ANKUR CHAUDHARY
Bangalore
Summary
Principal security engineer with 10+ years of experience in designing and implementing enterprise security solutions for cloud infrastructure and ServiceNow platforms. Expertise in AI security vulnerability management and security automation. Achieved significant enhancements in security posture through effective remediation programs and integration of security platforms, collaborating with global stakeholders.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Security Engineer
Unisys
Bengaluru
06.2024 - Current
- Led enterprise vulnerability detection, security compliance, and remediation across cloud environments.
- Integrated Wiz, Invicti, and Microsoft Sentinel with SIEM and ServiceNow workflows.
- Directed ServiceNow Security Center hardening to strengthen controls and improve compliance.
Senior Security Engineer
7-Eleven
Bangalore
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Triage vulnerability reports across operating system and cloud systems using SCCM and Tanium.
- Remediate OS and cloud vulnerabilities through consistent SCCM and Tanium actions.
- Manage incident and ticket resolution flows using ServiceNow, Jira, and Confluence.
Cybersecurity Engineer
Xylem Water Solutions
Bangalore
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Established and updated InfoSec standards and guidelines to enhance organisational security posture.
- Investigated daily security threats and incidents, enforcing secure access protocols to mitigate risks.
- Managed Palo Alto firewall policies and phishing analysis via Proofpoint.
- Coordinated patching using Altiris and monitored endpoints with Redcloak and SentinelOne to ensure compliance and security.
- Conducted monthly Qualys scans on servers/web apps.
Principal Security Engineer
Paladion Network Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
06.2017 - 06.2020
- Conducts forensic analysis using ArcSight, AD, and Cisco IPS/firewalls to spot incidents.
- Enhances detection through custom correlation rules and adjusts dashboard configurations.
- Improves team methodologies and builds detection use cases.
- Creates incident reports that validate threats and analyse false positives.
- Creates incident reports for threat validation and false-positive analysis.
Linux Administrator
Fran Connect India Software
Noida
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Deployed and maintained Linux systems, implementing backup policies and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity.
- Managed user roles, configured cron jobs, and optimised storage configurations for improved system performance.
- Diagnosed and resolved server and network issues, minimising downtime and enhancing system reliability.
Principal Security Engineer
Virtuosos Solution India Software
New Delhi
12.2014 - 05.2016
- Monitored MySQL, Apache, and Linux servers for dependable daily performance.
- .Administered MySQL, Apache, and Linux servers to maintain reliability and uptime.
- Monitored Apache and Linux services to support stable server performance.
Education
B.Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Dr. K.N. Modi Institute of Engineering & Technology
Ghaziabad01-2014
Skills
- Vulnerability Management: Vulnerability scanning, risk assessment, patch management, prioritisation, remediation, and validation
- Cloud and Endpoint Security: Wiz, Aqua Security, Orca Security, JAMF, SentinelOne, and RedCloak
- Incident Response: Threat analysis, phishing investigation, incident triage, containment, and response
- Security Architecture: Integration of Wiz, Invicti, SIEM platforms, and ServiceNow security workflows
- Security Compliance: Security control assessment, IT audit support, compliance monitoring, and alignment with industry best practices
- Security Tools and Firewalls: Palo Alto Networks, Proofpoint, Symantec Altiris, and Microsoft SCCM
- Ticketing and Collaboration: ServiceNow, Jira, and Confluence
- Scripting and Automation: Shell scripting, Linux automation, cron jobs, and Crontab scheduling
Certification
CEH, Certified Ethical Hacker
Languages
Hindi
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Principal Security Engineer
Unisys
06.2024 - Current
Senior Security Engineer
7-Eleven
08.2022 - 05.2024
Cybersecurity Engineer
Xylem Water Solutions
06.2020 - 07.2022
Principal Security Engineer
Paladion Network Pvt Ltd
06.2017 - 06.2020
Linux Administrator
Fran Connect India Software
06.2016 - 06.2017
Principal Security Engineer
Virtuosos Solution India Software
12.2014 - 05.2016
B.Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Dr. K.N. Modi Institute of Engineering & Technology