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Balaji V

Salem

Summary

An experienced cybersecurity professional with a strong background in vulnerability management. Proficient in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security vulnerabilities across diverse IT environments. Skilled in using industry-leading tools like Tenable Nessus and Qualys, adept at prioritizing risks based on business impact and threat intelligence. Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive remediation efforts and improve overall security posture. Seeking to leverage expertise to enhance the security framework of a forward-thinking organization.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Security Analyst

Motherson Technology Service Ltd.
09.2024 - Current
  • Analyze, validate, and approve Microsoft's monthly security patches to meet vulnerability management objectives. This process ensures security updates are deployed with minimal operational impact, based on the severity reported in each Knowledge Base (KB) article.
  • Performed detailed analysis of third-party software findings from vendor advisories and internal security assessments, identifying risks and recommending strategic workarounds on monthly basis.
  • Scheduling and initiating regular vulnerability scans across various assets such as networks, applications, cloud environments, endpoints using tools like Nessus, Tenable SC and Qualys.
  • Reviewing and interpreting large volumes of scan data to identify actual vulnerabilities, differentiate between true positives and false positives.
  • Applying risk scoring methodologies namely CVSS and MITRE to prioritize vulnerabilities based on severity, exploitability, and business impact.
  • Assess and prioritize vulnerabilities by analyzing technical severity in conjunction with business criticality. Then collaborating with stakeholders to evaluate the business impact of a compromise.
  • Providing detailed remediation recommendations and guiding technical teams on applying patches, configuration changes or other fixes.
  • Ensuring compliance such as NIST, CIS Benchmark and NERC-CIP with internal security standards and external regulations. Ensuring compliance such as NIST, CIS Benchmark and NERC-CIP with internal security standards and external regulations.
  • Continuously monitoring the security landscape for new threats, zero-day vulnerabilities, and security advisories.
  • Using Trellix and Qualys analyze log files for anomalies, identifying potential intrusions or malicious activity before significant damage occurred.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging threats by attending professional development events and staying informed on industry trends.
  • Reduced security risks by 40% through enhancing protocols and ensuring adherence to regulations.
  • Collaborated with IT teams to develop comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, reducing risks from external attacks.

Systems Engineer

Visionet Systems Pvt Ltd.
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Managed and maintained Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM) for the comprehensive patch and software deployment, ensuring timely and secure distribution of security updates and patches across organization endpoints.
  • Monitored and reported on patch deployment status daily using SCCM reporting services, identifying and resolving deployment failures to maintain the security standards and improved 92% patch compliance rate in critical Windows Server and desktop OS.
  • Utilized SCCM for robust vulnerability remediation by deploying security patches, hotfixes, and critical updates for operating systems and third-party applications.
  • Generate detailed reports from SCCM on patch compliance status, identifying non-compliant systems and collaborating with relevant teams for manual remediation where automated deployment failed.
  • Troubleshot SCCM client health and patch deployment issues, ensuring continuous and effective vulnerability coverage across managed endpoints.
  • Provided direct support for endpoint security, including troubleshooting antivirus/anti-malware solutions and ensuring their up-to-date definitions to protect against emerging threats.
  • Conducted in-depth security assessments of third-party software vendor products, evaluating their security posture, patch management processes, and incident response capabilities.
  • Performed regular dependency scanning to detect known vulnerabilities (CVEs) in third-party libraries and frameworks, reducing exposure to open-source risks.
  • Maintained an accurate and up-to-date asset inventory of all enterprise hardware and software within SCCM, enabling efficient resource allocation and license compliance.

System Engineer

I-Source Infosystems Pvt Ltd.
11.2022 - 01.2024
  • Collaborated with security teams to implement and enforce security configurations (GPOs, baselines) to reduce system vulnerabilities and improve overall security posture.
  • Participated in the implementation and maintenance of standard security configurations on Windows servers and workstations, aligning with organizational security baselines to minimize attack surfaces and ensure the hardening steps are effective.
  • Assisted in the regular application of security patches and updates to operating systems and core software, ensuring systems remained protected against known vulnerabilities.
  • Monitored system logs and alerts for suspicious activities or potential security anomalies, escalating critical issues to senior engineers for further investigation.
  • Performed routine system health checks and vulnerability scans using built-in tools like Symantec end point protection to identify and address basic security issues.
  • Creating and managing user id in active directory environment and managing respective DL's as per project allocation.
  • Providing end-user system support in the office, resolving day-to-day issues such as Bit Locker recovery, BSOD, MFA issue & Domain rejoin,.

Desktop Support Engineer

Pargavan Cyyber Solutions
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • Provided technical support for desktop, data servers and server management.
  • Performed manual application of critical security patches and updates on user workstations when automated deployment failed, ensuring timely remediation of identified vulnerabilities.
  • Identified and reported potential security vulnerabilities on end-user devices, such as outdated software or suspicious activities, escalating to appropriate IT security teams.
  • Assisted with the inventory and tracking of software installations on end-user devices, contributing to an accurate asset inventory vital for comprehensive vulnerability management.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Dhirajlal Gandhi College of Technology
Salem
05-2020

Higher Secondary -

Bharathi Vidyalaya Higher Secondary School
Salem
03-2016

Secondary Schooling -

Bharathi Vidyalaya Higher Secondary School
Salem
03-2014

Skills

  • Intrusion detection
  • Endpoint security
  • Network security
  • Firewall management
  • Vulnerability assessment & Management
  • Risk mitigation
  • Patch management
  • Third party risk management
  • Firmware Upgradation
  • VMware Management
  • MECM (SCCM)
  • Nessus, Tenable, Qualys, Wireshark and Trellix
  • Active Directory and GPO’s
  • Security policy

Certification

  • Cyber Security Essentials, TCS IOS - Mar 2025 - Aug 2025

Affiliations

I hereby declare that the information provided above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Timeline

Security Analyst

Motherson Technology Service Ltd.
09.2024 - Current

Systems Engineer

Visionet Systems Pvt Ltd.
01.2024 - 05.2024

System Engineer

I-Source Infosystems Pvt Ltd.
11.2022 - 01.2024

Desktop Support Engineer

Pargavan Cyyber Solutions
03.2022 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Dhirajlal Gandhi College of Technology

Higher Secondary -

Bharathi Vidyalaya Higher Secondary School

Secondary Schooling -

Bharathi Vidyalaya Higher Secondary School

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