Amarnath
Hyderabad
Summary
Dynamic security leader with extensive experience at Salesforce, excelling in team management and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in vulnerability management and security program development, driving robust security measures across multi-substrate infrastructures. Adept at automating security processes, enhancing incident response capabilities, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to mitigate risks effectively.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Security Engineering and Operations
Salesforce
Hyderabad
01.2024 - Current
- Managing a team of 10 members directly in multiple regions. (APAC/EMEA/AMER)
- Handling engineering and operations with Scrum/Kanban.
- Planning deliveries as part of release planning.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-regional teams to create strong ties, raise awareness of the cyber security team's capabilities, and appropriately identify business risks.
- Budget management for the team.
Manager/Lead Security Engineer (DevSecOps)
Salesforce
Hyderabad
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Leading a team of members across various time zones, which will include team management and architecting security tool deployment on multi-substrate infrastructure.
- I also worked as a PO and SM in the team.
- Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive threat and vulnerability management program to identify and remediate security issues across multiple systems and infrastructure.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices into the DevSecOps pipeline, ensuring security measures are built into the software development lifecycle.
- Developed and maintained security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
Senior Security Engineer (DevSecOps)
Salesforce
Hyderabad
11.2019 - 08.2022
- Deployed authenticated network device scanning and cloud security posture monitoring by creating custom signatures and handling the deployment strategies of vulnerability scanning tools for multi-substrate infrastructure.
- Provided security guidance on new technology initiatives including cloud computing deployments.
- Evaluated third party vendors' security controls prior to integration into the corporate infrastructure.
- Analyzed security procedure violations and developed plans to prevent recurrence.
Security Engineer
Salesforce
Hyderabad Area
11.2017 - 10.2019
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of security trends and best practices to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Performed system maintenance by handling security verifications of systems and processes.
- Managed access control systems to secure premises and sensitive areas.
- Conducted regular security audits to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Conducted periodic vulnerability scans using automated tools to detect weaknesses in the systems.
Senior Network Security Analyst
Landmark IT Solutions
Hyderabad
09.2016 - 10.2017
- At Landmark IT Solutions, we managed infrastructure, application, and network security for a U.S. retail sector client.
- Successfully met critical SLAs while effectively mitigating application and network-layer attacks.
- Investigated cyber-attacks by analyzing log files and identifying malicious activities.
- Audited networks and security systems to identify vulnerabilities.
- Created detailed reports documenting all security incidents including root cause analysis and recommendations for remediation.
SOC Engineer
Akamai Technologies
Bangalore Area
06.2015 - 09.2016
- Akamai Technologies excelled in serving premium customers by consistently delivering effective solutions in various attack scenarios (L4 and L7).
- Met critical SLAs, and engaged with customers to discern their specific mitigation requirements.
Jr. Security Analyst
Paladion Networks
Bengaluru Area
02.2014 - 05.2015
- Experienced in Anti-Phishing measures to prevent and detect fraudulent websites
- Engaged in SOC Operations including real-time security event monitoring, log analysis, and identification of phishing sites for clients
- Conducted real-time investigations and analysis of event logs
- Responsible for alerting and monitoring security alerts for clients
Education
Accelerate Aspiring Leaders Program -
Salesforce Accelerate Academy
05.2021
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) - Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University
12.2013
12TH CLASS - Mathematics and Computer Science
Kendriya Vidyalaya
12.2009
Skills
- Leadership and mentoring
- HC planning and budget management
- Security and Process Automation
- Security Program Management
- Strategic planning and developing KPI
- Security Incident management
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Management
- Vulnerability Management
- Config Mgmt Tools
Certification
- CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, ISC2
- CISA - Certified Information Security Auditor, ISACA
- CISM - Certified Information Security Manager, ISACA
- PMP - Project Management Professional, PMI
- PSM I and PSM II, Scrum.org
- CCSK v4, Cloud Security Alliance
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Timeline
Manager, Security Engineering and Operations
Salesforce
01.2024 - Current
Manager/Lead Security Engineer (DevSecOps)
Salesforce
08.2023 - 12.2023
Senior Security Engineer (DevSecOps)
Salesforce
11.2019 - 08.2022
Security Engineer
Salesforce
11.2017 - 10.2019
Senior Network Security Analyst
Landmark IT Solutions
09.2016 - 10.2017
SOC Engineer
Akamai Technologies
06.2015 - 09.2016
Jr. Security Analyst
Paladion Networks
02.2014 - 05.2015
Accelerate Aspiring Leaders Program -
Salesforce Accelerate Academy
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) - Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University
12TH CLASS - Mathematics and Computer Science
Kendriya Vidyalaya
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