Said Bengriche

Paris, France  ·  +33 (0) 7 69 84 98 41  ·  said.bengriche@gmail.com  ·  linkedin.com/in/said-bengriche

Work Experience

FAANG Signal — Founder (Dec 2025 – Present)

Amazon Web Services (AWS) — Cloud Operations Architect EMEA ISV (May 2025 – Nov 2025)

Amazon Web Services (AWS) — Cloud Support Engineer Linux Security (Sep 2022 – Apr 2025)

Societe Francaise du Radiotelephone (SFR) — Security Analyst (Sep 2020 – Aug 2022)

Education

ESIEE Paris — Master's Degree in Computer Networks and Security (Sep 2017 – Jul 2022)

Carnegie Mellon University — Online Certificate in Forensics (Sep 2022 – Jul 2024)

Skills

Windows Server, Linux, Python, Bash, SQL, TCP/IP, AWS, EC2, S3, Lambda, VPC, CloudWatch, IAM, WAF, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, SIEM, OWASP, Digital Forensics, Cloud Operations, Cybersecurity.

Profile

Cloud Operations Architect with 5+ years of experience in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT transformation. Skilled in implementing secure, scalable cloud solutions and resolving complex technical challenges to drive business outcomes.

Professional Experience

FAANG Signal

Dec 2025 – Present

Founder

Paris, France
  • Founded faangsignal.com, a career coaching platform helping tech professionals optimize LinkedIn profiles, build personal branding, and land interviews at top-tier companies.
  • Architected cloud-native full-stack on Supabase Edge Functions with Stripe/PayPal payments, OpenAI GPT-4o reports, JWT-secured APIs, and role-based access control for admin and client portals.
  • Scaled SaaS to global clients across Europe and North America with tiered coaching plans, discount code engine, multi-currency checkout, and fully automated booking and calendar workflows.
  • Built secure operations hub with real-time analytics dashboard, Calendly webhook automation, AI chat support, newsletter management, and conversion-optimized marketing funnels with A/B testing.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

May 2025 – Nov 2025

Cloud Operations Architect (EMEA ISV)

Paris, France
  • Advised ISV Enterprise customers on cloud adoption, migration, and modernisation strategies, providing architectural guidance and best practices for building secure, scalable, and high-performance solutions on AWS.
  • Built executive relationships with c-level and senior technical stakeholders, conducting MBRs and QBRs to align cloud initiatives with business outcomes and drive strategic value.
  • Acted as a trusted advisor for enterprise customers, resolving high-impact production issues, managing escalations while driving solution adoption and platform utilisation to strengthen long-term engagement.
  • Led onboarding, strategic enablement workshops, and success initiatives to accelerate time-to-value and strengthen customer retention.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Sep 2022 – Apr 2025

Cloud Support Engineer (Linux / Security)

Dublin, Ireland
  • Provided technical guidance to billion-revenue companies and AWS top strategic customers (such as Netflix, Salesforce, and VMware) for 25+ AWS services, including EC2, ECS, EBS, IAM, WAF, Shield, and CloudWatch.
  • Recognised as the top resolver in 2023 within the EMEA Organisation, resolving 550+ tickets and exceeding my goals by an extra 60%, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills and collaborative abilities.
  • Delivered on-call support for the EC2 Support Operations Team, handling internal escalations for EC2 and Linux, and delivering custom solutions for key customers in mission-critical environments.
  • Authored multiple technical internal documentation and knowledge centre articles, refining my writing skills to ensure clarity and accuracy for a diverse audience.

Societe Francaise du Radiotelephone (SFR)

Sep 2020 – Aug 2022

Security Analyst

Paris, France
  • Executed vulnerability assessments using Tenable Nessus Professional, scanning network infrastructure and servers, identifying high-risk CVEs, and driving remediation plans to strengthen cloud and on-prem security posture.
  • Leveraged Kaspersky Endpoint Security and Veeam Backup & Replication solutions to support system upgrades, patches, and backup operations for 100+ machines, ensuring data protection and business continuity.
  • Formulated recommendations for properly configuring 10+ Microsoft Active Directory server domains by conducting a Proof of Concept of the PingCastle auditing tool.
  • Designed and implemented a Raspberry Pi 4–based defense system enabling automated network traffic inspection and threat detection.

Education

ESIEE Paris

Sep 2017 – Jul 2022

Master's Degree in Computer Networks and Security

Paris, France

Carnegie Mellon University

Sep 2022 – Jul 2024

Online Certificate in Forensics

Remote

Certifications

Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100) — Microsoft

Expected 2026

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03) — Amazon Web Services

2024

Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2-Linux) Subject Matter Expert — Amazon Web Services

2024

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA 200-301) — Cisco

2021

Skills and Interests

Technical Skills: Windows Server 2022/2025, Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, Kali) | Python, Bash, SQL | TCP/IP, Routing | Antivirus XDR, SIEM, OWASP 10, Encryption, Threat protection, OS Hardening, Zero Trust, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Pentesting | AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, VPC, CloudWatch, IAM, WAF, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Route 53, KMS, EBS, ECS) | Investigating Windows | Digital Forensics.

Languages: French (Native), English (Fluent), German (Low-Intermediate).

Interests: Travelling, Sports (football, running), Trading with cryptocurrencies, CTF challenges (Root-Me, Let's Defend).

Volunteering: Helping the BioHacking Village Association with CTF challenges for events such as the DEF CON conference.