Project Manager Cyber Security

Experienced IT professional with over ** years of expertise in implementing Security

Policies, Protocols, Procedures, and Best Practices. Recent 3 years spent as an IT Project Manager focusing on Security, Threat Management, Risk Management, and Compliance. Skilled in implementing solutions to safeguard Networks, Systems, and Information Assets for diverse organizations. Proficient in budget control for Security Operations and Expense Monitoring. Demonstrated ability in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security threats using tools such as Cyber Security, SIEM, IDS/IPS, Firewall, EDR, Email Gateway, Web Proxy, and vulnerability scanners. Adept at incident triage and response procedures, collaborating with fellow security professionals to enhance overall security posture. Experienced in supervising, training, and recruiting interns for security projects, contributing to the development of a skilled workforce. TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

SOC and Incident Response : SIEM, Splunk, Firewall, EDR, IPS, Proxy. EDR : Crowd strike, Tanium.

Firewall : Palo alto.

Email Gateway : Proofpoint, Symantec.

Web Proxy : Bluecoat, Z scaler.

Web Application Firewall : Imperva, Silverline

Anti-Malware : Symantec Endpoint, McAfee

IDS/IPS : Tipping point, McAfee

Ticketing Tools : Remedy Smart IT, ServiceNow

Malware Analysis : Wireshark, McAfee ATD, Nmap, Hybrid Analysis Vulnerability Management : Qualys, Nessus

Project Management : Agile, Scrum, Lean, Six Sigma, Kanban, Waterfall Programming & Databases : Python, SQL, Java, JavaScript, C++, HTML/CSS Operating Systems : Windows, Linux, MacOS, UNIX.

Ticketing Tool : Service Now.

Cloud Security & Identity and Access Management (IAM). Cloud Technologies : AWS, Azure, GCP.

MURALI DHAR

Senior IT & Cyber Security Project Manager

Location : California EMAIL : ***********@*****.*** CAREER SUMMARY:

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Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/murali-yb-4b014822a/ Phone : 818-***-****

Certifications:

Certified in Network, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), CompTIA Security+ Certification

Robinhood Market Inc California, USA (Remote)

Senior IT & Cyber Security Project Manager Feb 2020 – Present IT Security Project Management:

Led the planning and initiation of IT security projects, resulting in a 20% reduction in project execution time.

Implemented risk management strategies, leading to a 25% decrease in IT security incidents. Successfully managed the implementation of multiple cyber security initiatives, reducing breach attempts by 40%.

Project Tracking and Delivery Optimization:

Utilized analytics to track project progress, enhancing project delivery timelines. Implemented agile methodologies, resulting in a 40% improvement in project delivery efficiency. Endpoint Security Management:

Administered Mobile Device Management (MDM) and endpoint management solutions across 10 systems, including laptop encryption, server security, and 200 employee mobile phones. Managed compliance with industry regulations including GDPR, SOX, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and TPRM.

Feature Delivery and Roadblock Mitigation:

Assisted with project schedules and achieved 100% of feature deadlines by identifying and mitigating engineering roadblocks.

Cost Reduction and Process Streamlining:

Developed an internal tool to streamline the onboarding process for new third-party vendors, reducing costs by $40K monthly.

Cloud Infrastructure Management:

Experienced in cloud application and server virtualization using AWS (Amazon Web Services) and Azure.

Proficient in Amazon Web Services (AWS) provisioning and knowledgeable in AWS services such as EC2, S3, Glacier, ELB (Load Balancers), ECR, CLI, RDS, SNS, VPC, IAM, CLI, EBS, CloudWatch, Redshift, and API Integration with Puppet.

Vulnerability Management and Incident Response:

Implemented a comprehensive vulnerability management system, leading to a 25% reduction in security vulnerabilities.

Managed security measures implementation, reducing the risks of breach by 20%. Handled incident response protocols, resulting in a 30% reduction in incident response time. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Humana Cincinnati, OH

Sr. Security Engineer Sep 2018 to Jan 2020

Implemented a comprehensive vulnerability management system, leading to a 25% reduction in security vulnerabilities.

Oversaw the execution of cyber security protocols, resulting in a 30% decrease in cyber threats Managed project scope and objectives, leading to project delivery ahead of schedule. Analyze, troubleshoot, and investigate security-related information systems anomalies based on security platform reporting, network traffic, log files, host-based and automated security alerts. Conduct proactive monitoring and efficient triage of security events. Investigate all security alerts, utilizing tools and log files to differentiate whether the event is a false positive or a security incident.

Monitor diverse security events and logs (Proxy, IPS/IDS, Firewall, Email, Anti-Malware, Endpoints, Web Application Firewall) for situational awareness. Investigate reported suspicious emails, categorize them, and respond to users with findings and recommendations.

Collect and analyze threat intelligence feeds, investigating potential Indicators of Compromise

(IOCs).

Develop SOC monitoring use cases to proactively detect emerging threats. Fine-tune SIEM rules to minimize false positives and eliminate false negatives. Monitor the health of security sensors and SIEM infrastructure.

Deliver concise SOC reports to senior management, outlining the current security status, recent incidents, threat trends, and control effectiveness Green Dot Corporation California

Cyber Security Analyst Jan 2017 to Aug 2018

Proactively detected threats through continuous event monitoring and Triage. Investigated and classified security alerts for rapid response

Managed security measures implementation, reducing risks of breach by 20%. Handled incident response protocols leading to a 30% reduction in incident response time Utilized analytics to track project progress, resulting in improved project delivery timelines. Optimized SIEM rules for accurate threat identification. Monitored events from various sources for comprehensive threat analysis. Collected and reviewed threat intelligence for proactive defense. State Farm IL Illinois

IT Security Analyst May 2013 to Dec 2016

Analyzed and implemented IT security measures, leading to a 25% reduction in security threats. Managed IT security incident response procedures, reducing incident response time by 30%. Analyzed project reports and tracked project progress, improving project delivery timelines. Responded swiftly to suspicious emails, enhancing security measures. Mitigated intrusion attempts, ensuring a secure environment. Contributed to maintaining a 24*7 security operations center for continuous vigilance. Avineon Private Ltd India

Network Engineer July 2006 to Aug 2010

Install all new hardware, Systems, and software for networks, Install, Configure, and maintain network services, equipment, and devices.

Implementing and maintaining network infrastructure including Installation and configuration of routers, switches, firewalls, and access points.

Troubleshooting network issues and implementing solutions. Creating the User, Groups and Provide the Global Roles for that Groups or Users. Deep understanding of network protocols, including TCP/IP, SNMP, SMTP, NTP, DNS, LDAP, etc. Involved in bridge calls for troubleshooting and Provided 24x7 on call production support Conferences & Training : Attended BlackHat and DEF CON cybersecurity conferences, Completed Advanced Threat Tactics course.

EDUCATION:

Master of Science in Information technology - Concordia University USA. Bachelor of Science in Information technology - JNTU University, India 2006

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