Karnataka, India
Cybersecurity professional with 10 years of experience in Security Operations, Endpoint Security, DLP, SIEM, Incident Response, and Threat Detection within enterprise and banking environments. Experienced in managing and securing 2,000+ endpoints using enterprise security solutions including Trend Micro, Cybereason, McAfee, Fortinet, and other EDR/XDR technologies, with exposure to NDR, sandboxing, and advanced threat protection platforms. Skilled in incident response, malware analysis, threat investigation, SIEM monitoring, SOC operations, security solution onboarding, and policy optimization to strengthen enterprise security posture and reduce operational risk. Hands-on experience in implementing security controls, integrating security technologies, developing use cases, and supporting critical cybersecurity projects across complex infrastructures. Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture, vulnerability management, compliance requirements, and operational security best practices. Certified in CompTIA Security+ and Forcepoint DLP Administration, with a strong passion for continuous learning and advanced cybersecurity technologies.
* Resident Security Engineer at the Central Bank of the UAE, supporting critical cybersecurity operations and enterprise security infrastructure. * Managed enterprise endpoint security and DLP ecosystem across 2,000+ endpoints within a high-security banking environment. * Administered and managed implementation EDR/XDR, NDR, and endpoint security solutions including Trend Micro, Cybereason, McAfee, and Fortinet, BigId, Trellix , NDR solution , Microsoft Purview. * Worked as SIEM Administrator / Security Engineer, supporting log monitoring, correlation, alert investigation, and SOC operations. * Played a key role in critical SOC onboarding projects, integrating security solutions with SIEM, EDR, and monitoring platforms. * Led end-to-end incident response activities, malware investigations, and threat analysis while reducing false positives through policy tuning and optimization. * Executed Proof of Concepts (POCs) and security tool evaluations including Microsoft Purview, DSPM, Sandbox, FIM, and advanced threat protection technologies. * Developed and implemented SIEM/EDR use cases, dashboards, alerting mechanisms, and security monitoring workflows. * Prepared HLD/LLD documentation, DR playbooks, implementation plans, and operational procedures for enterprise security deployments. * Conducted vulnerability management, security assessments, audit support, and compliance alignment with organizational security standards.
Managed enterprise endpoint security and DLP across 2,000+ endpoints, ensuring compliance in a high‑security banking environment. Administered and engineered EDR/XDR, NDR, Sandbox, FIM, and SIEM solutions (Trend Micro, Cybereason, McAfee, Fortinet, ExtraHop, FortiAnalyzer, Splunk, DDI, DDAN, Email Security SMEX) for deployment, monitoring, and optimization. Led SOC operations including incident triage, IOC uploads, malware analysis, and false‑positive reduction. Executed POCs and tool evaluations (Microsoft Purview, DSPM, sandbox, FIM), including Xsecuritas, Datapatrol, Forcepoint DSPM, BigID, and Semperis AD security. Developed and maintained Splunk SIEM workflows (log ingestion, parsing, correlation rules, dashboards, performance tuning) to improve detection and response. Directed SOC onboarding and integration, aligning SIEM/EDR workflows and use‑case development. Authored HLD/LLD documentation, DR playbooks, and compliance frameworks, ensuring audit readiness and vulnerability management. Utilized SCCM to deploy, upgrade, and manage security agents across endpoints for consistent coverage.
•Carried out comprehensive analyses of problematic areas in security projects to provide the necessary recommendations and solutions. •Accumulated client requirements and configured security programmes • Contributed to the development of RACI during the project planning stage • Conducted research to identify optimisations and present them in an appropriate way. •Maintained storage systems and data management procedures to guard against data compromise • Participated actively in the threat detection team's work. •Maintained quality standards of security projects •Heading the group and making a significant contribution to RACI while organizing security projects and B2B sales to attract new customers in need of technical services.
Implemented cybersecurity measures across endpoint, network, and DLP layers in high‑security banking environments. Directed engineering teams in deployment and support operations, ensuring seamless project execution. Administered and engineered SIEM platforms (Splunk, FortiAnalyzer), handling deployment, log ingestion, correlation rules, dashboards, and performance tuning to enhance SOC efficiency. Crafted and managed project strategies using RACI frameworks and governance models to optimize delivery timelines. Conducted requirements gathering and technical consulting, tailoring solutions to client needs. Delivered presales support, improving product positioning and providing technical guidance. Performed security assessments and optimization recommendations aligned with compliance and business objectives. Ensured high‑quality delivery while maintaining cybersecurity best practices and operational excellence.
•Assisted technical requirements of McAfee Enterprise customers for Mail Getaway, McAfee Security for Microsoft Exchange, McAfee Security for SharePoint, McAfee Quarantine Manager, McAfee EPolicy Orchestrator and McAfee Agent , DLP , Endpoint Security , SIEM , Drive encryption. •Worked as the point person to deal with requests from clients and vendors •Supported team members by providing necessary technical guidance •Ensured optimal implementation of resources by reviewing them as per specific requirements of products •Managed all McAfee products through EPO centralized management •Provided effective technical support in resolving issues, analysis and inspection •Analyzed reported vulnerability to replicate and analyze the behavior in rep labs and discover the root cause •Dealt with products like McAfee Email Gateway 7.6, MSME 8.5 and 8.6 and EPO 5.3, 5.9 and 5.10
Administered McAfee ePO, ENS, and DLP solutions, strengthening enterprise security posture. Provided L2/L3 support, ensuring smooth deployment, optimization, and lifecycle management. Performed incident root cause analysis and delivered effective remediation strategies. Designed and implemented enterprise-scale DLP solutions, including SIEM integration for enhanced monitoring.
•Worked for Hewlett Packard industry standard server global solution center, Gen1 to Gen9 ProLiant Servers respectively •Resolved technical issues of businesses or end users as per requirement and updated resolution on KMS •Answered questions from users related to product service, warranty, repairs, specifications and others •Provided guidance to businesses and end users for problem resolution •Deployed operating systems through RDP and blade servers •Gathered experience in RAID arrays, configuration, network operations and troubleshooting of LAN or WAN •Assisted in configuration of hardware and software for employee workstations •Collaborated with vendors for issues related to components and others •Monitored system operations and gave necessary support in troubleshooting errors