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*)**. Tavistock Place, Cambridge CB4 3NB, UK.

2)29, Bodirukkara Rd, Kaldamulla, Moratuwa, SL.

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PPNo – N2435933 / Iqama - 243-***-****

E-Mail : ac45oy@r.postjobfree.com / ac45oy@r.postjobfree.com

Telephone : +947*-***-**** / +966-*****-****

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

About Me / What is my interest in this role:

“Information Security & Digital Forensics is my profession and IT Security Research & Development and IT Security Project Management is my passion”. I was grown up as an entrepreneur from my little age. I’m a UK Educated and UK Experienced IT Security & Digital Forensics Consultant with Fifteen years related the industrial experience. Also Qualified as, MSc in Information Security and Computer Forensics (UK), MSc in Datamining and Knowledge Management (UK) (Drop Out), Pg. Cert in Management Studies (UK), BSc (Hons) Com Eng, MBCS, MIEEE, MPMI. And, completed trainings are CISM, CISSP, CISA, CEH, CHIF, CGEIT, CRISC, Security+, PMP, ITIL, CCNA, Oracle Inside-Out, Oracle Application Security, White hat and GCIH & GCFA Trainings, Symantec Trainings (MSS, SEP, ATP & DLP).

My key strengths and why I am the right candidate:

Currently, I am working with Symantec Project for Saudi Electricity Company as Sn. IT Security Analyst and Lead for IT and OT Security Monitoring Operations. It accomplished with 35000 End Users and 8000 Servers & Devices. I have started my IT career as Data Encoder in 1997. I have started Computer learning from 1993 with dBASE, Clipper, Lotus 123 and DOS before windows 3.1 launching. In my Experience, nearly 14 years of Managerial and Consultant Level. In those 14 years, 5 years I spend in the UK with Exultant UK Limited as Manager for Enterprise IT Security Management, Worked as Consultant for SOC, Oracle Enterprise Security and Digital Forensics Analysis in FusionSyscom Oracle Golden Partner UK and Consultant in SLM Voice for IT, SOC, Telecom Security Systems Management & Fraud Analysis. Rest of the Years in Sri Lanka worked as Sn. Manager / Head of Information Security and Forensics in WinsysNetworks and Worked as Project Manager and Security Systems Engineer in University of Moratuwa (UN – NORAD Funded Project).

EXPERIENCE

07 /2017 – To date

Senior Information Security Analyst (IT and OT Security Operations)

Panta Consultancy UK (PVT) Ltd.,

Symantec Project in Saudi Electricity Company, KSA.

Nature of Job: This is a SOC implementing Project for Saudi Electricity company by Symantec.

Main Role:

Manage the Cyber Security Operations Center, IT & OT operations, Incident Response and Recovery.

Managing and operating SIEM solutions which as Symantec MSS, Endpoint and ATP.

Monitor Threat Intelligence Sources and analyse threat data, to determine the security impact of these emerging threats and tune security devices to pro-active block these emerging threats.

Team lead includes L1, L2 and fresh SOC members activities such as security monitoring, analysis and incidents handling to accomplish SOC goals and objectives. Also, Advanced Malware Analysis.

Support the maintenance and provide input to the Security Operations Department.

Developing and implementing SOC and IT & OT Security technical processes and procedures.

Lead the management of the emergency & critical incidents and coordinate to drive the Incident investigation and management activities with internal and external parties.

Handling security analysis of all security devices such as FWs, IPSs, WAFs, Mail GWs, F5 Big IP, IDSs AV systems, and Proxy devices on their logs and events for handling actions of implementation.

Escalating and Coordinating incident handling operations either manually or ticketing systems.

Recommending best handling actions to close and proactively manage threats and attacks by tuning security devices to block the attacks IOC's, TTP's and artefacts. Also, PlayBook Implementation.

