ANAND KUDVA
Security Analyst
Bengaluru
Summary
Skilled Security Analyst specializing in Identity & Access Management (IAM), security operations, and incident response. Managed enterprise access lifecycles and monitored cloud and network telemetry to mitigate security vulnerabilities. Collaborated with engineering, compliance, and IT services to enhance ticket resolution processes, enforce SLAs, and ensure continuous audit readiness.
Overview
4
4
Languages
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Analyst
Optiv Security India Private Ltd
Bangalore
12.2022 - Current
- Implemented identity access management solutions and configured granular role-based access control (RBAC) settings across Microsoft Azure and local network resources.
- Conducted thorough investigation of access anomalies and security events, executing structured root cause analysis (RCA) and deploying corrective remediation actions.
- Monitored identity data synchronization and integrations to eliminate data inconsistencies, execute continuous identity clean-up to ensure directory accuracy and minimize risk exposure.
- Monitored identity data synchronization and integrations, eliminate data inconsistencies and ensured directory accuracy to minimize risk exposure.
- Investigated access anomalies and security events, conducting structured root cause analysis (RCA) and deploying corrective remediation actions.
- Supported mission-critical IAM platform maintenance workflows, including patch deployment, version upgrades, and ongoing operational health diagnostics.
- Formulated comprehensive audit artifacts and technical checklists, delivering evidence repositories to satisfy internal governance and regulatory compliance mandates.
- Authored technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and knowledge-base articles to optimize team workflows and accelerate onboarding.
Program Manager
PlaceXplore
Udupi
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between technical personnel and executive leadership, enhancing clarity of project milestones and stakeholder communication.
- Coordinated operational resource allocation, evaluating project outcomes and milestones through structured performance metrics and KPI reporting.
- Coordinated operational resource allocation and evaluated project outcomes through structured performance metrics and KPI reporting to inform strategic decision-making.
- Conducted specialized training sessions for team members, promoting standardized documentation practices and structured project management disciplines.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Bachelor in Culinary Arts
Manipal University
Manipal06-2019
Higher Secondary / Intermediate - Commerce
Govt PU College
Udupi04-2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Manipal Junior College
Manipal05-2010
Skills
- Identity and Access management
- IAM & Governance: User Provisioning & Deprovisioning, Cloud Access Control, Active Directory, Access control, Identity Data Integration, Audit Artifacts Preparation
- Cloud & Infrastructure: Microsoft Azure, Active Directory (AD), Telemetry analysis, Firewall monitoring
- Security Information Management
- Incident response
- Intrusion detection
- Endpoint security
Accomplishments
- Best Employee Award – 2025
- Best Bowler of the Year (Office Tournament)
Certification
CompTIA Security+, SAL – TryHackMe
HONORS & LANGUAGES
Best Employee Award – 2025, Best Bowler of the Year (Office Tournament)
Timeline
Security Analyst
Optiv Security India Private Ltd
12.2022 - Current
Program Manager
PlaceXplore
03.2022 - 12.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Manipal Junior College
Higher Secondary / Intermediate - Commerce
Govt PU College
Bachelor's Degree - Bachelor in Culinary Arts
Manipal University