Rakesh Patra
Cybersecurity Head
Hyderabad,TS
Summary
With 17 years of expertise in Cybersecurity, I specialize in Cybersecurity Threat Detection, Incident Response, Risk and Cloud Security, SOC, DFIR, Engineering, and Architecture. My proficiency lies in conceptualizing and implementing strategic technological solutions to fortify business and client safety. Adept in trend analysis, I excel in developing secure systems and networks. Adept leadership, strong communication, and motivational skills enable me to build and lead successful teams, ensuring a robust cybersecurity framework.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Infrastructure & Cyber Security
MAI Labs
03.2024 - Current
- Responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of cybersecurity within the organization
- The primary objective will be to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy to protect the organization's assets, data, and information systems from cyber threats
- Cybersecurity Strategy and Planning Security Operations Risk Management Compliance and Regulatory Compliance Security Awareness and Training Security Architecture and Technology Incident Response and Recovery Vendor and Third-Party Risk Management Continuous Improvement.
Enterprise Security Architect & Principle Consultant
Freelance Consultants
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Provide strategic guidance and expertise in the design, development, and implementation of our enterprise security architecture
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, development, and compliance, to ensure that our security solutions align with business objectives and industry best practices
- Create a security team roadmap and strategic plan Building and Leading Vulnerability Management Programs Security Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership Define a strategy for securing a workload in the cloud for medium and large enterprises that can support their business objectives Managing Cybersecurity Initiatives and Effective Communication Cyber Incident Management Building and Leading Security Operations Centers Data Security and Investigations Auditing Systems, Applications, and the Cloud Continuous Monitoring and Security Operations Network Monitoring and Threat Detection In-Depth Advanced
Principal Consultant Cyber Security
Societe Generale
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive security strategies that align with Organization/clients business goals and objectives
- Assess risks, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend and implement solutions to mitigate threats
- Conduct regular security assessments to identify weaknesses in Organization/clients security posture
- Advise on security policies and procedures
- Manage security incidents
- Stay upto-date with emerging threats and trends
- Collaborate with other stakeholders
- Provide training and education
- Develop security architecture
- Conduct risk assessments
- Evaluate emerging technologies
- Provide guidance on security best practices.
Manager SOC Threat Intelligence and Hunting
Carrier Technologies India Limited
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Led incident response activities within the organization
- Acted as the lead for the security operations center (SOC)
- Proactively hunted for potentially malicious activity and incidents across the organization
- Provided future direction for incident response capabilities, tools, and techniques
- Collaborated and led cross-functional programs
- Mentored millennials
- Built and maintained strong relationships with external and internal stakeholders
- Brought systematic and methodical approach to work
- Deep expertise in Cyber Threat Intel, Threat Hunting, Security Investigations, SOC operations, Security Orchestrations & Automation, Malware Analysis, DFIR, Design & Deployment, NIST CSF & MITRE ATT&CK Framework Design, and Deployment
- Managed vendors and led POCs.
Lead Consultant Cyber Security - SOC - Incident Management SIEM
Wipro LTD
05.2018 - 11.2020
- Led Global Security operation center with the scope of SOC / SIEM Security analytics as well as design and deployment
- Managed and led Security Operations Team
- Served as a member of the Enterprise Information Security leadership team
- Built consensus and drove decisions relating to security threat and risk management
- Managed daily activities of support, process, and new project activities
- Managed budgets and staff
- Developed and revised performance standards
- Established and maintained excellent standards in dealing with customers, vendors, and staff
- Monitored and provided input on outsourced services and contract compliance
- Conducted Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) activities
- Operated network defense countermeasures
- Analyzed IA security events
- Reviewed and assessed information security events and logs
- Provided guidance on SIEM system integration
- Involved in QDI, Shadow IT, UBA Integration
- Created new processes and security operating procedures
- Identified and analyzed IT-related risk
- Developed, implemented, and maintained processes to mitigate and reduce risks
- Involved in Data Source Integration
- Provided RCAs on Intrusion
- Performed audit through Qualys / Nessus Tool
- Executed periodic risk assessments
- Conducted holistic information technology and information security risk assessments
- Anchored customer calls and provided insights
- Trained and mentored new employees on Information Security
- Organized meetings to streamline operations
- Provided best practices subject matter expertise regarding SIEM system integration, alerting, and reporting processes.
Sr Consultant Cyber Security - IT Security
Nsight Inc
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Enhanced security team accomplishments and competence
- Determined security requirements
- Planned security systems
- Implemented security systems
- Verified security systems
- Maintained security by monitoring and ensuring compliance
- Upgraded security systems
- Prepared system security reports
- Updated job knowledge
- Enhanced department and organization reputation
- Enhanced security team accomplishments and competence
- Determined security requirements
- Planned security systems
- Implemented security systems
- Verified security systems
- Maintained security by monitoring and ensuring compliance
- Upgraded security systems
- Prepared system security reports
- Updated job knowledge
- Enhanced department and organization reputation.
Sr SOC -IT Lead Infrastructure management-Information Security
Birlasoft Limited
05.2011 - 06.2017
- Managed information security and patch management
- Analyzed, documented, and reported potential security incidents
- Worked with partners to maintain an understanding of security threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits
- Acted as a coordinator for security events
- Performed network security monitoring and incident response
- Recognized potential intrusion attempts and compromises
- Assisted with implementation of counter-measures
- Generated reports for documentation and knowledge transfer
- Created and maintained Standard Operating Procedures
- Operated in a shift schedule
- Supported the development of automated remediation and SOPs
- Provided recommendations on tuning and best practices
- Actively researched current threats and attack vectors
- Mapped and scanned for vulnerabilities
- Managed VMware and Hyper-V servers
- Managed Windows servers and Exchange Server
- Managed disaster recovery and backups
- Troubleshot desktop, network, and printer problems
- Supported various security tools and firewalls
- Managed information security policy framework, information classification and controls, physical and environmental security, logical access controls, business continuity planning, and audit of outsourcing services.