Acting as SOC manager / SDM manager. Also, Provide SME support for incident response and recovery handling methodologies for enhancing Information Security and Operations.

Reporting to Top Management and Prepare Presentation about Current Security Strategies.

Preparing Proposals for IT and OT environmental IT Security Enhancements in Standards and GRC

03 /2013 – 6/2017 (4+ years)

Sn. Manager / Head of Information Security and Forensics

WinSys Networks (PVT) Ltd.,

Working for Qatar Projects in Sri Lanka and Qatar.

Nature of Job: This is a business implementing as Franchise in Sri Lanka, Qatar with SecureI2 UK.

Main Role:

Lead for SOC Operations, IT Security Management and Digital Forensic Projects & IT Audits.

Information Security Management System Development Lifecycle consultancy and Governance.

Consulting for Legal Enforcement for Digital Forensics and Evidencing for Court.

Documenting for Security issues identified during security assessments and Risk Analysis.

Consultancy & Evidencing for IT Security and Digital Forensics with Legal Enforcement.

Vulnerability and Risk Assessment cum Telecom and Financial Security Systems Integration.

02 /2008 – 02/2013 (5+ years)

Consultant for Enterprise IT Security Project & Oracle Security

Fusion Syscom Ltd, (In-House)

CEME Innovation Centre, Raynham, London.

Nature of Job: Company is Oracle Golden Partner for Supporting Telecommunication, Business, Banking and Financial Hubs. My responsible for the IT Security & Digital Forensic and Business Application Projects. And, corporate responsible for Running Systems and Projects Consultancy.

Main Role:

The lead of the SOC, IT Security & Digital Forensic Projects and Security for Enterprise Apps.

Data & Web Security, System auditing also Security and IT Stranded implementations.

Oracle Identity Management and Access Control Solutions Provide for Financial Hubs.

Digital forensics Projects, Setup and Maintain the Forensic Lab and Incident Response.

Vulnerability Assessment and penetration testing & assessments on Internet exposed systems.

Documenting technical issues identified during security assessments and Risk Analysis.

7/2001 – 01/2008 (6 years)

Project Manager & Security System Engineer

The University of Moratuwa,

Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.

Nature of Job: NORAD (UN) Funded Project for Interconnect all Universities in Sri Lanka.

Main Stakeholders: The Government of Sri Lanka, United Nations (NORAD), EuroNet (Norway), DMS, All Universities (17 Major Universities and Colleges) & University Grant Commission.

Main Role:

SOC Project Implementation & Functional Responsible, Coordinate scope definition, project planning & estimating during requirements & design phase to produce accurate cost estimates.

Project Committee Member of the Department of IT in Higher Education .

Internal Web Master for Undergraduate Division and University Administration Systems.

Engineering Studies Coordination for the third year and Final Year Undergraduate Student.

EDUCATION

08/2009 – 08/2011

MSc in Information Security and Computer Forensics

University of East London, Docklands Campus, University Way, London E16 2RD

IT Security Management GRC, ISMS, ISO27K, COBIT, COSO, ITIL, SOX, Physical Security, IAM.

Computer Security Network Security, Cloud Security, Database Security, Digital Security, SOC.

IT Low & Seizure and Examination Telecommunication Act, Police Act, Contract Low and other IT Lows.

Digital Forensics Penetration Testing, Social Engineering, FTK, EnCase, Helix, eDiscovery tools.

Research Topic: - “Mitigate the ID Threats Through Identity Management and Access Control Mechanism As a Service” (Finding Solution for Big Financial Frauds and Identity Frauds. Specially revise Banking security and Telecom Security with Role Management & Information Wright Management. My analysis, finding and recommendation are guided to upgrade the total security systems what we have at the moment. Especially, its cover Standard’s, Operations, Policies, Definitions, Laws and Technologies)

02/2008 –Pending / Reading

MSc in Data Mining and Knowledge Management. (Part-time Studies)

University of East London, Docklands Campus, University Way, London E16 2RD

Data Mining WEKA Tool, Machine Learning, Pattern Matching, Data Mining Algorithms

Advanced Database Management DBMS, Data warehousing, Data canter’s, Coding Performance

Project Management PMP, Prince2 Methodologies, Primavera, Case Studies, Risk and Procurement

Knowledge Management (Pending

01/2008 - 05/2008

Postgraduate Certificate in Management Studies – Merit Pass

London College of Management and IT 71 Whitechapel High Street, London E1 7PL.

