GOKUL ANAND J
CHENNAI
Summary
Adept at driving operational excellence and spearheading cybersecurity initiatives, I significantly enhanced system security and team performance at Standard Chartered. With a knack for strategic planning and complex problem-solving, my leadership not only improved project outcomes but also fostered a culture of innovation and risk management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
Standard Chartered
Chennai
10.2022 - Current
- Delivered exemplary mentoring and training to project teams, which included task delegation and performance evaluation to determine project pace and goal achievement.
- Performed regular system audits to identify and address potential security vulnerabilities.
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential application in solving challenges.
- Implemented robust disaster recovery and business continuity plans to mitigate risk.
DEPUTY MANAGER
City Union Bank Limited
Chennai
01.2018 - 10.2022
- Supervised and motivated 20 staff employees
- Managed the Cyber Security Operations for the Bank's national network
- Defined & Implemented various cyber security products to detect, deter, mitigate and correct risks
- Enhanced supervisory and leadership abilities by working closely with supervisor
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time
- Completed vulnerability scans to identify at-risk systems and remediate issues
- Developed plans to safeguard computer files against modification, destruction or disclosure
- Analyzed and reported performance data, translating findings into practical improvement actions
- Handled PCI, ISO audits
- Implemented, Managed, Finetuned & Complied SIEM, NGFW, WAF, NBAD, Email Gateway, NAC, AV, EDR, MDM, Deception, Sandbox, NG Web gateway, DNS Control, IAM, DMARC Analyzer as per the organization Policies
SENIOR SECURITY ANALYST
Comodo Security Solutions
Chennai
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans
- Leading / advising a team of 10
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Implemented, Managed, Finetuned & Complied SIEM, WAF, EDR as per the organization Policies
NETWORK ARCHITECT
IQ System Technologies
Chennai
03.2015 - 11.2016
- Researched and recommended network products, services, protocols and standards for network development
- Managed application patches, data backup, security changes and network configuration and replaced boards, changed servers and loaded and tested software applications
- Diagnosed network problems involving combination of hardware, software, power and communications issues
- Analyzed, troubleshot and enhanced network performance to drive efficiency
- Prioritized simultaneous projects to perform effectively under shifting deadlines in fast-paced environment
- Explain to all levels of the organization the purpose of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) and explain the processes involved in establishing, implementing, operating and monitoring, reviewing and improving an ISMS as defined in ISO 27001
- Direct and educate junior team members on implementation and auditing techniques
- Ensured compliance to applicable policies, procedures and certifications
- Audited and maintained all controlled documents and forms
- Ensured efficient and effective completion of all audit requirements
- Implemented, Managed, Finetuned & Complied Virtualization, Containerization, IM, DMS as per the organization Policies
LEAD NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
IQ System Technologies
Chennai
12.2014 - 03.2015
- Led server infrastructure development, quality assurance, staging and production systems
- Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
- Managed the internal network Firewalls and policy implementation
- Implementing VPN as per requirements
- Design a Network Infrastructure based on the requirements
- Implemented, Managed, Finetuned & Complied NGFW & SW as per the organization Policies
SECURITY ANALYST
IQ System Technologies
Chennai
11.2011 - 12.2014
- Manage system information security architecture, design, installation, operational planning, and risk remediation activities on servers/systems worldwide for various clients
- Participated in performing Vulnerability Analysis in the company Domain for open vulnerabilities, missing patches and missing Service Packs
- Perform Penetration Testing as a part of Vulnerability Management to customer resources to strengthen the Security solutions
- Monitors firewall events and network traffic in the SIEM Tool to identify problems and make capacity planning recommendations with the help of monitoring tools
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures
- Preparing security newsletter twice a month by collecting the latest vulnerability and attack summary details, Microsoft, VM Ware and Red Hat patches
- Implemented, Managed, Finetuned & Complied SIEM, VA as per the organization policies
Education
Master of Engineering - Network Engineering
Veltech Multitech Engineering College
Chennai04.2011
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communication Engineering
Thangavelu Engineering College
Chennai05.2009
Skills
- Purchasing and planning
- Performance improvements
- Decision-making capabilities
- Operations management
- Project Management
- Employee scheduling
- Strategic planning
- Risk management
Certification
- CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK ASSOCIATE (CCNA)
- RED HAT CERTIFIED SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR (RHCSA)
- RED HAT CERTIFIED ENGINEER (RHCE)
- CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION SECURITY CONTROLS & AUDITS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS - Loyola Institute of Business Administration
- INTERNAL AUDITOR - INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ISO 270001:2013)
- INTERNAL AUDITOR - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ISO 9001:2015)
- CERTIFIED CYBER WARRIOR V3.0 - IIT Madras
- CERTIFIED IN IT SECURITY - IIBF
- CERTIFIED IN CYBER CRIMES AND FRAUD MANAGEMENT - IIBF
- Certified in Cybersecurity
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Languages
- English, Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
- Tamil, Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Manager
Standard Chartered
10.2022 - Current
DEPUTY MANAGER
City Union Bank Limited
01.2018 - 10.2022
SENIOR SECURITY ANALYST
Comodo Security Solutions
11.2016 - 01.2018
NETWORK ARCHITECT
IQ System Technologies
03.2015 - 11.2016
LEAD NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
IQ System Technologies
12.2014 - 03.2015
SECURITY ANALYST
IQ System Technologies
11.2011 - 12.2014
Master of Engineering - Network Engineering
Veltech Multitech Engineering College
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communication Engineering
Thangavelu Engineering College