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Avinash Giri

Avinash Giri

Identity And Access Management ENGINEER
Hyderabad

Summary

Senior cyber security analyst with over 8 years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM). Specializes in user life cycle and access management, along with process development. Demonstrated ability to resolve Active Directory issues using SIEM tools like SPLUNK and troubleshoot user access problems. Skilled in compliance and regulatory tasks to enhance organizational cybersecurity posture.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Mphasis Ltd
09.2024 - Current
  • Led the design and implementation of scalable infrastructure solutions, enhancing system performance and reducing downtime.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud resource allocation, improving operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Developed automated scripts for system monitoring and maintenance, significantly streamlining workflows and reducing manual errors.
  • Mentored junior engineers on best practices in infrastructure design, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Spearheaded the migration of legacy systems to cloud platforms, resulting in improved agility and scalability of services.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of existing infrastructure, identifying opportunities for optimization and implementing strategic enhancements.
  • Enhanced security protocols across infrastructure systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safeguarding sensitive data.
  • Established and maintained documentation for infrastructure processes, facilitating knowledge sharing and operational consistency across teams.
  • Led migration projects from legacy systems to modern platforms, reducing maintenance costs while enhancing capabilities for endusers.
  • Achieved higher data availability by designing and implementing effective backup strategies.
  • Developed detailed documentation for all implemented solutions, facilitating seamless knowledge transfer among team members.
  • Spearheaded efforts to achieve regulatory compliance within the IT infrastructure landscape by developing and enforcing relevant policies and procedures.
  • Established a framework for regular system audits to detect anomalies or areas requiring improvements; promptly addressed findings accordingly.
  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure optimal pricing, service quality, and timely delivery of products and services.
  • Enabled seamless communication between disparate systems by implementing and maintaining interoperability solutions.
  • Streamlined system updates with automated processes, improving overall efficiency and minimizing disruptions.
  • Ensured consistent performance of applications and systems by conducting thorough capacity planning analyses.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies to determine their potential benefits for the organization''s IT infrastructure strategy.
  • Mentored junior team members on best practices in infrastructure engineering, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Balanced workloads across multiple environments using virtualization technologies, resulting in improved resource utilization rates and reduced operational expenses.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive disaster recovery plans, ensuring business continuity during critical events.
  • Worked closely with developers to establish rigorous testing protocols that ensured new deployments met performance requirements prior to going live.

Cyber Security Analyst

Horizontal Talent [Target Corporation Client]
02.2022 - 09.2024
  • Handled entitlement testing for the target web applications.
  • Handled internal testing for SOX- NON SOX target web applications.
  • Handled Audit requests over SharePoint portal.
  • Managed user access review for the organization.
  • Handled calls with clients to identify IAM business issues and capture improvement opportunities.
  • Experienced with role based access control , access requests and certifications
  • Led incident response efforts to detect, analyze, and mitigate potential cyber threats, enhancing overall security posture.
  • Developed and implemented security policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
  • Conducted regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, identifying weaknesses and recommending remediation strategies.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate security measures into IT infrastructure, improving system resilience against attacks.
  • Provided training and mentorship to junior analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
  • Analyzed security incidents and trends, producing actionable reports that informed strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
  • Implemented security awareness programs for employees, significantly reducing the risk of human error in data breaches.
  • Performed regular reviews of user access rights, minimizing the risk posed by insider threats or compromised accounts.
  • Analyzed security incidents post-resolution, identifying areas for improvement in both technical controls and incident response processes.
  • Reduced risk of cyber attacks by conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
  • Improved incident response times by developing and maintaining cybersecurity playbooks for common attack scenarios.

Cyber Prevent Engineer

Vodafone Intelligent Solutions [VOIS]
07.2017 - 02.2022
  • Set up Splunk Dashboards for identifying identity provisioning , modification and de-provisioning issues.
  • Supported IAM services and issues with DevOps management model.
  • Experienced with OSB , OIM , OAM , LDAP for managing user life cycle management.
  • Contributions to quality gate management tasks for prod go-live deployments.
  • Handled service improvement manager tasks to bring resolutions to user access issues.
  • Experienced with SOX Audits.
  • Handled production utility upgrades.
  • Handled business documentation for product migration of Oracle 11g to 12C version.
  • Supported IAM Tickets with BMC Remedy tool .
  • Developed and implemented cybersecurity protocols that significantly reduced vulnerabilities and enhanced system integrity across platforms.
  • Led cross-functional teams in conducting risk assessments, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
  • Designed and optimized security frameworks using advanced tools, resulting in improved incident response times and minimized threats.
  • Spearheaded training initiatives for staff on cybersecurity awareness, fostering a culture of vigilance and proactive risk management.
  • Managed incident response efforts during security breaches, analyzing root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Collaborated with IT teams to integrate new security technologies, enhancing overall network resilience and protection against cyber threats.
  • Conducted regular audits of security systems and processes, identifying areas for improvement and driving continuous enhancement efforts.
  • Mentored junior engineers in cybersecurity best practices, promoting knowledge sharing and skill development within the team.
  • Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
  • Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
  • Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
  • Presented technical findings to stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project status and goals.
  • Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
  • Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
  • Optimized engineering processes by implementing innovative solutions and streamlining workflow.
  • Enhanced product performance by conducting thorough failure analysis and recommending improvements.
  • Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.

