cloud provider you use, not just generalist knowledge

Portfolio evidence: redacted audit reports, remediation case studies, published CVEs, or contributions to security tooling

Familiarity with the compliance frameworks relevant to your industry

Comfort with infrastructure as code, scripting in Python or Bash, and reading Terraform or CloudFormation

Use these sample interview questions to test depth quickly:

Walk me through how you would investigate a suspected compromise of an AWS IAM access key found in a public GitHub repository.

How do you design least-privilege IAM policies at scale across multiple AWS accounts or Azure subscriptions?

What controls would you implement to make an EKS or AKS cluster compliant with the CIS Kubernetes Benchmark?

How would you prepare a SaaS company for a SOC 2 Type II audit on a 90-day timeline?

Describe how you integrate security scanning into a CI/CD pipeline without slowing down developer velocity.

Why hire cloud security experts on Freelancer.com

Freelancer.com gives you access to a global pool of vetted cloud security professionals, from certified AWS and Azure specialists to compliance consultants and penetration testers. You can compare bids from freelancers in multiple time zones, review verified credentials, and pick the candidate whose experience matches your stack and regulatory needs. Whether you need a one-time audit, a SOC 2 readiness sprint, or ongoing security engineering support, you can hire on Freelancer.com on terms that fit your budget and timeline. Milestone Payments give you control over deliverables, and the platform's rating system surfaces consistent performers fast.

Post a project on Freelancer.com today and connect with skilled cloud security experts ready to assess, harden, and protect your cloud environment.

What are the steps to hiring a freelance cloud security expert?

Hiring a cloud security expert works best when you treat the project post as a security brief, not a generic job ad. The clearer you are about your cloud provider, workload sensitivity, and compliance goals, the better the bids you will attract. The process below walks through posting, reviewing, and awarding the engagement.

Step 1: Post your project on Freelancer.com

The quality of bids you receive depends almost entirely on the quality of your brief. A good cloud security brief specifies the platforms in scope, the regulatory drivers, and the deliverable format you expect, so only freelancers with directly relevant experience apply. Head to the post project page , fill in the scope, timeline, and budget, and publish your project for freelancers to bid on.

Cloud platforms in scope: AWS, Azure, GCP, or hybrid, plus number of accounts or subscriptions

Workload type: web applications, APIs, Kubernetes clusters, data pipelines, or serverless functions

Compliance drivers: SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, or internal policy

Deliverable format expected: written audit report, remediation tickets, Terraform pull requests, or runbooks

Access model: read-only audit role, scoped admin, or co-engineering with your team

Timeline, budget range, and any blackout dates around releases or audits

Step 2: Review bids from freelancers

Bids are short proposals, not just price tags. Strong cloud security freelancers will reference your specific platform, ask sharp clarifying questions about scope, and outline a methodology mapped to a recognised framework. Read each bid for signal that the freelancer actually understood the brief.

Look for references to specific frameworks like CIS Benchmarks, NIST CSF, or the AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar

Check that proposed timelines reflect realistic discovery, testing, and reporting phases

Confirm the freelancer names the tools they will use, such as Wiz, Prisma Cloud, Checkov, or native CSPM

Prioritise bids that include redacted sample reports or anonymised case studies

Use Freelancer.com chat to ask follow-up questions on access requirements, reporting cadence, and handover

Shortlist three to five candidates whose proposals best match your scope

Step 3: Evaluate freelancers and award the project

Final selection should combine proposal quality with hard evidence on the freelancer's profile. For cloud security work, look for consistency across multiple engagements rather than a single standout project, since one-off wins do not prove the discipline needed for audit-grade work.

Portfolio depth: multiple cloud security engagements on the platform you use

Star ratings combined with a meaningful volume of completed projects

Written client reviews that mention audits passed, breaches prevented, or compliance achieved

Verified payment method, identity verification, and relevant certifications listed on the profile

Completion rate and on-time delivery rate, both critical for compliance deadlines

Award the project and use Freelancer.com Milestone Payments to release funds only as agreed deliverables, such as the audit report or remediated controls, are accepted

How long does a cloud security project take?

A focused cloud security audit on a single AWS or Azure account typically takes one to three weeks, while full SOC 2 or ISO 27001 readiness engagements run two to six months depending on scope. Ongoing managed security or DevSecOps support is usually structured as a monthly retainer.

Can I hire a cloud security freelancer for a one-off project?

Yes. Many buyers post one-off engagements such as an IAM review, a Kubernetes hardening exercise, a penetration test, or a compliance gap analysis. After delivery, you can re-engage the same freelancer for follow-up remediation or quarterly reviews.

What is the difference between a cloud security expert and a general cybersecurity consultant?

A general cybersecurity consultant covers broad domains including endpoint, network, and physical security, while a cloud security expert specialises in the architecture and controls of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP. For workloads running in the cloud, the specialist will identify provider-specific risks a generalist often misses.

Do I need a cloud security freelancer or a full security agency?

For defined deliverables such as audits, remediation, IAM redesign, or compliance prep, a freelance cloud security expert is usually faster and more cost-efficient. Agencies make sense when you need 24/7 monitoring, a managed SOC, or a multi-disciplinary team handling concurrent workstreams.

Will the freelancer have access to sensitive data and systems?

Cloud security work often requires read-only or scoped administrative access to your cloud accounts. Use NDAs, scoped IAM roles, time-limited credentials, and Freelancer.com's messaging system to document scope and access boundaries before sharing anything sensitive.