Luv Ahuja
New Delhi
Summary
Dynamic Cybersecurity Architect with over 15 years of expertise in Security Solution Architecture, Infrastructure and Cloud, and Application Security, complemented by a strong background in Technical Pre-Sales. Demonstrated proficiency in delivering comprehensive architecture solutions across hybrid cloud environments, enterprise networks, and diverse security domains. Recognized for providing strategic thought leadership in cybersecurity initiatives, effectively managing stakeholder engagement, and aligning innovative technical solutions with overarching business objectives. Committed to driving security excellence and fostering robust security postures within organizations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cloud Security Associate Mgr/Cyber Security Lead
Accenture
Gurgaon, India
10.2022 - Current
- As a senior member of the Cloud Security Architecture & Design Practice at Accenture, I led client-facing engagements with a strong focus on Cloud / Infra Security Solution Designing and Deployment, and business-aligned cybersecurity strategies.
- My role blended towards Solutioning and security solution deployment, and hands-on involvement in security transformation programs across diverse industries and platforms (Cloud, SaaS, and hybrid).
- Led pre-sales and solution engineering teams in designing complex Endpoint, Cloud, Network Security, and Zero Trust, CSPM, DSPM.
- Delivered high-impact technical demos and deep-dive workshops, showcasing security architectures (EDR/XDR, SIEM, SASE, NGFW, CSPM/DSPM, PAM) to technical teams and C-suite stakeholders.
- Successfully led multiple Proof-of-Value (POV) / POC engagements, designing test plans, configuring environments, validating KPIs, and driving technical wins for strategic deals.
- Partnered closely with Sales Leadership to build technical account strategies, solution roadmaps, and competitive positioning against Akamai, Imperva, Cloudflare, and Palo Alto.
- Acted as a trusted advisor for customers, helping security teams identify gaps in existing security stake and designing modern replacements aligned with emerging threat trends.
- Delivered compelling technical presentations and executive-level briefings, articulating value propositions to C-suite, senior leadership, and practitioner-level stakeholders.
- Architected secure enterprise solutions spanning NGFW, EDR/XDR, SASE, ZTNA, Identity Protection, DLP, SIEM, PAM and Cloud Security across hybrid, multi-cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), and on-prem environments.
- Architecture & Design – Data protection, Privilege Access Management Solution for bigger global retain, health and insurance clients.
- Expert-level hands-on experience across Zero Trust, Endpoint Security, EDR/XDR, Network Security, Cloud Security, and Zero Trust tools.
- Served as the primary technical contact for RFI/RFP response development, providing architectural inputs, solution justification, and value articulation.
- Worked closely with delivery teams and partner ecosystem to position deployment and managed services aligned to proposed architectures.
- Security Architecture Tools and Platform Hand-on: Next- Gen Firewalls, Proxy, SASE Solution, SIEM Solutions, PAM.
- Programming language – Python, Bash scripting.
- Tools: Terraform, Visual Studio IDE, GitHub, Gitlab.
- Nex-Gen Firewalls and other Security Products – Cisco ASA, Checkpoint, PaloAlto, FortiGate, Juniper SRX, Cisco FTD and Imperva DAM.
- SASE and Proxy: Zscaler ZIA and ZPA, Netskope SASE, PaloAlto Prisma Access SASE, Prisma Cloud.
- Endpoint – CrowdStrike Falcon, Palo Alto Cortex XDR.
- DLP – Zscaler, Netskope, MS Purview.
- SIEM (Security Monitoring)– Splunk, Sentinel.
- CSPM - Prisma Cloud, Wiz.
- PAM – CyberArk, Teleport.
- IAM - AWS IAM, Azure IAM.
- DDOS – Arbor Peakflow, Arbor Prevail APS, NETSCOUT's Arbor Sightline, TRA – Traffic Routing Analysis (TRA), Arbor Threat Mitigation System (TMS), Peakflow SP, Arbor Cloud Services.
- Management Tools - Forti-Manager, PaloAlto Panorama.
- Logging tools – Azure sentinel, Forti-Analyzer, Splunk.
- Cloud Application Hosting Providers Solutions: Akamai, Cloudflare.
- Cloud Platform: Azure, AWS, G42 Cloud.
- Operating System: Linux – Ubuntu, CentOS.
- Monitored security systems and reported incidents to ensure safety protocols were followed
- Conducted regular patrols to deter unauthorized access and maintain a secure environment
Cloud Security Architect/Associate Consultant
CGI
Bengaluru, India
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Led the Cloud Architecture and Delivery team within the Asia Pacific Delivery Centre of Excellence (CoE), focusing on cloud security solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Designed and implemented security solutions using AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, and GCP Security Command Center, among others.