Education

MS - Cybersecurity

SimpliLearn
01.2021

B.Tech - Information Technology

NITK
01.2017

Skills

Access certification

References

  • Keitumetse, Mogoase, Functional Lead for WIAM (Workforce Identity and Access Management) Service Owner, Vodafone Group Services, mentor, 2021-01-08, I currently worked closely with Avinash as an Operations Engineer in our IAM Cyber Prevent space. He is very effective at bringing resolutions to long running issues, innovate solutions that simplify customer experience, and proactive in finding our problems and analyse with the team and alone to find smart solutions. I find that he invests his time in results, smart working and always curious about aspects outside the Operations world., He effectively implements initiatives, derives data-driven solutions with Splunk, Automation and other service improvments while upgrading his skills and sharing his learnings with the team. He jumped head-on on the SafeAgile methodology we are working on and displayed tremendous work ethic, interest, and dedication to contribute to simplify our work and get into grips with the new ways of working., I also appreciate that he is assertive, you do not have to follow him around he updates you timeously, and not shy to ask challenging questions.
  • Prashil, Badwaik, Vodafone India Services Pvt Ltd - now VOIS, managed Avinash directly, 2022-09-07, I rarely come across real talents who stand out like Avinash. I had the pleasure of working with him for past years at Vodafone India Services Pvt Ltd- now VOIS, collaborating on several project teams. His ability to handle multiple projects was unlike any I’ve seen before and made a dramatic increase in the productivity level of our teams. No matter how tense a meeting, he made sure everyone left with a smile. His business savvy is complemented by his creative acumen, worldliness, and mastery of storytelling. As a team member or a leader, Avinash earns my highest recommendation.

AWARDS

Won Institute level Bosh Hackathon event., Won Star award for project upgrade.

References

  • Keitumetse, Mogoase, Functional Lead for WIAM (Workforce Identity and Access Management) Service Owner, Vodafone Group Services, mentor, 2021-01-08, I currently worked closely with Avinash as an Operations Engineer in our IAM Cyber Prevent space., He is very effective at bringing resolutions to long running issues, innovate solutions that simplify customer experience, and proactive in finding our problems and analyse with the team and alone to find smart solutions., I find that he invests his time in results, smart working and always curious about aspects outside the Operations world., He effectively implements initiatives, derives data-driven solutions with Splunk, Automation and other service improvments while upgrading his skills and sharing his learnings with the team., He jumped head-on on the SafeAgile methodology we are working on and displayed tremendous work ethic, interest, and dedication to contribute to simplify our work and get into grips with the new ways of working., I also appreciate that he is assertive, you do not have to follow him around he updates you timeously, and not shy to ask challenging questions.
  • Prashil, Badwaik, Vodafone India Services Pvt Ltd - now VOIS, managed Avinash directly, 2022-09-07, I rarely come across real talents who stand out like Avinash., I had the pleasure of working with him for past years at Vodafone India Services Pvt Ltd- now VOIS, collaborating on several project teams., His ability to handle multiple projects was unlike any I’ve seen before and made a dramatic increase in the productivity level of our teams., No matter how tense a meeting, he made sure everyone left with a smile., His business savvy is complemented by his creative acumen, worldliness, and mastery of storytelling., As a team member or a leader, Avinash earns my highest recommendation.

Interests

Cricket

Cooking

Martial Arts

Marathons

Music

Foodie

Timeline

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Mphasis Ltd
09.2024 - Current

Cyber Security Analyst

Horizontal Talent [Target Corporation Client]
02.2022 - 09.2024

Cyber Prevent Engineer

Vodafone Intelligent Solutions [VOIS]
07.2017 - 02.2022

MS - Cybersecurity

SimpliLearn

B.Tech - Information Technology

NITK
Avinash GiriIdentity And Access Management ENGINEER