Srinivas Putta Email & Phone Number

Frisco, Tx, Us

Irving, Texas, United States

Massachusetts, United States

• Monitored and analyzed security events using Splunk, ensuring prompt threat detection and response with an average time to detect (TTD) of 15 minutes.• Utilized Splunk SIEM to enhance security monitoring capabilities tailored to the specific needs, developing custom dashboards and alerts.• Deployed and managed Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) across the organization's endpoints to safeguard against advanced threats and malware.• Deployed Zscaler proxy, enforcing security policies and shielding against malicious internet destinations, reducing security incidents by 25% and blocking 99.9% of malicious URLs.• Presented changes at the Change Advisory Board (CAB) as needed. Worked with cross-organizational teams to address alert deficiencies.• Implemented complex network security changes on Cisco ASA and Checkpoint firewalls as per organization requirements.• Leveraged Wireshark for network security monitoring, detecting and mitigating suspicious activity, reducing potential threats by 20%.• Implemented and maintained security controls including firewalls, routers, and Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) to safeguard against cyber threats.• Utilized open-source intelligence tools such as VirusTotal, URLVoid, and Cisco Talos to gather threat intelligence and assess the reputation of external entities.• Performed regular vulnerability assessments using Tenable Nessus and Qualys to identify and mitigate security weaknesses in the network infrastructure, reducing potential vulnerabilities by 30% annually.• Responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of enterprise-wide assets. Worked with business units for security assessments to identify vulnerabilities, remediation strategies, and implement effective safeguards.• In charge of information security incident investigations, conduct complex root cause analyses, and direct containment and remediation efforts.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Leveraged practical knowledge and hands-on experience to enforce and advise on global Information Security policies, standards, and processes to stakeholders in the UK and Germany region. • Acted as a key liaison between UK regional technology infrastructure teams, department IT teams, and Global Information Security functions, ensuring alignment with security initiatives and solutions • Performed complex network security changes and implementations.Analyzed, tested, and implemented changes and enhancements to the Network security domain. • Played a pivotal role in Security Business as Usual (BaU) activities, providing governance and reporting support for Global Security initiatives, solutions, and processes. • Specialized in Remote Infrastructure Management VPN-based support for UK and Germany users.Worked on Zscaler and Pulse Secure VPN issues. • Facilitated Security Assurance governance and reporting, particularly in Vulnerability management, by ensuring compliance with global standards and practices • Tested devices remotely and configured firewall changes for Cisco ASA,FMC and Checkpoint.Installed, configured various network devices (firewalls), and troubleshooted connectivity and network/security problems • Worked with Cisco ASA 5505, 5525, 5506, and 5516, as well as Checkpoint firewalls, handling configurations and troubleshooting connectivity issues. • Coordinated with vendors like Cisco,Checkpoint for firewall repairs and exchanges.Conducted upgrades and backups for firewalls, including FTD, FMC, ASA, and ISE. • Created changes, obtained approval from CAB, and performed network changes. • Provided essential support for cyber transformation projects and ad-hoc activities, contributing to the enhancement and maturity of the UK technology security control environment. • Offered insights to management regarding the region’s Information Security landscape, highlighting gaps, weaknesses, and areas for improvement

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Working closely with customers across UK, HK, Singapore, Abu Dhabi and US on technical requirements to provide technical solutions designing multifaceted solutions using latest technologies in the field.• Perform the most complex network changes and implementations.• Analyzes, tests, and implements changes and enhancements to Network security domain Leads teams in moderately complex or medium scale network support, maintenance, change and designs.• Monitoring tools: Zenoss• Roles and Responsibilities: Remote infrastructure Management VPN based support for UK, HK, Singapore, Abu Dhabi and US users.• Generating tickets in ServiceNow tool.• Categorizing the issues: Networking and Hardware. Testing taken the device remotely configure the firewall changes (ASA and Checkpoint) • After resolving the issues, Close the issues in particular SLA period.• Working with Cisco ASA 5505,5525,5506 and 5516 And checkpoint firewalls configurations and troubleshooting the connectivity issues.• Installing, configuring various network devices(firewalls) and troubleshooting the connectivity and various network problems.• Coordinating with CISCO for firewall repairs and exchange.• Upgrading and Backup the firewalls.• SFR modules Upgrades• ASA upgrades • Creating the changes and taking the approval from CAB. Performing the network changes.• Creating the rules and policies on firewalls (Cisco ASA and Checkpoint)• Monitoring the inbound and outbound traffic to the client network

Chennai Area, India

Working closely with customers on technical requirements to provide technical solutions designing multifaceted solutions using latest technologies in the field.• Provides consulting services and products –Developing projects scopes (SOW, scope of work) Coordinating with Vendor TAC and escalation to solve the problem within mentioned SLA.Project Management & implementation of various network security projects Support for the most complex network support activities Designs and performs Network Engineering/Administration maintenance tasks and analyzes process and improvement.• Perform the most complex network changes and implementations.• Analyzes, tests, and implements changes and enhancements to Network security domain Leads teams in moderately complex or medium scale network support, maintenance, change and designs.• Analyzes and resolves issues related to information flow and content.• Performs network performance and tuning activities.• Bluecoat: Proxy, Content filtering and web filtering solutions.• Monitoring tools: Service Now• Roles and Responsibilities: Remote infrastructure Management VPN based support for US users.• Generating tickets in ServiceNow tool.• Categorizing the issues: Networking and Hardware. Testing taken the device remotely configure the VPN • After resolving the issues, Close the issues in particular SLA period.• Creating the changes and taking the approval from CAB. Performing the network cutover activities(Changes).• Creating the rules and policies in perimeter security firewall(Checkpoint)• Monitoring the inbound and outbound traffic to the client network.• Working on the Phishing and pharming attacks. • Blocking the URLs/Domains/IPs in the Bluecoat.• Adding the authentication exceptions in the bluecoat and bypassing the traffic. • Working on the ISE (Identity Service Engine) configurations and monitoring the ISE logs for live sessions.• Creating the ACLs (Access control lists)

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

• Developed and implemented multifaceted solutions for customers, enhancing satisfaction and meeting technical requirements, resulting in increased problem resolution efficiency and adherence to SLAs.Successfully managed and executed various network security projects, contributing to overall efficiency and security.Analyzed and improved processes, enhancing overall efficiency. Effectively addressed security threats, including Phishing and Pharming attacks. Configured and managed ISE, providing enhanced identity services and security monitoring. • Improved overall security through successful handling of security reports and patch management. Configured and troubleshooted Cisco ASA and Meraki firewalls, ensuring reliable connectivity. Provided SSL VPN for secure remote access, supporting a large number of sites. Supervised and controlled the security of firewalls and Internet browsing services. Ensured reliable backup of infrastructure hardware and software

Hyderabad Area, India

During my internship at TS TRANSCO, I worked on SCADA projects, gaining hands-on experience with various network and security equipment integral to SCADA systems. My responsibilities included monitoring and maintaining communication networks dedicated to SCADA, and ensuring network redundancy for reliability. I gained knowledge on enhancing security measures, employing firewalls, access controls, encryption, and intrusion detection systems. Additionally, I gained proficiency in conducting security audits, managing patches, and developing incident response plans. This internship equipped me with valuable skills in safeguarding critical infrastructure and deepening my understanding of the intersection between SCADA, networks, and security.

Master Of Science - Ms, Information Technology-Cyber Security Concentration

Bachelor Of Technology - Btech, Electronics And Communications Engineering