Education

  • Bachelor of Engineering
    2011 - 2014 Anna University

    B.E in Electronics and Communication Engineering
    6.8 CGPA

  • Polytechnic Diploma in Computer Engineering
    2008 - 2011 Hindustan Institute of Engineering Technology

    Polytechnic Diploma in Computer Engineering

    8.1 CGPA


Work Experience

  • 17-05-2019 - Present
    Senior Security Consultant

    - Initiative on analysis of America region sites, proposal, planning, document on Cybersecurity / Border security, for security strengthen and migration.


    - Coordinate with Senior management to improve internal controls and processes - preparing risk assessments, identifying audit areas, setting audit scopes of annual audits.


    - Evaluate IT infrastructure in terms of risks to the organization, establish controls to mitigate loss and recommend improvements.


    - Perform Vulnerability Assessment and monthly Map scans through Qualys, Creation of Report, Dashboards, Daily, weekly and Monthly Incident Report.


    - Work with IBM and Qualys team for timely update on scanner, signature and latest Threat Intel/Technical Advisories to identify security gaps for remediation, Blocking IP, Hashes on IP for remediation of given Threat.


    - Initiative over group-based binding for Zscaler and PaloAlto SDWAN to resolve public search issues.


    - Alignment with Zsclaer, Prisma, Checkpoint firewall, Vendors, Site admin, Service manager for risk, compliance and remediation.


    - Handling daily security Incidents related to Log Forensics, Threat intel, Analysis, Policies, Firewalls, endpoints, Antivirus, IPS, etc.

  • 30-04-2017 - 14-05-2019
    Security Consultant

    - Completed leadership program and got promoted to Assistant Manager.


    - Process change of Daily alignment initiated to avoid escalation and followup.


    - Initiative on Assistance to Industrial Automation Team for Customer Access management and IT /OT Security for device hardening.


    - Resolution on high, medium, proactive and reactive incidents related to Standard Chartered Bank project.


    - Analysis over PaloAlto Firewall reports, performing necessary action and providing solution to reduce re-occurrence of issue.


    - WebEx meeting with users for Security configuration, RSA issues, WAN/ LAN segment, PC\'s, Chip and PIN machine.


    - Preparing CRF, TID, IMPL Tasks to configure and implement standard changes.


    - Preparing detailed technical assessment, configuring, and managing Qualys, reports, impact, severity and recommendations to relevant clients.

  • 28-12-2015 - 30-04-2017
    Network Engineer

    - Initiative taken on routers and switches hardening, for migration of network devices post learning it from L2.


    - Created small macro in Excel to raise fault, perform changes and initiate email related to hardening.


    - Trained team members and later it became process for L1 Team.


    - Provide 24×7 assistance to Client on Cisco LAN, WAN, Wireless and Server under Network Operations Monitoring team.


    - Alarms monitoring via various tools like Telnet Relay, Netflow, Netcool Gold, Stablenet, Magic and Cisco Prime.


    - Changes, activities and raised faults notification to client via email.


    - Providing support to L1 and L2 team to ensure speedy resolution with help of requested information and checks.

  • 18-08-2014 - 30-11-2015
    Network Engineer

    - Worked as 3rd party to provide field engineer support to Airtel ISP.


    - Broadband connection setup, procured and managed third-party connections for customers.


    - Identifying and providing solution for DSL and Ethernet related issues.


    - Providing Operating System and Software Installation support and assistance on Printers.


    - PC\'s Hardware replacement, Modem installation and coordination with ISP vendor.

Portfolio

Professional Skills

Information Security, Cybersecurity, General IT Control Regulatory, Risk Management, GRC, Policy, Audit, Framework, Compliance, OWASP, OSNIT, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, Best Practice
100%
MITRE ATTaCK, Qualys, Nessus, Nmap, APT, Life Cycle, Metasploit, Endpoint, Data Privacy, Troubleshooting, DLP, Consulting, Mitigation, Risk Assessment, TTP, Incident Event, Assessment, Web Pentesting, Vulnerability Management, IOC, PKI, Hash, SIEM
100%
Hardening, CIS Critical Security Controls, Zscaler, ZIA, IPS, IDS, Linux, EDR, VPN, Antivirus, Firewall, Checkpoint, Palo Alto
100%
WAF, IP, TCP, Cloud, Secure, Azure Sentinel, SDWAN, Prisma, Cloudgenix, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, OCI, Aviatrix Certified Engineer, ACE, Scrum Fundamentals Certified, Monitoring, PRTG, IPAM, JIRA
100%
Communication, Motivated, Initiative, Innovative, Mentoring, Team management, Flexibility, Service management, Empathy, Incident Management, Responsible, Field Assistance, Problem Solving
100%

Awards

  • 2014
    National Cadet Corps – C Certificate

    <span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Company quartermaster sergeant </span>1 TN BN NCC - Army Wing<br />

  • 2013
    Hindustan Young Leaders Conference Organizer

    <p>Hindustan Young Leaders Conference Organizing Committee - 2013</p>

  • 2010
    Mahendra Dream Trophy, All India Basket Ball Tournament

    Mahendra Dream Trophy, All India Basket Ball Tournament - 2010

  • 2021
    Above and Beyond Award - 2021 : Andritz AG

  • 2020
    Learning and Development Award - 2020 : Andritz AG

  • 2019
    Best Team Player Award - 2019 : Andritz AG

  • 2018
    Service Excellence Award - 2018 : Vodafone Global Shared Services