Summary
Overview
Work History
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Disclaimer
Certification
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Payal Agarwal

Cloud Security Engineer
GHAZIABAD,Uttar Pradesh

Summary

Experienced Cloud Security Engineer with a strong background in deploying, configuring, and managing compute resources and security solutions on Microsoft Azure. Skilled in designing scalable IaaS and PaaS architectures, implementing robust security measures, and optimizing cloud performance and cost. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, manage backup and disaster recovery strategies, and support enterprise-grade networking and virtualization solutions.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Cloud Engineer III

Insight Direct India LLP
08.2020 - Current
  • Azure Cloud Services : VM provisioning, networking (VPNs, Load Balancers, NSGs), storage, and backup/recovery via PowerShell and Portal, Azure Data Encryption
  • Security & Compliance : Vulnerability remediation, patching, security standards implementation, RAPID 7 expertise, Assessing and implementing MS defender for cloud recommendations .
  • Infrastructure Monitoring & Support : Event/log analysis, performance metrics, 2nd/3rd level technical support
  • ITSM & Documentation : ITIL-based service delivery using ManageEngine Service Desk Plus; technical and end-user documentation
  • System Administration : Windows, Linux, VMware installation, upgrades, and maintenance
  • Cloud Architecture & Optimization : Scalable design, cost-control strategies, resource audits, and application deployment
  • Disaster Recovery & Data Migration : Recovery Services Vault management, data retention practices, recovery type migration

Cyber Security Analyst

NIIT Technologies
Greater Noida
08.2016 - 03.2020
  • Vulnerability Assessment : Conducted assessments using Nessus and QRadar; provided remediation strategies
  • SIEM Administration : Managed QRadar for log analysis, threat detection, and ticketing; deployed WinCollect agents and upgraded components
  • Email & Threat Protection : Administered Mimecast to defend against impersonation attacks; resolved user requests using tools like VirusTotal, VMRay, Hybrid Analysis
  • Security Monitoring : Oversaw alerts from antivirus tools and Varonis/Palo Alto; ensured timely reporting and resolution
  • Incident Response : Handled security tickets via ServiceNow; prioritized and reduced open issues through structured analysis
  • User Auditing & Behavior Analysis : Used AD Audit Plus to monitor login anomalies, account lockouts, and unusual behavior; coordinated directly with users to maintain security
  • Policy Implementation : Developed and enforced security standards and protection policies across the organization

Education

Master of Computer Applications -

National Institute of Technology
Kurukshetra
01-2016

Skills

  • Rapid7 Infosec

  • MS Defender for cloud

  • Cloud Security Solutions

  • Service Now

  • Firewall- Azure/Barracuda/Fortigate

  • Azure Data Encryption

  • QRadar (SIEM)

  • Cloud computing

  • Technical troubleshooting

  • Infrastructure as Code

  • Monitoring tools

  • Network configuration

DevOps principles

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that all the details furnished above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. 


Signature: Payal

Certification

MS Azure Fundamentals-AZ-900

Timeline

Cloud Engineer III

Insight Direct India LLP
08.2020 - Current

Cyber Security Analyst

NIIT Technologies
08.2016 - 03.2020

Master of Computer Applications -

National Institute of Technology

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