Abhinav Pathak
Pune
Summary
A highly results-driven Security Consultant with over 10 years of expertise in cybersecurity, cloud security, and risk management. Demonstrated success in delivering robust security solutions across multiple platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP, with a strong focus on ISO 27001 compliance. Proficient in conducting comprehensive security architecture reviews, executing risk assessments, and implementing security controls to mitigate vulnerabilities. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments, while employing cutting-edge technologies to drive security excellence and protect critical assets.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Security Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
11.2022 - Current
- Conducted security architecture reviews for over 20 web, mobile, and thick client applications, evaluating and strengthening security controls based on data sensitivity and application functionality, resulting in 30% reduction in identified vulnerabilities.
- Performed public cloud security reviews across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments, ensuring compliance with security best practices, improving cloud security posture by 25%.
- Led cloud configuration reviews, validating security controls, and ensuring 100% adherence to cloud migration processes, reducing cloud misconfigurations by 40%.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to assess and remediate critical security vulnerabilities, successfully addressing 95% of vulnerabilities within first remediation cycle.
Senior Administrator
Wipro Technologies
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Conduct security device health checks on Fortinet firewalls and Zscaler proxies, providing reports to senior management
- Resolve incidents related to port blocking, URL filtering, and SSL bypass through deep troubleshooting of firewall and network configurations
- Implement security policies, including global deny/allow lists and SSL bypass, enhancing the organization's overall security posture
- Managed incident tickets via SNOW (ServiceNow), maintaining high-resolution rates.
Security Specialist
HCL Technologies
01.2015 - 08.2021
- Performed security health checks and troubleshooting on Cisco ASA, Checkpoint firewalls, and IronPort
- Resolved complex security incidents related to email traffic, firewall rules, and suspicious domains across multiple platforms
- Managed the configuration and setup of Site-to-Site VPNs and SSL VPNs for various clients, ensuring secure communication channels
- Participated in firewall hardening by disabling unused rules and optimizing configurations for enhanced security.
Network Support Engineer
CMC Ltd (CRIS - Centre for Railway Information Systems)
09.2013 - 01.2015
- Administered LAN/WAN infrastructure and provided technical support for IT applications within the Indian Railways
- Diagnosed and resolved network connectivity issues, performing troubleshooting using tools like ping, tracert, and telnet
- Managed the maintenance and upgrading of software applications on the LAN, ensuring reliable network operations.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Information Technology -
GHRCE, Nagpur University
Nagpur 04.2001 - 05.2013
Skills
ServiceNow (SNOW)
Remedy
HP OMI
Palo Alto
Cisco IronPort
WebSense Proxy
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Security Architecture Review
Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Incident Response & Threat Analysis
ISO 27001 Compliance
Network Security (Fortinet, Zscaler, Cisco ASA)
Vulnerability Management
Firewall Policy Design & Troubleshooting
ITIL Framework
Certification
ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
Timeline
Security Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
11.2022 - Current
Senior Administrator
Wipro Technologies
08.2021 - 11.2022
Security Specialist
HCL Technologies
01.2015 - 08.2021
Network Support Engineer
CMC Ltd (CRIS - Centre for Railway Information Systems)
09.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Information Technology -
GHRCE, Nagpur University
04.2001 - 05.2013
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