Maria Pinto
Chennai
Summary
Results-driven Cyber Security Architect specializing in network security, security auditing, and penetration testing. Skilled in designing secure architectures and implementing risk management strategies, contributing to improved security measures and compliance across various projects.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Architect
HCL Technologies
CHENNAI
09.2022 - Current
- Designed secure network architectures to protect sensitive data and systems.
- Evaluated security tools and technologies for effective risk management strategies.
- Developed security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Conducted vulnerability assessments to identify weaknesses in systems and applications.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement security best practices.
- Reviewed incident reports to improve response strategies and prevention measures.
- Designed effective access control models based on user roles, privileges, and responsibilities within an organization's environment.
- Created security blueprints for new projects that adhere to established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Performed periodic system scans to identify potential vulnerabilities and recommend remediation activities accordingly.
- Monitored network activity for suspicious traffic patterns or malicious actors using a variety of tools such as IDS and IPS systems.
- Conducted penetration tests to uncover security system weaknesses.
- Monitored systems for indications of threats, security breaches or intrusions.
Senior Network Security Engineer
COGNIZANT
CHENNAI
11.2017 - 09.2022
- Configured routers and switches with ACLs, NAT and PAT, VLANs and VPNs to secure the network infrastructure.
- Implemented authentication protocols such as RADIUS, TACACS+, Kerberos to manage user access rights.
- Participated in audits conducted by external agencies such as IT Security Auditors or government regulatory bodies like HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX.
- Created firewalls, access control lists, virtual private networks and other security measures to protect the organization's data assets.
- Maintained documentation for network security policies and procedures.
- Managed firewall configurations to ensure secure data transmission.
Firewall Engineer
WIPRO
CHENNAI
06.2014 - 11.2017
- Designed and implemented firewall configurations to enhance network security.
- Monitored network traffic for potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Conducted regular audits of firewall rules and policies for compliance.
- Provided technical support during security incidents and investigations.
- Tested new software releases for compatibility with existing firewall systems.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and standards related to cybersecurity.
- Evaluated current system architecture against emerging threats and identified areas of improvement.
- Identified potential vulnerabilities within existing firewall configurations.
- Developed scripts to automate firewall rule changes.
- Managed user accounts, permissions, privileges, authentication protocols, encryption keys.
- Analyzed log files from firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other security devices.
- Evaluated performance indicators to assess security control quality.
Junior Network Administrator
HCL Technologies
CHENNAI
04.2013 - 05.2014
- Supported users by troubleshooting hardware and software problems efficiently.
- Collaborated with teams to ensure compliance with IT policies and standards.
- Monitored network traffic to identify and resolve connectivity issues.
- Configured and maintained network devices for optimal performance and security.
- Troubleshooted connectivity issues between local area networks and wide area networks.
- Installed new hardware and software components.
- Analyzed network traffic to identify potential threats or suspicious activities.
- Created user accounts, assigned rights, and managed access privileges.
- Managed daily operations of the LAN and WAN environment.
- Installed and supported hardware and software for desktops, servers, and printers.
- Liaised with network team to configure, implement, and administer LAN and WAN components.
Education
B.TECH (Information Technology) -
SRR Engineering College
Chennai06-2011
Skills
- Secure network design
- Incident response
- Vulnerability assessment
- Firewall configuration
- Security auditing
- Threat modeling
- Cybersecurity strategy
- System hardening
- Penetration testing
- Network security
- Security awareness training
- Intrusion detection systems
- Security assurance
- Zero trust architecture
Certification
CISM ( Certified Information Security Manager )
Timeline
Security Architect
HCL Technologies
09.2022 - Current
Senior Network Security Engineer
COGNIZANT
11.2017 - 09.2022
Firewall Engineer
WIPRO
06.2014 - 11.2017
Junior Network Administrator
HCL Technologies
04.2013 - 05.2014
B.TECH (Information Technology) -
SRR Engineering College