Advanced Professional Development, Managing Change in Organisations,

Human Resources Management, Strategic Planning and Management,

Managing financial Resource, Strategic Marketing Management.

02/2000 - 07/2003

BSc (Hons) in Computer Engineering - Final Grade: A

Equal to BSc (Hons)

Full Professional Member British Computer Society (MBCS)

TRAININGS

System Implement and IT Skills Development Trainings

MSS, SEP, DPL, ATP, Malware Analysis, Deep Sight Intelligence, Log Analysis

Symantec

Saudi Electricity Company IT & OT Infrastructures, Operations Methodologies

System Administration of M-STAS Course

EuroNet - Norway

Brio Intelligent (Special Reports, Database Access, View Creation)

Sever Administration & Group Policies with Security Setting Course

DMS - Colombo

Oracle DB Programming / DBA Support Course

Oracle BIApps, Oracle Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing

Oracle – London / Reading

Oracle EPM, BPM, CRM, SCM and SOA, ADF, BEPL + Oracle Primavera

Identity Management and Access Control + IRM + Security Inside-Out

Management Skills Development Trainings

Positive Attitude

Mr Thilakasiri - SLIDA

[Senior Consultant]

Japanese 5 S System

Super Change

Dr Kumainthamalena

Personality Development

Prof. D.C.H. Senarath

Leadership & Life Skills Training Programme

LAUREL – Army Training

Personal Effectiveness

University of Moratuwa

University Administration System Development Trainings

Handling the Semester System of Conducting Academic Programs

Prof. Malik Ranashinge

Fees Module Course, Curriculum and Diploma Administration Course

EuroNet - Norway

Design of Reports and Transcripts of Grades Course

MEMBERSHIP

ID – 990268524

ID – 950448

ID – 80721315

ID – Pending

MBCS – Member of British Computer Society – UK

MPMI – Member of Project Management Institute – USA.

MIEEE – Member of Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers – USA.

MIIBA – Member of International Institute of Business Analysis – Canada.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION AND TRAININGS

03/2006

10/2008

08/2008

07/2008

08/2013

07/2013

12/2008

09/2008

11/2008

06/2008

Advanced Certificate in Project Management (PMI – Course Outline) – NIBM.

Project Management Professional - PMP (35 PDU) – Singapore Informatics.

Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management - ITIL V3 – University of Moratuwa.

Data Analysis with SPSS and Advanced SPSS Training – University of Colombo.

Certified Ethical Hacker Training CEH v8 Training + ComTIA Security+

Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator Training CHFI v8 Training

Certified Information System Security Professional Training– CISSP Training (ISC2)

Certified Information Security Manager – CISM Training (ISACA)

Certified Information System Auditor Training – CISA Training (ISACA)

CISCO Certify Network Associate Course Training - (CCNA) (640-802)

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE ON ADVANCED IT SECURITY MANAGEMENT

OT & IT Security Monitoring and IT Security Management Skills

IT & OT Security Monitoring Tools, Technologies, Methodologies, Standard and Policies Implementation.

Log Analysis, Advance Malware Analysis and Advance log Analysis with data querying and Data mining.

Incident Response, Escalation to Interest parties and follow up the case until close. Start Investigation on infected machine and devices through system internal tools and Forensic tools for Case & Legal Brief.

Generate Reports using reporting tools and utilities. Preparing Shift schedules and SOC Management.

