SANDIP CHOWDHURY
Cloud Security
Kolkata,West Bengal
Summary
Dedicated Cloud and Security Engineer with extensive hands-on experience in securing Microsoft Azure environments using advanced tools such as CyberArk, SailPoint, Active Directory, Azure RBAC, and PowerShell automation. Holds an AZ-900 certification and possesses a solid foundational understanding of cloud concepts, complemented by AZ-104-aligned expertise in Azure administration and security. Proficient in identity and access management, privileged access control, and the implementation of Azure security services to effectively safeguard cloud infrastructure. Committed to leveraging technical skills to enhance security posture and drive organizational success in cloud environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
4
4
Certificates
Work History
Cloud Support Engineer
Infosys Ltd.
Pune
08.2025 - Current
- Designed, implemented, and maintained secure cloud environments in Microsoft Azure, leveraging both foundational (AZ-900) and administrative (AZ-104) knowledge to support secure and scalable cloud operations.
- Demonstrated a strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, the shared responsibility model, cloud governance, and security best practices, gained through the AZ-900 certification.
- Managed Privileged Access Management (PAM) using CyberArk, securing administrative credentials through password vaulting, rotation, and monitoring of privileged accounts.
- Implemented and supported Identity and Access Management (IAM) using SailPoint, including: User access provisioning and deprovisioning, periodic access reviews and certification, and validation of user entitlements based on job roles and compliance requirements.
- Integrated Active Directory and Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) to verify user identities, validate group memberships, and control access to cloud resources.
- Utilized Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to assign, audit, and enforce least-privilege access across Azure subscriptions, resource groups, and services.
- Automated Azure administrative and security tasks using PowerShell scripting, including: Adding and managing users in Azure, assigning resource access and permissions, and managing Azure resources required for user workloads.
- Worked with the Azure Portal to securely manage cloud resources, users, and access policies.
- Implemented and monitored Azure security services, including: Azure Defender / Microsoft Defender for Cloud for continuous security assessment and threat protection, Azure Firewall for network traffic filtering and security enforcement, and Azure Storage security, including encryption, access controls, and secure data access policies.
- Applied AZ-104 best practices in day-to-day operations, including: secure identity and access management, resource monitoring and governance, network, compute, and storage security, and automation and operational efficiency.
IT Service Desk Engineer
Tech Mahindra (Lowes)
Pune
10.2023 - 07.2025
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate troubleshooting for hardware, software, and network problems.
- Managed critical incidents effectively while coordinating resources and communication to minimize business impact.
- Reduced downtime for end-users by providing timely resolution of technical issues and proactive maintenance.
- Mentored 10 junior engineers, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting professional growth.
Technical Support Engineer
Teleperformance (Adobe)
Jaipur
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
- Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Served as primary point of contact for support relating to owned solutions and products.
- Documented faults and bugs for referral to development staff for use in updates.
- Delivered Tier-3 support and SME input to internal and external customers.
Design Engineer
I & S DEVELOPER
Kolkata
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Created detailed project deliverables and ensured timely execution
- Responsible for managing parts of construction projects, overseeing building work, undertaking surveys and setting out sites.
- Reviewed construction plans and financial projections to verify accuracy and feasibility of structural projects ; managed construction equipment maintenance to minimize costs and avoid project disruption.
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
Education
B.tech - Civil Engineering
JIS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
IN01.2018
Higher Secondary - Science
ADITYA ACADEMY SENIOR SECONDARY
IN01.2014
Skills
Active Directory
Azure PowerShell
Azure Firewall
Timeline
Cloud Support Engineer
Infosys Ltd.
08.2025 - Current
IT Service Desk Engineer
Tech Mahindra (Lowes)
10.2023 - 07.2025
Technical Support Engineer
Teleperformance (Adobe)
08.2021 - 07.2023
Design Engineer
I & S DEVELOPER
01.2019 - 02.2020
Higher Secondary - Science
ADITYA ACADEMY SENIOR SECONDARY
B.tech - Civil Engineering
JIS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Certification
JavaScript and HTML Certification (2021)
Languages
English
Languages
5