Vignesh Kuppuswamy
Kildare,KE
Summary
A Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) totalling 7+ years of professional experience in Enterprise Security, currently working with Fire Financial Services as Security Engineer. Proven track record of coordinating with Networks and Servers team to perform comprehensive security audits and achieve compliance with industry security standards such as GDPR, CIS, etc. Technical hands-on experience with managing Microsoft Azure infrastructure, exchange online, Endpoint Management, SIEM, Cortex Advanced Threat Protection, etc. An open-minded professional with a strong focus on enhancing the security of an organization with various skillsets acquired through my past experiences. Proficient in communicating the security requirements across organisation stakeholders and provide deep technical expertise in remediating these security risks. Dependable professional experienced in providing security and protection services in a variety of settings. Possesses a keen eye for detail and excellent problem-solving skills. Skilled at de-escalating potentially dangerous situations and upholding the highest standards of safety and security.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Engineer
Fire Financial Services
06.2024 - Current
- Security Advisory and Compliance: Advised management on security initiatives, aligning with industry best practices and regulations set by the Central Bank of Ireland, including DORA and NIS. Collaborated with risk and compliance teams to manage security risks and identify remediation procedure
- Data Loss Prevention and Security Controls: Managed and monitored DLP security controls through the implementation of SAML, proxy web servers, and Network Access Controls (NACs). Developed and enforced company-wide information assurance, security standards, and procedures.
- Cloud Security Implementation: Deployed AWS Security Hub, Inspector and GuardDuty to identify, categorise and remediate vulnerability across entire production environment.
- Security Program Oversight: Ensured adherence to organizational security goals by overseeing security programs, establishing standards, and monitoring their effectiveness.
- Endpoint Security Enhancement: Strengthened endpoint security using Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Defender, improving organizational defenses against threats.
- Incident Response and Forensic Analysis: Conducted security monitoring and forensic analysis to detect and mitigate security incidents effectively.
- Training and Awareness: Led security training sessions to enhance staff awareness and compliance with industry regulations.
SECURITY SPECIALIST
Turas Mobility Services LTD (M50 EFlow)
05.2020 - Current
- Review and ensure system Security Compliance for Servers (CIS benchmark), Network Devices and Mobile Devices through Microsoft Endpoint Management
- Design and Implement policies and procedures for mobile devices such as Laptops and mobiles through Microsoft Endpoint Manager using Zero trust Architecture principles
- Design and Implement Network Access Control for servers and Network devices to reduce the attack surface
- Conduct Vulnerability scans for all systems within infrastructure to identify security vulnerabilities
- Manage Endpoint Devices through Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune MDM) for Security compliance, Application Management, Group policy deployment, Encryption and Configuration Policy
- Conduct risk assessment on a quarterly basis for all infrastructure and communicate the threat reports with protection measures to the Senior Management/ C-Suite team within Turas and the Client Tii
- Ensure the new and the existing systems are in accordance with the industry best practices in terms of Information security
- Conduct cost/benefit analysis of various services provided by service providers on a quarterly basis and make recommendations to C-Suite team
- Manage External Penetration test yearly and report the findings to the C-Suite team
- Member of Change Advisory Board to review and analyse the change based on organisational impact
- Identifying and classifying Data and Assets based on the financial impact to the organization on a quarterly basis
- Provide architectural, technical guidance with industry recommendation for securing the systems
- Vulnerability Management and Remediation through Networks and the servers team
- Providing security awareness training to various stakeholders within the organization
- Manage and Maintain Anti-Malware and Anti-Exploit Management using 3rd party applications and liaise with respective business units to remediate the issues
- Reviewing Firewall rules and policies to identify anomalies through forensic knowledge gathering on a quarterly basis
- Monitoring IBM QRadar to identify alerts and categorize based on the various aspects (Source IP, Alert Type, Sev score based on CVSS etc.) of the threat to neutralize it
- Monitor Azure Identity and Access Management platform to review access control and enforce various industry best practice like Principle of Least Privilege and Separation of Duties
- Review and implement the security requirements for the various systems deployed across Azure and On-Premises
- Conduct workshops to address different security breaches by differentiating false positives and true positives
- Part of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity salvage team
IT ENGINEER
H&MV Engineering
12.2017 - 05.2020
- Manage day-to-day IT troubleshooting for company-wide users both locally and remotely (Multiple H&MV locations)
- Conduct monthly SharePoint Online Access review (User Access Management, File versioning, File security)
- SharePoint Management - Creation of Site, work flows, Permission in SharePoint Online
- Office 365 Administration - User creation, Mailbox management and Group administration
- Troubleshooting and managing Windows Server (Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, File security, VPN) and Azure AD
- Monitor, manage & configure internal infrastructure (Switches, Servers, Storage devices, Printer, Desktops, Laptops and Mobile Devices)
- Implemented new security protocols for email security, Server security, Antivirus, Firewall, Multi-factor Authentication for Office accounts and Encryption
- Process automation through Microsoft Flow, PowerApps and PowerBI
- Procurement of external software for various departments to execute specific business needs
- (CRM, Payroll, Engineering Applications)
- Management of Cloud Infrastructure through Microsoft AZURE
- Plan, design and deploy virtual machines, services and networks on Microsoft cloud as required by the organization through AutoDeploy and AutoScale Entra ID policies
- Mentor recent graduates in bridging the gap between their academics and current IT trend
- Ensure the various threats are identified, prevented and/or responded on a timely manner using various tools such as ManageEngine Desktop central Vulnerability Manager, TrendMicro for Anti-Virus and Mimecast for emails
SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Cognizant Technology Solutions
06.2014 - 08.2016
- Company Overview: India
- Part of Windows Server Administration team for private cloud data centre consisting of 150 Windows servers
- Ensure the servers are patched monthly through WSUS
- Technical point of contact for all Windows server related issues
- Manage and maintain the new and existing Windows group policy through Change control
- Manage Microsoft Windows Active directory for user administration and group policies for UBS project
- Part of service desk team to solve the L1 and L2 issues in a timely manner
- Provided induction for the new starters within the team of 20 members
- India
Education
Master of Science - INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND GLOBAL BUSINESS
University of Limerick
Limerick, Ireland10.2017
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University
06.2013
Skills
- AWS Security tools (SecurityHub, Guard Duty, Inspector)
- Microsoft Entra Management
- IBM QRadar (SIEM)
- Vulnerability Management
- Office 365 Management
- Windows Server 2016 Administrator
- Palo Alto Firewalls
- Remediation Planning
- Zero Trust Architecture Mindset
- Data loss prevention techniques
- Penetration testing
Certification
- Certified information systems security professional (CISSP)
- CompTIA Security +
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Timeline
Security Engineer
Fire Financial Services
06.2024 - Current
SECURITY SPECIALIST
Turas Mobility Services LTD (M50 EFlow)
05.2020 - Current
IT ENGINEER
H&MV Engineering
12.2017 - 05.2020
SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Cognizant Technology Solutions
06.2014 - 08.2016
Master of Science - INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND GLOBAL BUSINESS
University of Limerick
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University
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