Security Management and IT Audit Skills

Stranded and Frameworks implementation for Middle East (NIA, NESA) & Western Organisations.

Information & Business Security, Banking & Org Security, Credit card & Identity Fraud Analysis.

Social Engineering Protection, Application Support & Security Awareness Training and Programs.

IT Performance, Business Continuity Planning and IT Security Strategy Management.

Security Risk Assessment, IT Security System Auditing and best IT Advisory Management.

Governance Risk Compliance and Policies Making & Privilege Management.

Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Management and Change Management

Computer Forensics and Fraud Prevention Skills

Establishing Digital Forensic Lab and Perform Digital Forensic Investigation, Analysis and Data Recovery, Incident Response, Fraud Detection and Mal Activities. Forecast Insider Attacks.

Legal Brief, Crime Investigation, Evidence Collecting. Vulnerability Analysis, Pen Testing.

Forensic Accounting, ISO 37001 – Anti Bribery Management Systems and Business Security

Monitoring, Tuning and Improvement the Security Systems and Profiling & Screening.

Computer Security Incident Response, Penetration Testing and Patch Management.

Enterprise IT Security Analyst Skills

Governance Risk Compliance and Policies Making & Privilege Management. Role Management, Digital Right Management, Encryption Management System. Application Access Control.

Federated Identity Management & Access Control, Info. Right Management & Role Management.

Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Planning and Asset Management, Firewall Administration.

Intrusion Detection / Prevention System, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM).

Physical Security Management, Employee Performance Management, Surveillance Systems.

Monitoring Networks for Security Breaches and Perform Network Scanning and Vulnerability Assessments, Mitigating Threats by Analysing Data and Developing Plans.

Security System Management, Information Security Management System (ISMS).

Data and Web Security Skills

Oracle Security inside – out, Database Security, Data Leakage & Data Loss Prevention System.

Data Encryption, Stenographic Analysis, Audio Stenographic Analysis & Malware Detections.

Web Application Firewall, Perimeter security, web protection, DDoS detection and response.

Oracle Database Firewall, Data Masking, Classification System, SOA Security, VM Security.

Security Project Management Skills

Project planning and implementation, preparing budgets, RFQ/RFT and Project Documentation. Prince2 and PMI Project Management Methodologies. Also, Agile, SDLC, Scrum and RUP.

Primavera v6, EPPM, BI Publisher, SharePoint 2010, MS Project, MS Visio, Advanced MS Office.

ADVANCED IT SECURITY TECHNICAL SKILLS

IT & OT Security Management Methodologies and Technologies:

Security Stranded implementation such as ISO20000, ISO27001/2/3/4/5, ISO27014, ISO27035, ISO22301 and Risk Management ISO 31000 QMS and audited accreditations: ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, OHSAS 18001 : 2008, HIPPA, NERC CIP, NIST 800-82 and ISA/IEC 62443, CSA Frameworks, COBIT5, COSO, ITIL v4, TOGAF v9, SABSA, IDISA, NIA, NESA, ADSIC, ISR, SANS Security Controls, CIS Benchmark and PCI-DSS 3.1, PCI - QSA, SOX, Data Protection Act, British IT Lows ext... & ACPO-eCrime and ISO 37001.

Security Applications for IT & OT Security Monitoring & Operation Center Technologies:

LogRhythm, Splunk, ArcSight ESM, Symantec MSS, Imperva Securesphere, Balabit Syslog, Nessus, Symantec NESA, ADSIC, ISRAV, Symantec SDCS, QRadar, McAfee, Trend Micro, Secunia, Qualys, Qualys BrowserCheck, Cyberoam, Fortinet VDOM, Big IP ASM, Blucoat Solera, Fidells Endpoint, Lancope, HPSM, FireEye, Cisco ASA,/ PIX, Juniper SRX, Check Point, Palo Alto, SNORT, IDA Pro, Netwitness WireShark, CaptureBAT, WS-Security performance, Whitehat Security, Qualysguard, Retina, CoreImpact, Symantec SEE, PGP FDE, Safenet, Fortigate DLP, Symantec SEE, PGP FDE, Safenet, Fortigate DLP.

