Faizan Jameel
Bangalore
Summary
Seasoned Cybersecurity Specialist with expertise in threat analysis, incident response, and network security management. Looking forward to probing into Cloud Security and understand better the laws of cybersecurity using cloud. Known for productivity and efficient task completion. Excel at problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills to ensure successful collaboration and proactive defense strategies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cyber Security Specialist
IBM
Bangalore
06.2022 - Current
- Leading AV initiatives on National Australia Bank (NAB) project, specializing in Trellix (McAfee). Familiar with all the know-hows of Trellix.
- Understanding the client's background, full stack, mean stack, or from a completely non-tech background, and help to counsel them by providing the right course of action.
- Familiar and worked with tools such as Carbon Black, Netskope, Trellix (McAfee), Symantec, Mitre Att&ck Framework, Sentinel One, Windows Defender, AWS, and Azure.
- Generating reports that give information on overall inventory, compliance score, threats detected/resolved, changes/incidents raised, etc.
- Generated comprehensive security audit reports.
- Performed regular vulnerability scans.
- Implemented security protocols to prevent data loss, errors, and system downtime resulting from accidental or intentional modifications.
- Participated in incident response activities including conducting forensics investigations and examining malicious software.
- Achieved enhanced security by identifying and implementing necessary countermeasures based on system risk assessments.
- Established effective security measures for optimal protection.
- Analyzed and assessed various data breaches and cybersecurity incidents.
- Assisted users with troubleshooting cyber security concerns.
- Trained employees on the importance of cyber security awareness and implementing best practices.
- Investigated latest developments pertaining to information safety.
- Configured secure remote access solutions.
- Established strong user identification protocols to minimize unauthorized access
- Offered guidance on enhancing security measures and systems.
- Remained up-to-date on the latest security threats by following blogs and online publications.
- Worked in cooperation with colleagues to troubleshoot and mitigate technological problems.
- Assisted in the development of junior employees by mentoring them in departmental activities and procedures.
Senior Inside Sales Specialist
Simplilearn Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Developed and executed sales strategies to increase revenue and meet customer needs.
- Negotiated contracts with clients to ensure favorable terms and conditions.
- Conducted market research to identify potential customers, competitors and industry trends.
- Accountable to ensure system compliance(Windows/ Security patches being current).
- Informing management upon identifying a security breach, involving management and local IT support to remove potential threats.
- Generating reports that give information on overall inventory, compliance score, threats detected/resolved, changes/incidents raised, etc.
Marketing Evangelist
Walkter Beacon Lab Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Ensuring requests for solutions are addressed in a timely manner.
- Preparing quotation requests and following up on clients.
- Maintaining a log of all the enhancements and retractions the client would request for the build, so the quotation can be modified.
- Being the first point of contact between the client and the company.
- Drawing references from clients to further increase company revenue.
Intern
Bharti Airtel - Airtel Payments Bank
Bangalore
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Travel to remote areas and help business owners realize a more efficient way to disburse salaries.
- Convinced local business owners to adapt to the Airtel Payments Bank payment method, onboard them and also help them by creating accounts.
Education
MBA - Marketing
PES University
Bangalore, India01-2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Brindavan College of Engineering (VTU)
Bangalore, India01-2017
Pre-University - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics And Biology
St. Joseph's Pre-University College
Bangalore, India01-2012
Schooling -
Presidency School
Bangalore, India01-2010
Skills
- Business continuity planning
- Application security
- Disaster Recovery Planning
- Network protocols
- Penetration Testing
- Reverse engineering
- Patch management
- Cybersecurity frameworks
- Risk Assessment
- Excellent Communication
- Active Listening
- Time management abilities
- Procedure Documentation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Disaster Recovery
Certification
- Comptia Security + SYO - 701 (08/24)
- Microsoft Certified : Azure Security Engineer Associate (08/23)
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (01/23)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate Level (11/23)
- Enterprise Design Thinking practitioner and co-creator.
Languages
Urdu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Kannada
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Cyber Security Specialist
IBM
06.2022 - Current
Senior Inside Sales Specialist
Simplilearn Pvt. Ltd.
08.2020 - 06.2022
Marketing Evangelist
Walkter Beacon Lab Pvt. Ltd.
07.2019 - 08.2020
Intern
Bharti Airtel - Airtel Payments Bank
09.2018 - 12.2018
MBA - Marketing
PES University
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Brindavan College of Engineering (VTU)
Pre-University - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics And Biology
St. Joseph's Pre-University College
Schooling -
Presidency School
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