- Played a critical role in pre-sales activities, including responding to RFPs, preparing solution designs, and conducting PoC exercises to showcase technical capabilities.
Security Architecture and Design Professional
British Telecomunication
Gurgaon, India
11.2019 - 06.2022
- As a key member of the global consulting firm BT in India, I was deeply involved in the Cloud Security Architecture and Design practice under BT Security.
- During my nearly four-year tenure, I led a team of Security Architecture design professionals, primarily responsible for solutioning secured infrastructure and cloud environments across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
- My role encompassed both delivery and pre-sales activities, where I contributed to large-scale projects and collaborated with key stakeholders, both internal and external.
- Focused on developing comprehensive security solutions using Arbor – DDOS products – TRA, TMS, Peakflow, Cisco VCSR, Checkpoint Cloud Guard, Palo Alto SASE, Zscaler ZIA, and ZPA across cloud platforms and on-premises environments.
- Partnered with clients and BT’s internal teams to promote the benefits of BT’s security solutions, driving conversations on technical upgrades and transformations.
- Played a vital role in pre-sales by responding to RFPs/RFIs, conducting POCs, and estimating project budgets.
- Led data center and cloud design transformation projects, planning and executing end-to-end cloud native Azure integrations, hybrid architecture solutions, and security implementations for global customers.
- Spearheaded the implementation of advanced security measures, including DDOS protection, firewalls, proxies, load balancers, and VPN solutions.
- Managed disaster recovery planning and execution for various security infrastructures.
- Guided my team in delivering successful implementations and managed diverse security technologies, ensuring seamless operations and client satisfaction.
Consultant
Infosys Technology Ltd
Gurgaon, India
04.2018 - 11.2019
- As part of the global client, serve as lead of the technical team who manages the network and security of the customer.
- More inclined towards the break-fix and implementation model where job role defined to implement the vendor specific security solution and support on-ground in case fix is required.
- Provided pre-sales support and technical guidance for deploying Arbor Cloud services in hybrid setups, delivering comprehensive network protection to GSTN enterprises.
- Worked closely with architects on new implementations, ensuring the seamless integration of security solutions into existing infrastructure.
Security Administrator
Xceedance Consulting Private Ltd.
Gurgaon, India
01.2018 - 04.2018
- A security professional solely involved in taking care of the security risk involved for the infrastructure of the one of the most reputated US client Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI).
- Here engaged with US government agencies and industry bodies to handle various security breach incidents.
- Below technology devices were handled on daily basis to identity the network level risk and threat.
Lead Security Specialist
Intect Infonet Private Ltd.
New Delhi, India
05.2016 - 12.2017
- Majorly has worked for the National Informatics Centre body NKN which itself is the government LED project for providing the IT infrastructure services to the government department, offices, and colleges.
- My job role was involved being creation of the security operation center for NIC where we deployed various major technology solution for securing the IT infrastructure.
- Engaged in pre-sales activities, providing technical presentations, POCs, and demos for clients on how NETSCOUT’s DDoS protection products integrate with existing network infrastructures to enhance security and traffic visibility.
- Experience in Solution Design and architecture. Experience in LAN and WAN designing, implementing, and maintaining networks.
- Designed comprehensive DDoS protection services leveraging Arbor Threat Mitigation System (TMS), enabling robust mitigation of high-volume, multi-vector DDoS attacks for NKN’s clients.
- Configuring Cisco USC C240 series server, VMWARE Hypervisor EXSI 6, Peakflow SP over XEN platform.
- Backup automation scripts for DDOS solution, Checkpoint firewalls, NIPS.
- Administration of the Cisco ASR, ISR routers enabling routing technology.
Junior Consultant
NEILET (CERT-In), MIETY
New Delhi, India
03.2012 - 05.2016
- Responsibility for handling daily operational activities related to Cyber threats, Cyber intelligence for various reputated customer within India.
- Involved in various high-level projects for defining cyber security framework for government bodies.
- Resolving various types of cyber security Incidents such as DoS/DDoS Incidents, Scanning Incidents, Spamming Incidents & Phishing, and malware incidents.
- Performing gamut of operations with respect to NetFlow/JFlow/CFlow Based Traffic Monitoring, Threat Detection & Analyzing.
- Manual creation of fingerprints and signatures for latest APT threats and malicious C&C Servers for identifying abnormal traffic or malicious activities.
- Involved in configuring the GRE, site-to-site VPN configuration for various customers.
- Responsible for Risk Assessment baseline documents & Disaster Recovery planning.
- Experience in Core networking & Security implementation, up gradation, maintenance, troubleshooting and providing technical support to large IP Network and critical IT systems.
