DHINESH M
Security Engineer - Level 3
Chennai
Summary
Accomplished Senior Security Engineer with a proven track record at NTT Data, enhancing data security and managing breaches across global clients. Skilled in endpoint security space and with analytical problem-solving strategy have consistently safeguarded company assets and information.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Security Engineer
NTT Data
Bangalore
11.2023 - Current
- Instrumental in managing endpoint security services for 13+ clients across globe from various domains.
- Coordinated with other departments on joint projects to ensure a cohesive approach to company-wide security efforts.
- Maintained detailed records of all security-related events, providing valuable data for future risk assessments and strategic planning initiatives.
- Implemented a comprehensive emergency response plan, improving preparedness for various crisis situations.
- Enhanced overall facility safety by conducting regular audits of security equipment and systems.
- Led incident investigations and debriefs, identifying areas of improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date on industry standards and guidelines.
- Conducted drills to keep security staff on alert and proficient with established plans.
- Maintained clear communication channels with stakeholders throughout the upgrade process, providing regular updates on progress and any potential challenges encountered.
- Performed system hardening activities such as patching, user access control, and anti-virus installation.
- Monitored network traffic to detect unauthorized access attempts or malicious activities.
- Investigated incidents related to security breaches and conducted forensic analysis of compromised systems.
- Assisted in developing disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity in case of attack or failure.
- Researched new threats and vulnerabilities in order to stay up-to-date with latest developments in cybersecurity space.
- Ran routine security checks, suggesting improvements as necessary.
- Implemented robust endpoint protection solutions to detect and mitigate malware threats across all devices on the network effectively
Endpoint Security Specialist
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (On Payroll of Fidelis)
Bangalore
2 2023 - 10.2023
- Conducted security assessments of computer networks and systems to identify potential vulnerabilities.
- Developed security policies and procedures for organization in accordance with industry standards.
- Provided technical support to users on security-related issues such as virus removal and protection measures.
- Coordinated with external vendors for installation and maintenance of security solutions.
- Reviewed system logs on regular basis to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Implemented authentication mechanisms such as two-factor authentication for enhanced security.
- Evaluated existing IT infrastructure against industry best practices and standards such as PCI DSS, HIPAA.
- Analyzed system performance data in order to optimize security controls for better efficiency.
- Maintained inventory of all installed applications, hardware components, and software updates.
- Conducted periodic audits of user accounts to ensure compliance with organizational policies.
- Performed audits and inspections of facility to locate potential threats.
- Gathered data from daily logs and incident reports to locate security weaknesses.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
- Inspected security systems to maintain consistent operational availability and to detect evidence of tampering.
- Created and implemented security network framework across 5000+ devices.
Assistant Manager, Information Security
Equitas Small Finance Bank
Chennai
05.2018 - 02.2023
- Responsible for operating and managing 13000 endpoints via Crowdstrike and 2000 servers through Trend Micro Deep security.
- Sensor Upgrade for all endpoints and maintaining at N-1.
- Implement and Customize antivirus policies for individual Clients and servers.
- Evaluating Risk, Identifying and Analyzing threats from all available resources and platforms, utilizing IOC's and building rule to determine True Positives / False Positives.
- Host based firewall management via Crowdstrike EDR.
- Assisted in development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
Recruiter Specialist
Ramsol Private Limited
Chennai
03.2015 - 04.2018
HR Recruiter
4C IT Services
Chennai
08.2014 - 02.2015
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
DMI Engineering College
Nagerkoil, Tamil Nadu, India 04.2010 - 04.2014
Skills
Risk Mitigation Strategies
Data Security
Encryption
Reporting and Documentation
Managing Security Breaches
Disaster Recovery
Endpoint Security
Data Centre Security
Data Security
Implementing security programs
Designing security controls
Transition and Migration
Developing security plans
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Implementation
Certification
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Tools
- Trend Micro Deep Security
- Trend Micro Apex One / Central
- Trend Micro Cloud App Security
- Trend Micro Vision One XDR
- Trend Micro IMSVA
- Crowdstrike EDR
- Symantec Endpoint Protection
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Forcepoint DLP
- Proofpoint Email Security
- Trellix Fireye (NX, NX and PX)
- Xvigil - Dark Web Monitoring
Timeline
Certified in Cyber Security (CC)
02-2024
Senior Security Engineer
NTT Data
11.2023 - Current
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
08-2023
Assistant Manager, Information Security
Equitas Small Finance Bank
05.2018 - 02.2023
Recruiter Specialist
Ramsol Private Limited
03.2015 - 04.2018
HR Recruiter
4C IT Services
08.2014 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
DMI Engineering College
04.2010 - 04.2014
Endpoint Security Specialist
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (On Payroll of Fidelis)
2 2023 - 10.2023