Digital Forensic, Pen Testing & Incident Response and Advance Malware Analysis:

Encase, FTK, Helix, WinHex, HBGary, Mandiant MIR, Paraben, SysInternals suite, RegRipper, Volatility, HBGary Responder, Mandiant Redline, host-centric, network-centric, SIFT, log-centric security analysis. X-Ways, F-Response, Responder Pro, OllyDbg, Metasploit, Cuckoo, Java, Javascript, Assembly Language, Powershell, SQL, PL SQL, Python. Cyberbit SCADAShield (ICS/SCADA), STIX, TAXII, MAEC, CybOX, Anomali, Yara Rules.

IT Security Defence in Depth & Identity and Access Management:

Oracle Security inside – out, Federated Identity Management and Access Control, SSO, Oracle IDM Suite, Information Right Management, DevOps, SAML, XACML, OpenID, OAuth 2.0, OATH, OpenAuth. Integrated Automated Identity, ForgeRock IAM, Microsoft FIM, IBM TIM, Tivoli Directory Integrator, IBM Identity & Access Suite, CA Identity Suite and Oracle Mobile Security, Sophos SharePoint Security.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE ON BUSINESS MANAGEMENT / ADMINISTRATION

General Management Skills

Communication Skills, Excellent Presentation, Interpersonal, Negotiation, ProActive, Leadership skills, IT Service Management and Business Service Management, Staff Training and Development.

Service (SLA), Operational Level (OLA) and Carrying out maintaining license information (CLA).

Managing enhancements & support of application and infrastructure while contributing to business – IT strategy & IT budgeting of the assigned LOBs and Change Management and CAPEX/OPEX.

Design and Develop network architecture, specific network components and infrastructure, High-End Trouble Shooting skills, Caring End User expectation and Take care of High Availability.

Big Data, Business Intelligence and Data Mining & Data Analysis Skills

BI Apps, Business Intelligence & Data warehousing and Data Mining & Knowledge Management.

ETL / DAC / Analytics, Informatica PowerCenter, Hadoop, SOA, ADF, BPEL, LDAP and WebLogic.

SPSS / SAS / Micro statics. WEKA data mining, Oracle Data Miner and Survey Tools.

Business Application & Database Management and System Engineering

IT Architecture for Business, Application, Data & Technical (TOGAF 9.1) and SOA, BPEL & ADF, ERP, EPM, BPM, CRM, SCM, Enterprise Data Quality, GoldenGate, Big Data, ODI and Data Warehouse. Oracle E-Business Suite R12, Oracle Database and MS SQL database and SQL, NoSQL & PL/SQL.

Operation System Support and Business System Support (Data Collection, Mediation, Billing, Monitoring, Assurance, Fraud Management and Provisioning, Number Management) and Portal.

Server Platform (SPARC, EXTRADATA) Blade servers, HP Enclosure and SAN/NAS. TCP/IP, DHCP, WINS, DNS, SCCM & VMware, Active Directory, Exchange, Protocols and Email Gateway,

Lync, SharePoint Server, VDI Citrix XenDesktop, Application Load Balancing (F5 Big IP & Netscaler) & Azure

Security System Monitoring, Virus Protecting Tools, Server OS (Solaris, AIX, Windows) & Desktop OSs

REFEREES (CONTACTS ARE ON REQUEST)

Dr Tharick

Consultant. Fusion Syscom UK. CEME Innovation Centre, London.

Dr Ameer Al-Nemrat,

Lecturer and Programme Leader, University of East London, London.

Mr Zakariya

Business Development Manager, Symantec – Saudi Electricity Company. KSA

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