GOPI PATIBANDLA

Associate IT Consultant

ITC Infotech

08.2021 - Current

Monitored various security and industrial appliances such as SIEM, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Proxy, Web Application Firewall (WAF), and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) to detect risks that could potentially harm the organization's IT infrastructure.
Analyzed system logs and network traffic to detect malicious activities that could lead to data breaches, system vulnerabilities, or other security threats.
Planned and developed interfaces that simplified overall management and offered ease of use, ensuring that every team member could access the necessary information and tools needed to perform their tasks.
Discussed project progress with customers, collected feedback on different stages, and directly addressed concerns, ensuring that all stakeholders were satisfied with the results.
Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs, and enhancements to keep everyone informed and on track.
Investigated and resolved incidents raised by the team and maintained security audit documents to ensure that all security incidents were properly documented and addressed.
Drafted security reports and metrics to track security performance and strategize improvements, providing valuable insights to the management team.
Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
Developed, tested, and implemented security policies, service level agreements, plans, and procedures for organizational protection, ensuring that the organization is well-protected against security threats.
Recommended improvements in security systems and procedures to improve the security standard score, constantly striving to improve the organization's security posture.
Supported day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members to keep the organization's IT infrastructure secure.
Consulted with engineering team members to determine system loads and develop improvement plans, ensuring that all systems were optimized for performance and security.
Conducted research and collaborated with other members of the cybersecurity team to develop new protocols, layers of protection, and other proactive and defensive systems that stay one step ahead of cybercriminals.
Aided in performing simulation tests to spread awareness to users on information security policies and procedures, ensuring that everyone in the organization is aware of their role in maintaining the organization's security.
Conducted research and stayed updated on IT security trends and news to develop company-wide best practices for IT security, ensuring that the organization is always up-to-date with the latest security trends and practices.