Santhosh S U

• Spearheaded strategic planning and data management strategy and architecture initiatives.
• Developed, implemented, and enforced comprehensive security policies and procedures aligned with organizational standards and international frameworks.
• Executed security measures to safeguard systems and data from cyber threats, including malware analysis, vulnerability assessments, and threat intelligence.
• Collected and analysed technical logs, reported findings, and provided actionable technical conclusions and recommendations.
• Designed, implemented, and managed endpoint security systems, including EDR solutions like CrowdStrike, host-based firewalls, and IPS.
• Managed and operated security systems across Red Hat Linux and Windows environments, ensuring robust cyber threat protection.
• Led the implementation of security best practices and controls in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Integrated security measures within CI/CD pipelines, ensuring secure development and deployment processes.
• Collaborated with DevOps teams to embed security practices within the development lifecycle, strengthening overall system security and leveraging DevOps tools.
• Developed and executed comprehensive data management strategies and security architectures, incorporating encryption, access controls, and DLP solutions.
• Conducted security assessments and risk evaluations, delivering actionable insights to bolster system security.
• Provided security training, fostering a culture of security awareness and compliance.
• Skilled in system and network administration across Windows, Linux, and Mac environments.

• Over 10 + years of experience in the IT industry across various roles, specializing as a Linux SME and Service Manager with in-depth knowledge of Linux, Hybrid Cloud, and AIX environments.
• Certified Azure Security Engineer with hands-on experience in Data Centre Services, providing Linux and AIX SME support.
• Extensive experience with RHEL Operating System services and support.
• Skilled in server provisioning on both on-premise and cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS.
• Managed Hybrid Cloud Operating Systems using platforms like VRA, with expertise in infrastructure setup for server provisioning.
  Proficient in lifecycle management of Linux OS, including disaster recovery for RHEL machines.
• Experience in mitigating pentest findings and working in Agile squads with a deep understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Expertise in automation using Ansible, Red Hat Satellite, subscription management, server patching, and vulnerability management.
• Knowledgeable in managing OS Cloud templates and custom AMIs, with experience in server migration and upgrades.upgradation