System Administrator
Sara Infoway Ites India Pvt Ltd
10.2007 - 04.2011
- Involved in complete IT infrastructure setup
- Installed and configured servers and virtual servers
- Implemented application virtualization servers
- Configured routers, switches, and firewalls
- Implemented Microsoft Windows Deployment Server
- Managed disaster recovery and backups
- Troubleshot desktop, network, and printer problems
- Supported various software and applications
- Conducted vulnerability assessments and risk assessments
- Conducted network and site security audits.
System Administrator
Fervour Tech Educational Pvt Ltd
02.2007 - 09.2007
- Handled installation, configuration, maintenance, diagnosis and resolution of desktop hardware problems related to desktop computers, notebooks and printers
- Conducted
- File Servers and Local Area Networking involving setting up, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting servers running Windows NT network operating systems, including user set-up and administration, domain configuration, profiles and policies, security, DHCP, WINS, and remote access;
- Installation, configuration and administration of Windows NT Server /Client & Linux Server and Solaris Server
- Set up and configured host and print gateways; Responsible for:
- Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration testing of various servers, Risk Assessment
- O Network and site security audits, vulnerability scans.
Education
MS/M.Sc(Science) -
LNMU
01.2022
B.Sc -
LNMU
01.2002
Skills
- Security Automation
- Network Security
- Vulnerability Management
- Security Engineering
- Security Monitoring
- Security Operations
- Security Planning
- Security Management
- DFIR
- SIEM
- Malware Analysis
- Cloud Security
- Cyber Security
- Risk Management
- Cyber Forensics
Certification
- CEH
- Qualys Certified Specialist
- Splunk certified
- ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
- AZ- 500, Microsoft Azure Security Speclist
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
- Microsoft Security Operations Analyst SC-200
- Qualys Certified Specialist VM
- CISM
- CISSP
- CRISC
- SABSA to Architect Cloud Security Online
- Splunk Certified User
- Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) Online Training
- Advanced Malware Analysis Online Training
- Forensic Investigation Online Training on Tools & Tech
- Cloud Security Architecture for the Enterprise
- Cybersecurity Foundations- Security Architecture
- Vulnerability Management and Assessment
- Elastic Stack
- Reverse Engineering
- Managing and Responding to Security Events Using Azure Sentinel
Sociallinks
linkedin.com/in/rakesh-patra-56833114
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Oriya
- Bengali
- Telugu
Projects
10 Months, Cybersecurity Principle Consultant / Enterprise Security Architect, Enterprise Security Architecture Enhancement, SOC Transformation and Optimization, Cloud Security Strategy Implementation, Incident Response and Threat Hunting, Regulatory Compliance and Audits, Endpoint Security Enhancement, Security Governance Framework Establishment, Network Security Redesign, Security Incident Simulation Exercise, Global Security Architecture Design, Security Risk Assessment and Mitigation, Identity and Access Management (IAM) Overhaul, Security Incident Response Planning, Cloud Security Architecture Integration, Multi-Cloud Security Strategy Implementation, Cloud Migration Security Assurance, Serverless Security Architecture Design, Container Security Implementation, Cloud-Native Application Security, Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Integration, Zero Trust Network Architecture Implementation, Cloud Security Automation, Incident Response in the Cloud, Cloud Risk Assessments, SOC Architecture and Design, DFIR Security Strategy Implementation, Threat Intelligence
Timeline
Head of Infrastructure & Cyber Security
MAI Labs
03.2024 - Current
Enterprise Security Architect & Principle Consultant
Freelance Consultants
06.2023 - 03.2024
Principal Consultant Cyber Security
Societe Generale
06.2022 - 06.2023
Manager SOC Threat Intelligence and Hunting
Carrier Technologies India Limited
12.2020 - 05.2022
Lead Consultant Cyber Security - SOC - Incident Management SIEM
Wipro LTD
05.2018 - 11.2020
Sr Consultant Cyber Security - IT Security
Nsight Inc
08.2017 - 05.2018
Sr SOC -IT Lead Infrastructure management-Information Security
Birlasoft Limited
05.2011 - 06.2017
System Administrator
Sara Infoway Ites India Pvt Ltd
10.2007 - 04.2011
System Administrator
Fervour Tech Educational Pvt Ltd
02.2007 - 09.2007
MS/M.Sc(Science) -
LNMU
B.Sc -
LNMU
- CEH
- Qualys Certified Specialist
- Splunk certified
- ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
- AZ- 500, Microsoft Azure Security Speclist
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
- Microsoft Security Operations Analyst SC-200
- Qualys Certified Specialist VM
- CISM
- CISSP
- CRISC
- SABSA to Architect Cloud Security Online
- Splunk Certified User
- Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) Online Training
- Advanced Malware Analysis Online Training
- Forensic Investigation Online Training on Tools & Tech
- Cloud Security Architecture for the Enterprise
- Cybersecurity Foundations- Security Architecture
- Vulnerability Management and Assessment
- Elastic Stack
- Reverse Engineering
- Managing and Responding to Security Events Using Azure Sentinel
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