Manish Kumar
Senior Technical Lead - Cyber Defense
Bengaluru
Summary
Cyber security professional with 13 years of experience in SOC operations, SIEM Solution ,Multi Cloud security , Incident Response ,ensuring compliance with industry standards,Malware analysis , Vulnerability assessment , Memory forensics ,Network Security Device (Firewalls) management, log analysis , Maintenance and Enhancements of infrastructure security.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Technical Lead - Cyber Defense
Continental
05.2021 - Current
- Monitored multi-cloud environments (GCP & AWS) using Palo Alto Prisma Cloud and implemented its advanced features.
- Analyzed Prisma Cloud alerts, vulnerability, and compliance reports; recommended mitigation strategies.
- Conducted risk assessments using the SPEED matrix to identify and mitigate project risks.
- Conducted risk assessments for ongoing development projects and provided security best practice guidance.
- Created Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and developed security incident response policies.
- Collaborated with project managers on security alignment and delivered security awareness training across business units.
Cyber Security Analyst - Incident Response
UST
11.2018 - 05.2021
- Managed Splunk SIEM by creating use cases, dashboards, reports, and alerts based on security requirements.
- Handled end-to-end security incidents, ensuring containment, eradication, recovery, and proper documentation.
- Performed malware analysis using tools like FTK Imager, PE Studio, Wireshark, Volatility, and others.
- Conducted digital forensics and incident response activities using Volatility and related tools.
- Reviewed OS/product-specific vulnerabilities and responded to antivirus alerts (McAfee, Cylance) with appropriate actions.
- Ensuring SLA compliance according to Severity of tickets as per Standard operation procedures.
- Running Phishing campaign across organization.
Infrastructure Security Analyst
Cognizant
06.2016 - 10.2018
- Managed and configured Splunk 6.6.3.2, Nessus 5.6.1, and Symantec Antivirus 14.0 (RU1).
- Performed security incident response and handling based on risk categorization and standard procedures.
- Conducted real-time log analysis for various devices using Splunk.
- Executed quarterly and on-demand vulnerability assessments on servers, user systems, and network devices.
- Managed Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM), including migration from version 12.1 to 14.0 RU1.
Associate Infrastructure Security Engineer
Paladion
10.2014 - 06.2016
- Monitored Splunk dashboards, alerts, incidents, and events for proactive threat detection.
- Analyzed Splunk logs, firewall, and antivirus alerts to identify and respond to security incidents.
- Configured and modified Check Point (R77.30) firewall rules and web filtering based on client requirements.
- Ensured SLA compliance by resolving tickets in alignment with severity levels and SOPs.
Network Security Engineer
Hewlett Packard Enterprise(Contract)
05.2012 - 09.2014
- Managed and configured FortiGate and Cisco ASA (5555-X, 5585-X) firewalls.
- Troubleshot critical P1/P2 network outages in real-time.
- Configured and resolved issues related to IPsec VPN tunnels.
- Handled service requests and implemented infrastructure changes based on client requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) - Electronics and Tele Communications Engineering
J.T. Mahajan College of engineering
01.2007 - 01.2011
HSC - Physical Sciences
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sikh Lines
01.2005 - 01.2007
Skills
Incident Response
Malware Analysis
Splunk
Vulnerability Assessment
Memory Forensic
Network security
Palo Alto Prisma Cloud
Volatility
Certification
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco, CSCO12087297
Honors And Awards
GEM-Going The Extra Miles, Cognizant, 01/17
Accomplishments
Currently leading a dedicated team for Cloud Cyber security in Continental Automotive India Pvt Ltd.
Supported Healthcare IT infrastructure services for Philips Healthcare
Played a key role in establishing forensic infrastructure and defining related processes
Timeline
Senior Technical Lead - Cyber Defense
Continental
05.2021 - Current
Cyber Security Analyst - Incident Response
UST
11.2018 - 05.2021
Infrastructure Security Analyst
Cognizant
06.2016 - 10.2018
Associate Infrastructure Security Engineer
Paladion
10.2014 - 06.2016
Network Security Engineer
Hewlett Packard Enterprise(Contract)
05.2012 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) - Electronics and Tele Communications Engineering
J.T. Mahajan College of engineering
01.2007 - 01.2011
HSC - Physical Sciences
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sikh Lines
01.2005 - 01.2007