Education
eMaster - Computer Science (Cyber Security)
Indian Institute of Technology
Kanpur, India07-2024
Post Graduate Diploma Program - Information Security
IGNOU University
01.2022
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Electronics And Communication Engineering
Maharshi Dayanand University
Rohtak, India06-2011
Skills
- Security Architecture & Solution Design
- Security Control Frameworks & Reference Patterns
- SSE/SASE
- DLP
- CSPM/DSPM
- PAM
- EDR/XDR
- Cloud Security (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Automation (Terraform, Python)
- Technical Pre-Sales
- RFP/RFI Solutioning
- PoC/PoV
- Presentation / Demonstration / Orals
- Executive Stakeholder Management
- Governance
Accomplishments
- Successfully led the transformation of a Fortune 500 client’s security infrastructure, resulting in a 30% reduction in security incidents and a 25% increase in system performance.
- Awarded with Recognition for 'LEAD WITH EXCELLENCE, CONFIDENCE AND HUMILITY' for excellence in security solution architecture and leadership.
Certification
- Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies (AZ-303)
- Microsoft Azure Architect Design (AZ-304)
- Zscaler Internet Access – Administrator
- Zscaler Private Access – Administrator
- Zero Trust Certified Architect (ZTCA)
- Zero Trust Branch (EDU-280)
- Zscaler for Workloads (EDU-240)
- Zscaler – Domain Consultant Certified (EDU 302)
- TCSE-1
- TCSE-2
- Netskope Administrator Accreditation Certified (NSK101)
- Netskope Integrator Accreditation Certified (NSK200)
- NCSS - NSCHOL - Netskope Security Cloud Hands On Lab
Timeline
Cloud Security Associate Mgr/Cyber Security Lead
Accenture
10.2022 - Current
Cloud Security Architect/Associate Consultant
CGI
07.2022 - 10.2022
Security Architecture and Design Professional
British Telecomunication
11.2019 - 06.2022
Consultant
Infosys Technology Ltd
04.2018 - 11.2019
Security Administrator
Xceedance Consulting Private Ltd.
01.2018 - 04.2018
Lead Security Specialist
Intect Infonet Private Ltd.
05.2016 - 12.2017
Junior Consultant
NEILET (CERT-In), MIETY
03.2012 - 05.2016
eMaster - Computer Science (Cyber Security)
Indian Institute of Technology
Post Graduate Diploma Program - Information Security
IGNOU University
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Electronics And Communication Engineering
Maharshi Dayanand University
Custom
Cybersecurity Architect with 15+ years of experience in Security Solution Architecture, Infrastructure & Cloud and Application Security, and Technical Pre-Sales. Strong exposure to delivering end-to-end architecture across hybrid cloud, enterprise networks, and security domains. Proven track record of providing thought leadership in cyber security strategy, handling stakeholder engagement, and aligning technical solutions to business objectives. Adept at identifying risks, designing mitigation controls, and mentoring cross-functional teams on practical security implementation.
Custom
- Lead the India-based Security Solution Architecture team at Accenture, growing a team of 15+ solution architects, driving security transformation services.
- Developed a practice team of 115-20 professionals responsible for designing, implementing, building, and consulting on Cyber Infra/Cloud Security projects.
- Expertise in designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive security strategies across Cloud and Data Center environments, focusing on infrastructure security, network security, and endpoint protection.
- Proficient in creating end-to-end security solutions, responding to RFPs/RFIs, and delivering detailed technical proposals for cloud and data center transformations.
- Extensive experience in pre-sales, including client discovery, solution design proposals, Proof of Concept (PoC), and Proof of Value (PoV) exercises. Security Architecture & Solution Design, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Security Control Frameworks & Reference Patterns, SASE, DLP, CSPM/DSPM, PAM, EDR/XDR, Integrations, Cloud Security (Azure, AWS, GCP) & Automation (Terraform, Python), Technical Pre-Sales, RFP/RFI Solutioning, PoC/PoV, Executive Stakeholder Management & Governance
Custom
- DDOS Attack – Cyber Attack Workshop – Headed the workshop for various government bodies by CERT-In
- Workshop session on 'Boot Shell based Denial of Service attacks' by CERT-In
- Workshop session on 'Distributed Denial of Service (DrDoS) Reflection and Amplification attacks' by CERT-In
- Workshop session on 'Arbor Peak flow Detection & Mitigation service for NKN and NIC-CERT infrastructure' by NIC-CERT
- Main speaker in session conducted on 'Microsoft Azure and AWS cloud infrastructure setup' by BT.
- Zscaler and PaloAlto SASE Solution – Technical workshop for global clients – Accenture.
- Netskope SASE – Technical workshop conducted from Accenture Team.
Personal Information
Title: Cyber Security Leader