About Me

I'm Victor Sanchez, a Security Engineer who believes the best security is built in, not bolted on. With over three years in IT and security roles, I've learned that effective security requires understanding both the systems you're protecting and the threats you're defending against.

My Approach

At General Motors, I work at the intersection of security and engineering. I've implemented RBAC and SSO solutions, operated SIEM platforms, supported incident response, and led vulnerability remediation efforts. But my goal isn't just to check compliance boxes—it's to make systems genuinely more secure.

What sets me apart is my ability to build, not just audit. I write secure code in TypeScript and Python, design authentication flows with Azure Entra ID, and create audit logging systems that actually help during investigations. I think like a developer when reviewing code and like a security engineer when writing it.

Why Security Engineering?

I pursued cybersecurity at UTSA because I was fascinated by the cat-and-mouse dynamic between attackers and defenders. Courses in network security, incident response, and digital forensics gave me a solid foundation, but it was hands-on work that solidified my passion.

Security engineering appeals to me because it's proactive. Instead of waiting for incidents, you design systems that resist attack from the start. That means understanding authentication protocols deeply, knowing where authorization checks belong, and building observability that makes investigations possible.