Ranjith Iyappan
Endpoint Security Engineering
Chennai,TamilNadu
Summary
IT Analyst with 16+ years of experience specializing in Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, and Microsoft Intune. Proven track record in managing and establishing robust security risk configurations and compliance within the World Bank Group. Skilled in malware and risk analysis, Active Directory & Group Policy Objects, Windows Firewall, and privilege management. Passionate about optimizing systems for improved collaboration and enhanced security. Committed to balancing business needs with procedural limitations to drive optimal organizational outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
11
11
Certificates
Work History
IT Analyst
The World Bank Group
Chennai
3 2020 - Current
- Enhanced organizational security by implementing robust, cloud-based security solutions, resulting in a reduction in security breaches.
- Delivered successful security projects through the creation of comprehensive deployment, test, implementation, and project timelines.
- Ensured endpoint security by providing operational support for Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) applications.
- Resolved security incidents effectively by identifying root causes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing corrective measures.
- Demonstrated crisis management expertise through active participation in major outages and post-mortem analyses.
Consultant
HCL Technologies Ltd
2 2017 - 2 2020
- Led endpoint security initiatives at World Bank Group and implementing Endpoint Security solutions
- Stayed ahead of emerging security threats by identifying and evaluating technologies aligned with business and technical needs.
- Successfully deployed global security solutions through agile methodologies, ensuring efficient and effective implementation.
- Standardized security practices by developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) for key areas like cyber-attacks, threat vectors, risk management, and incident response.
- Managed project execution effectively by overseeing PMO functions and handling day-to-day contract management activities.
Senior Consultant
Capgemini India
03.2016 - 02.2017
- Championed information security at Sony Pictures Entertainment, serving as a key communicator of policies, goals, and roadmaps.
- Delivered successful endpoint security projects while maintaining operational excellence and ensuring high levels of compliance.
- Demonstrated expertise in incident response by effectively managing detection, triage, analysis, remediation, and reporting processes.
- Fostered collaboration across teams like Enterprise Architecture, Office of Information Security, IT, and Cyber Intel to implement robust security policies.
Technical Lead
Birlasoft
08.2015 - 03.2016
- Proactively addressed security threats at the World Bank Group by identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, exploits, and potential attack vectors.
- Delivered operational excellence by ensuring compliance with SLAs, adhering to processes, and continuously improving workflows to achieve objectives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and build secure solutions and services that align with industry standards and automation best practices.
- Defined security requirements for critical projects, providing a clear roadmap for implementation and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Technical Lead
Mindtree Ltd
06.2013 - 07.2015
- Customer Service reports are produced for each customer service, and breaches of SLA targets are highlighted, investigated, and actions taken to prevent their recurrence.
- Performed threat management, threat modeling, identified threat vectors, and developed use cases for security monitoring.
- Revised and developed the processes to strengthen the current Security Operations Framework, reviewed the policies.
- Performed root cause analysis and devising of corrective actions. Monitored customer service performance through regular reporting, identifying and addressing SLA breaches to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Proactively managed security risks by conducting threat modeling, identifying threat vectors, and developing targeted monitoring use cases.
- Enhanced security operations by revising and developing processes that strengthen the existing framework and align with updated policies.
- Investigated security incidents through root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences, and improve overall security posture.
Senior System Engineer
Larsen and Toubro Ltd
06.2008 - 05.2013
- Improved customer satisfaction by 99% through proactive monitoring and resolution of SLA breaches, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality service.
- Mitigated security risks by quantifying, identifying, and addressing potential vulnerabilities through threat modeling and targeted monitoring.
- Strengthened security posture by reducing time to detect and respond to security incidents through process improvements and policy alignment.
- Enhanced incident response capabilities by conducting thorough root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to prevent future breaches.
