Cristian
Cuda
A Senior Systems Engineer with over a decade building resilient infrastructure, hardened security programs, and enterprise-grade networks in private equity environments — where uptime, discretion, and precision are non-negotiable.
Engineering with
purpose and precision.
I'm Cristian Cuda — a Senior Systems Engineer with a B.S. in Computer Science from California State University, San Bernardino. I've been in IT since I was 15, driven by genuine curiosity about how systems connect, break, and can be made to hold.
My career has been built in high-trust, high-stakes environments. In private equity, there is no tolerance for ambiguity in infrastructure — security controls are real, uptime expectations are absolute, and the cost of failure is significant. That context has sharpened how I think, design, and operate.
Beyond the stack: mountain biking, piano, hiking, and a sincere appreciation for good beer.
Work that moved
the needle.
Engineering initiatives led across infrastructure, security, identity, and operational continuity.
Certifications.
Professional certifications grounding engineering practice in networking, systems, and security.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Enterprise networking fundamentals — routing protocols, switching technologies, network security architecture, and WAN connectivity design.
View CertificateMicrosoft Certified Solutions Associate
Windows Server 2016 — server infrastructure, Active Directory identity services, Hyper-V, and enterprise system administration.
View CertificateCompTIA Security+
SY0-601 — security architecture and design, threat management, cryptography, network security controls, and identity protection frameworks.
View CertificateSelected Work.
Engineering projects across infrastructure, security, and enterprise continuity.
Dual ISP High-Availability Network
Designed and deployed a resilient network architecture using dual internet providers with automatic failover. High-availability firewall pair and layered redundancy strategy eliminated single points of failure and ensured uninterrupted enterprise connectivity.
High-Risk Travel VPN Architecture
Built a secure remote access solution for personnel traveling in high-risk regions. Full-tunnel enforcement via Cisco AnyConnect with SAML-based authentication and MFA ensures all traffic is protected before internet access is permitted.
Security Operations Maturity Program
Drove security control maturity through MSSP transition planning, DLP and SIEM deployment, and cloud security visibility improvements. Coordinated external pen testing, managed remediation tracking, and hardened email gateway controls.
Enterprise Platform Modernization
Led full-stack infrastructure upgrade including storage improvements, server lifecycle refresh, and power redundancy design. Brought the enterprise platform to current-generation standards while minimizing operational disruption.
Let's build something
that holds.
Interested in discussing infrastructure, security architecture, or anything at the intersection of enterprise systems and operational reliability — reach out.
info@cristiancuda.com