About
A highly accomplished Lead IT Security Analyst with over 13 years of expertise in security operations, threat management, and compliance, driving robust security postures for large-scale enterprises. Proven leader in incident detection & response, security engineering, and policy implementation, currently safeguarding 230+ locations and 750+ Microsoft 365 accounts for a major UK-based client. Adept at leveraging advanced security tools and strategic initiatives to significantly reduce risks and align security controls with critical business objectives.
Work
Day Lewis PLC (Client - UK), Ahmedabad (Through Imaginations Softech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. and Cognisun Infotech Pvt. Ltd.)
|Team Lead Lead IT Security Analyst
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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Summary
Led comprehensive IT security operations, threat management, and compliance initiatives across 230+ locations and 750+ Microsoft 365 accounts for a major UK-based client.
Highlights
Led comprehensive IT security operations, threat management, and compliance initiatives for 230+ locations and 750+ Microsoft 365 accounts, significantly reducing organizational risk.
Managed SIEM-based threat detection and advanced threat hunting, reducing incident response time by 40% and proactively identifying critical security gaps.
Engineered and deployed robust security solutions including Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike Falcon, Mimecast, and Fortinet, blocking 5,000+ phishing attempts monthly and achieving 90% malicious web traffic filtering.
Developed and implemented GDPR/PCI-DSS compliant security playbooks and incident response procedures, while training 500+ employees to decrease user-reported incidents by 25%.
Investigated and responded to over 200 SOC priority alerts monthly, achieving a 95% success rate in threat identification and mitigation.
Panamax Infotech Ltd
|Senior Support Engineer
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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Summary
Administered and managed network security infrastructure, ensured timely resolution of security incidents, and collaborated on new security requirements for customers.
Highlights
Administered and managed critical firewall infrastructure, optimizing security configurations to enhance network protection and integrity.
Monitored and resolved diverse security incidents, consistently meeting SLA requirements for timely resolution of all trouble tickets.
Collaborated cross-functionally with development teams to assess and implement new security requirements, ensuring alignment with customer needs and industry best practices.
Sophos Technologies Pvt. Ltd
|Sr. Network & Security Engineer
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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Summary
Managed network security, threat protection, and security operations, including firewall administration, VPN configuration, and security training.
Highlights
Administered and optimized UTM firewalls, implementing robust rules and content filtering to significantly enhance network security posture.
Configured and managed secure VPN solutions (Site-to-Site, SSL, IPSEC), ensuring seamless and protected remote access for critical operations.
Monitored and fine-tuned IDS/IPS, proactively analyzing security logs to detect and mitigate potential cyber threats, strengthening network defense.
Developed comprehensive security reports and dashboards, providing actionable insights that improved threat visibility and informed risk mitigation strategies.
Led technical training sessions for internal teams and channel partners, enhancing security awareness and driving product adoption across the organization.
Education
R.C. Patel Institute of Technology North Maharashtra University
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Bachelor's Degree
Computer Engineering
Languages
English
Hindi
Gujarati
Certificates
Qualys Vulnerability Management
AZURE SECURITY Training
Nessus Fundamentals
Red Hat System Admin
CISSP Training Program
ITIL
Skills
Security Operations & Incident Response
Threat Hunting, Malware Analysis, Incident Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), Log Analysis, Behavioral Analysis, Threat Intelligence.
Security Engineering & Tool Management
Firewalls (Fortinet, Sophos UTM), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Vulnerability Management, Microsoft Defender Suite, CrowdStrike Falcon, Mimecast Email Security, Forcepoint DLP, Barracuda WSG, Qualys, Nessus, Kaseya VSA, VPN (Site-to-Site, SSL, IPSEC), Antivirus.
Cloud Security & Compliance
GDPR, PCI-DSS, Security Playbooks, Change Management, M365 Security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Security Awareness Training, Incident Response Procedures.
Network Security
UTM Firewalls, Content Filtering, Network Protection, Traffic Monitoring.