- Reduced downtime for critical systems by proactively identifying potential issues and conducting preventative maintenance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Polytechnic College
05.2001 -
Master of Science - Cyber Forensics And Information Security
University of Madras
Chennai 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science And Engineering
SRM University
Chennai 05.2001 -
Skills
Performance Optimization
Websites
Certification
Microsoft Certified Azure Security Engineer Associate
Accomplishments
- The World Bank Group, Special HRD performance award, 2021
- The World Bank Group, ITSGC team award for PC Folder Redirect to OneDrive cloud
- The World Bank Group, ITSGC team award for Migration Myconnect portal to Passwordless authentication
- The World Bank Group, ITSGC team award for Afghanistan Evacuation/Resettling
- The World Bank Group, ITS team award for Ransomware program
- HCL Technologies, World Bank ITSGC Project Award for ED10 Engineering - Security Project, 2017-2018
- HCL Technologies, World Bank ITSGC Project Award for Strengthening Windows Desktop Security Posture, 2018-2019
- HCL Technologies, Outstanding Performer, 2017-2019
- Capgemini, Sony Pictures Entertainment - Best team award for this quarter, 2nd Q'2016
- Capgemini, Sony Pictures Entertainment - Innovation and excellence award
- Capgemini, Sony Pictures Entertainment - Spot award for this quarter, 3rd Q'2016
- Mindtree, Outstanding Performer, 2013-2015
- Mindtree, KPN NL - Pat on the back award for expertise knowledge in various security products
- Mindtree, KPN NL -Team Spot Award for running the operations without any escalations as a team
Workhighlights
- Optimized endpoint security by leveraging Microsoft Intune for device management, policy enforcement, and app distribution.
- Mitigated vulnerabilities through effective vulnerability management practices, including scanning, patching, and remediation.
- Enhanced threat detection and response using CrowdStrike Falcon's advanced endpoint protection and threat hunting capabilities.
- Managed user access and privileges effectively through Active Directory and Group Policy Objects, ensuring secure and compliant user environments.
- Implemented robust privilege management solutions using Avecto Defend Point or Beyond Trust to control user access to critical resources.
- Analyzed malware threats to identify attack vectors, understand malicious behavior, and implement countermeasures.
- Leveraged log analysis tools to monitor network and system activity, detect anomalies, and investigate security incidents.
- Secured network perimeters using Windows Firewall to control inbound and outbound traffic.
- Implemented comprehensive endpoint protection with Windows Defender or Microsoft Security Essentials.
- Centralized security management using McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) to deploy, manage, and monitor McAfee products across the enterprise.
- IT Service Management Expertise: Solid understanding of ITIL frameworks and best practices for delivering efficient and effective IT services.
- Platform Management: Proven experience managing and supporting large-scale enterprise platforms, including on-premises and cloud-based environments. Deep knowledge of high availability, disaster recovery, backup, and restore strategies.
Area Of Expertise
- Cloud Security: Azure Cloud
- Endpoint Management: Microsoft Intune
- Security Management: Vulnerability Management, MDATP, CrowdStrike Falcon
- Identity and Access Management: Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, Privilege Management
- Application Control: Application Whitelisting
- Systems Administration: Windows internals, Windows Firewall
- Security Operations: Log Analytics, Malware Analysis
- Security Tools: McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO), Windows Defender, Microsoft Security Essentials
- IT Service Management
- Stakeholder Management: Ability to collaborate with senior management to identify requirements and ensure compliance with standards.
- Results-Orientation: Demonstrated track record in delivering high-quality work, managing complexity, and identifying risks.
Timeline
Senior Consultant
Capgemini India
03.2016 - 02.2017
Technical Lead
Birlasoft
08.2015 - 03.2016
Technical Lead
Mindtree Ltd
06.2013 - 07.2015
Senior System Engineer
Larsen and Toubro Ltd
06.2008 - 05.2013
High School Diploma -
Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Polytechnic College
05.2001 -
Master of Science - Cyber Forensics And Information Security
University of Madras
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science And Engineering
SRM University
05.2001 -
IT Analyst
The World Bank Group
3 2020 - Current
Consultant
HCL Technologies Ltd
2 2017 - 2 2020
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