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United States

• Collaborates with users to discuss computer data access needs, to identify security threats and violations, and to identify and recommend needed programming or process changes.
• Monitor security systems and networks for potential security breaches or incidents.
• Assist in investigating and responding to security alerts, incidents, and vulnerabilities identified by security tools and other sources.
• Assist in researching and analyzing emerging threats and trends to develop proactive security measures.
• Assist in conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on systems, applications, and networks.
• Identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the organization's infrastructure and provide recommendations for remediation.

• Maintained systems and performed system audits to protect data from unauthorized users; and identify, report, and resolve security violations.
• Build procedural documentation (e.g., process flows, data flow maps, SOP's) or other work instructions to support the cybersecurity, risk program (e.g., Wiki, Knowledge Base Articles).
• Participated and lead internal and external audit efforts such as PCI, and ISO-2700.
• Diagnose, resolve, and document security incidents and audits in a timely and accurate fashion and provide end user training and support where required.
• Run daily reports on security violations and internet usage within the organization, identify threats, and notify the Executive team, appropriate manager(s), and employees as needed.
• Examine and evaluate information systems and existing configurations recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

• Monitored and proactively search for indicators of comprise within the environment. Investigate findings in accordance with incident response plan.
• Supported technical implementation efforts in support of security projects while demonstrating the ability to solve technical challenges.
• Worked closely with departmental peers to ensure the security of the organization’s systems and data.
• Provided subject matter expertise and guidance to management. Provided cybersecurity leadership in the design and architecture of cybersecurity solutions.
• Maintained current knowledge of applicable regulatory and compliance issues related to information security.
• Provided engineering guidance for all IT projects, including establishing baselines for emerging and newly opted cybersecurity technologies, evaluation of the enterprise architecture, hardware, software, and technical.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Provided consultation, guidance, and requirements to development, systems, network, and infrastructure teams, aligning with enterprise risk and security strategy and policies.
• Identified and addressed risks and deficiencies. Coordinate internal and external security testing.
• Prepared and presented remediation reports and recommendations to mitigate data protection and information security risks for system owners and business units.
• Developed and upkeep of data protection and information security policies. Stayed apprised on current threats and attack vectors.
• Coordinated internal and external security and compliance audits.
• Generated and maintained comprehensive technical documentation, including runbooks, environment and application diagrams, data flow maps, and security documentation.

Kuwait City, Al Asimah, Kuwait

• Monitored and analyzed security alerts and events from various security tools and systems.
• Investigated and assessed potential security incidents to determine their severity and impact.
• Performed root cause analysis of security incidents to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation actions.
• Documented security incidents and findings in a clear and concise manner.
• Escalated critical security incidents to the appropriate personnel.
• Assisted with the development and maintenance of security playbooks and procedures.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Managed the IT department to plan, organize, control, and evaluate IT data operations.
• Led the identification, implementation, and staff training for an ERP solution, streamlining business processes and enhancing operational efficiency.
• Implemented strategic solutions upon identifying the issues in the existing operations. Ensured the security of data, network access and backup in coordination with the networking team.
• Created use cases, use case specifications, and UML diagrams such as activity and sequence diagrams using Lucid chart.
• Improved operational efficiency by automating repetitive and time-consuming HR operations using advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Coordinated system upgrades and conversions, ensuring data integrity and business continuity.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Utilized TAD methodologies to analyze the project's requirements, identify test scenarios, design test cases and plans, execute test scripts, and report defects through all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Managed the entire QA life cycle, from design and development through execution.
• Implemented test automation using Selenium and Java and was recognized with the best contributor award for identifying 90% of defects using the automation suite.
• Installed and configured Remote Access, VPN and file sharing. Performed VPN access event monitoring.
• Training new joiners and juniors about the project and tools used.

Bachelor'S Degree

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