Reza Maserrat

Toronto, ON, Canada 647-***-**** ad46zz@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/reza-maserrat-cissp-18333446/

Profile:

Experienced cybersecurity professional with expertise in architecting IT and OT security strategies into the core of all projects, safeguarding cloud initiatives, designing network infrastructure, and engineering security applications.

Certifications

Security: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Cloud Security: AWS Solutions Architect; AWS Security; Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator; Microsoft Azure Security Engineer

Network: Cisco CCNP Switching and Router, CCNP Security, CCIE VoIP, CXFS, CCDA

IT: ITIL Foundation V3

Key Roles & Experience

IT & OT Security Architect

Architected IT, OT, and ICS security strategies based on end-to-end risk assessments to allow business to achieve their goals while following best security practices. Assessed third party risks and the risks exposed to data assets.

Cloud Security Architect

Designed and enforced security requirements for cloud-based solutions and proof of concepts (POC) to protect cloud data assets. Proactively identify and remediate findings from gap analysis and risk assessments on the Azure and AWS cloud infrastructure platforms.

SIEM Security Engineer

Subject Matter Expert (SME) for multiple SIEM platforms including Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight, and LogRhythm. Developed and tuned SIEM components to monitor and protect information assets by building custom Regex rules to reduce noise and highlight important alerts.

Cisco Network Engineer

Performed as Tier 3 level support for all aspects pertaining to network engineering including firewall and router rules, network upgrades, network recovery, and network optimization.

Projects & Initiatives

Metretek Remote Gas Meter Reading Implementation

Architected OT security strategies for new gas meter reading application for commercial and industrial gas customers across NE and NY regions. Primary security focus was securing the network traffic across telephone and cellular communications.

Snowflake Cloud Data Warehouse Deployment

Constructed a new secure implementation of the Snowflake cloud data warehouse solution. Resolved challenges in finding strategies to securely integrate multiple data sources and DB mainframe systems.

Qlik Data Integration Platform and Matillion ETL Tool Program

Delivered a comprehensive secure integration of a Qlik Data Integration platform and Matillion ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) solution to allow teams to visualize and transform large datasets.

AWS Cloud Security Assessment and Risk Posture Analysis

Audited the security posture of cloud assets which include security controls, compliance checks, exposure to threats, and compliance check on AWS environment.

Career History

Lead Security Architect Dec. 2020 - Current

National Grid; Waltham, MA, USA

Contracted by Wipro. Strategize security implementation to ensure best security practices into built into every unique IT and OT project while allowing the business to achieve their goals and vision.

Security Architect & Engineer Aug 2019 – Nov 2020

MUFG Bank (Wipro contract); New York City, NY, USA

Contracted by Wipro. Design and deploy security applications for all cyber security initiatives.

SIEM Engineer Mar 2019 – Aug 2019

RBC Bank; Toronto, ON, Canada

SME for the SIEM platform to develop correlation rules surrounding to reduce false positive findings and maximize security response efficiencies.

Cloud Security Architect & SIEM Engineer Mar 2018 – Mar 2019

Scalar Decisions (CDW Canada); Toronto, ON, Canada

Architect, Design, develop, build, implement, test, secure, and maintain SIEM (LogRhythm) environment (Security SIEM and Application SIEM) from concept to completion.

Cloud Security Architect & SIEM Engineer Oct 2016 – Mar 2018

Deloitte Canada; Toronto, ON, Canada

Consulting position to ensure best security practices are being followed in the client’s cloud initiatives. Design and build various SIEM environments including Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight, and LogRhythm.

SIEM Engineer Apr 2014 – Oct 2016

Forsythe Technology (Sirius); Mississauga, ON, Canada

Consulting position to improve SIEM alerts and dashboards.

Network Engineer Aug 2012 – Mar 2014

Jacobs Company; Edmonton, AB, Canada

Consulting position to support client’s network infrastructure including firewalls, routers, switches, and VoIP gateways.

Education:

B.S. Computer Science, Azad University (Iran)

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