Khangebam Niljit Singha
Cloud Network/Security Architect
New Delhi
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
I am currently working as a Cloud Network/Security Architect in Accenture Solutions, with a wide experience of deploying and managing traditional and native Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) solutions. Having in-depth knowledge of SIEM (Splunk/ MF ArcSight) solution, DDoS mitigation (AWS Shield Advanced / Cloudflare/ Verizon EdgeCast). Overall 14+ years of Experience in IT.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Strategy, Research, and Innovation (SRI) Cloud Architect Associate Manager
06.2021 - Current
- Design and Implement cloud architectures for multiple projects, focusing on scalability, reliability, and security
- Led certification of cloud services for cloud-native applications, ensuring alignment with best practices and industry standards
- Conduct POCs and build MVP for cloud services like Microsoft Purview, GCP Workbench Instances, GCP Vertex AI Agent Builder AWS Shield Advance, etc.
- Utilize Terraform to automate deployment of applications on cloud 2.0 infrastructure, streamline provisioning process and improve efficiency
- Test DDoS solution from multiple Vendor and conduct PoC
- Create Architecture Blueprint for DDoS layer 7 protection implementation for production and handover to Operations team
- Successfully completed PoC/Pilot of Cloudflare DDoS protection and CDN Service
- Create Architecture standard and define roadmap for mass rollout in production
- Implementation done through CI/CD pipeline using a Terraform code
- Verify existing WAF rules and identify key challenges
- Implemented robust monitoring and alerting systems using tools like CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, etc. to maintain visibility and proactively address performance and security issues
- Define Architecture standard for AWS Direct Connect, Azure Express Route and optimize utilization
- Collaborated with teams in Agile sprints to define infrastructure requirements and prioritize user stories and tasks for implementation
- Hands on experience on IAM (Identity Access Management), AD (Active Directory), MFA (Multi Factor Authentication), SSO (Single Sign On) Services
- Help Project Management Leads during GLR (Global Legal Review) with technical guidance to comply with Security Compliance and Standards viz HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR, etc.
- Identified and remediated single points of failure and security risks
- Designed and developed scalable cloud solutions for enhanced performance and cost optimization
- Provided technical guidance for team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
- Partnered closely with technical stakeholders to implement security, operational, compliance and privacy-related controls as part of cloud blueprints
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud services into existing systems
- Maintained compliance with cybersecurity regulations and measures and tracked, assessed, integrated and reported on modernization and migration processes
- Championed the adoption of DevOps best practices, fostering a culture of continuous integration and deployment within the organization
- Delivered hands-on training sessions on various aspects of cloud computing, empowering team members to excel in their roles effectively
Splunk SIEM Administrator Team Lead
01.2016 - 05.2021
- Profile include Managing/Deploying Accenture Core SIEM Infrastructure
- Manage and support team of maximum 5 members
- Roles Includes: Perform end to end testing of Splunk solution in Dev along with POC for Splunk Implementation and worked closely with Accenture SOC/Infosec team for smooth transition from MF Arcsight to Splunk SIEM
- Experience on Splunk Enterprise Deployments and enable continuous integration as part of configuration using (props.conf, transforms.conf, input.conf and output.conf) management
- Experience on Data Analytics, Visualization, Dashboard Customization in Splunk
- Experience in Create and Manage Splunk DB connects Identities, Database Connections, Database Inputs, Outputs, lookups, access controls
- Experience on log parsing, Splunk searches, including table lookups, Splunk data flow and components
- Experience on Splunk query language and Monitored Splunk Health by using Splunk Cloud Monitoring Console
- Deploy Splunk Heavy Forwarders and leverage Rsyslog solution to process syslog data of non-windows devices
- Knowledge of Splunk architecture and various components
- Passionate about Machine data and operational Intelligence
- Worked closely with Accenture SOC Engineering and CIRT team to build Use cases for new data Ingestion to Splunk Cloud
- Optimize Splunk for better performance and perform health check from time to time
- Created and configured Management Reports and Dashboards
- Monitor Splunk Performance issue and open ticket with Vendor wherever needed
- Standardize and implement Splunk Universal Forwarder deployment, configuration and maintenance in Linux and Windows platforms
- Successfully deploy Splunk Add-on to collect AWS CloudTrail, Microsoft ATP, MCAS, Mcafee ePO, GCP Activity logs, etc
- Provided On-call support for various production applications
- Moderate knowledge of networking protocols, basic network troubleshooting
- Experience with Unix, Windows, VMWare, AWS environments.
- Supervised administrative support staff members, offering guidance, feedback, and mentorship that contributed to their professional growth and development
Microfocus Arcsight SIEM Senior analyst
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Profile include Managing Arcsight Core Infrastructure
- Deploy Arcsight Loggers/ESM/SmartConnectors Applications
- Make sure Arcsight Tools are up/running for all Stakeholders 24/7
- Roles include: Deployment of core-components and managing complete ArcSight architecture with device integration
- Deploy Arcsight Applications like Loggers/ESM/ArcMC/SmartConnectors for Accenture Core Environment
- Manage Arcsight Application’s License, Certificates, etc
- Manage major Connectors like WiNC, Syslogng, SEP, MCAS, DHCP, AWS Cloudtrail, Azure Connector, etc Constantly monitor dashboard and fix any issue related to Event flow in Connectors, etc
- Troubleshoot Caching Connectors, keep tap where EPS is very high
- Manage remote Arcsight Applications using ArcMC
- Create and Manage Notifications
- Test new Applications version release in lab and subsequently create plan to upgrade to next stable version
- Manage and create VSD diagrams of SIEM infra for any new Deployments
- Applications Health check
- Create Documentation for new Deployments
- Work on Service improvement wherever possible and overall cost reduction
- Provide trainings and KT within team as well as to new joiners
- Co-ordinate with SOC team and handover devices post on-boarding the assets under SIEM environment
- Create use cases for new deployments or products by coordinating with CIRT team
- Co-ordinate and troubleshoot with Onsite Engineers
- Verify and manage logs in regional Rsyslogs servers Onboard Security devices (eg
- Firewall, IDS, etc.) Working/Managing Flex Connector
- Provide SIEM solutions to new Cloud sites manage by Accenture
- Remediate open Vulnerabilities.
Enterprise Monitoring Tools Team
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Profile includes monitoring, managing, and troubleshooting of Network devices
- Monitoring 24X7 for Accenture and Client’s Network devices through management tool servers like Zenoss, Smarts-NCM
- Roles include: Zenoss Configuration, Installation
- Troubleshooting issues for proper monitoring of devices
- Testing of device reachability by ICMP, SNMP, SSH, etc.
- Assures assignments are completed on schedule and within cost objectives
- Documents results of work and make presentations to staff and management
- Drive critical situation problem resolution to restore service for affected customers
- Managing and scheduling jobs through Smarts NCM
- Troubleshooting tool server’s issues for 100% availability and devices under monitoring
- Creating and generating reports as per requirement from tool servers
- Working experience on BMC remedy / SNOW for escalation of issues.
Network Technician
HCL Technologies BServe
08.2006 - 05.2010
- Worked in SPRINT (Telecom IWNS Access Delivery) project
- Primary responsibility of IWNS Access Delivery was to aid in installation of physical layer circuits and facilities throughout Sprint wireline and wireless network including international, government and domestic services
- Access Delivery is responsible for acceptance, turn-up, and disconnects of all voice grade and data services including acceptance of associated 'local access' from LECs/Alternative Access Vendors (AAVs)
- General business hour coverage is 24X7 with various combinations of on-call and on-site coverage depending on function
- Roles include: Troubleshooting physical layer issues
- Line testing
- Channel mapping of circuit as well as testing
- Real-time assistance involving network team while upgrading/degrading bandwidth.
Education
MSc-IT -
Punjab Technical University
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) - undefined
Punjab Technical University
DOEACC 'A' Level - undefined
HSC -
GC College
Silchar (Assam)Skills
RedHat 60, 70, Windows 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019 server
AWS, Azure, GCP
RedHat 60, 70, Windows 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019 server
AWS, Azure, GCP
Cloud Architecture Design
Performance Optimization
Stakeholder Communication
Containerization Technologies
Certification
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Technicaltrainingsattended
- AWS Security Specialty
- IaC Academy Foundation training (Percipio)
- DevOps Practices for the Enterprise
- GCP ACE
- AWS SysOps
- Terraform
- Ansible
- Splunk Admin
- HP Arcsight – Loggers/ESM/Connector.
- Zenoss, Voyence-NCM, Cisco ACS, CCNA
Timeline
Strategy, Research, and Innovation (SRI) Cloud Architect Associate Manager
06.2021 - Current
Splunk SIEM Administrator Team Lead
01.2016 - 05.2021
Microfocus Arcsight SIEM Senior analyst
01.2012 - 01.2016
Enterprise Monitoring Tools Team
01.2010 - 01.2012
Network Technician
HCL Technologies BServe
08.2006 - 05.2010
MSc-IT -
Punjab Technical University
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) - undefined
Punjab Technical University
DOEACC 'A' Level - undefined
HSC -
GC College
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