Sathish Kumar V
Cyber Security Manager
Coimbatore
Summary
Experienced Cybersecurity Manager leading Security Operations Center (SOC) teams in the Indian Air Force (IAF). Specializes in securing critical defense infrastructure against emerging cyber threats. Mission is to safeguard the nation's cybersecurity and ensure mission continuity for one of the world's most prestigious air forces. Expertise in cybersecurity leadership, complex security strategies, and managing advanced cybersecurity tools in high-stakes environments. Leads a team of skilled cybersecurity professionals to detect and neutralize cyber threats in real-time, fortifying national defense systems against an ever-evolving threat landscape.
Overview
3
3
Certificates
5
5
Languages
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cyber Security Manager(SOC)
Indian Air Force
05.2023 - Current
- Achieved a 85% compliance rate for endpoints.
- Decreased cyber incidents through the implementation of organisational policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with IT departments to deploy security measures and protocols effectively.
- Developed and implemented robust cyber security policies and procedures, aligning with industry best practices.
- Delivered training sessions on cyber security awareness for staff at all organisational levels.
- Analysed incident reports and logs to pinpoint security breaches, and prevent future occurrences.
- Identification of security tools and training courses for purchase and training.
- Participated and Lead Blue team in internal exercises.
Lead IT Auditor(IAF-CERT)
Indian Air Force
05.2018 - 05.2023
- Streamlined audit processes through adoption of automated tools, increasing productivity and accuracy to more than 90%.
- Trained junior team members of quality standards and testing procedures.
- Conducted follow-up audits to assess progress on previously identified issues, ensuring long-term improvements.
- Analysed audit findings, preparing detailed reports to present to senior management with actionable insights.
- Identified key areas that required better protective action in the company's security policy.
- Budgeting of software procurement & training staffs.
- Participated in Tri-Services(Army,Navy,Airforce) Hackathon and secured second place.
- Participated in Red and Blue team during internal exercises.
Cyber Security Analyst
Indian Air Force
05.2015 - 05.2023
- Worked with IT Projects team to verify IT security requirements for incoming systems or IT services.
- Designed and implemented plans to secure computer files against breach, destruction or accidental modification.
- Maintaining the compliance percentage of all IoT devices between 90-100 percent.
- Participated in CTF exercises and be a part of winning team.
- Expertise in IT procurement Budgeting.
Senior IT & Network Administrator
Indian Air Force
05.2011 - 05.2015
- Diagnosed hardware and software issues, implementing action to prevent reoccurrence.
- Reinforced disaster recovery operations and performed periodic data back-ups to strengthen network security.
- Implemented and configured new hardware and software solutions to enhance network performance and reliability.
- Collaborated with IT team members on cross-functional projects to integrate network systems with other IT infrastructure.
- Installed and configured various operating systems and applications, enhancing system capabilities.
- IT budgeting and procurement planning.
IT System Administrator
Indian Air Force
12.2008 - 05.2011
- Sought and implemented IT improvements to minimise service disruptions.
- Documented system configurations and changes meticulously, maintaining a reliable reference for troubleshooting.
- Diagnosed hardware and software issues, implementing action to prevent reoccurrence.
Trainee
Indian Air Force
06.2005 - 05.2008
- Learned new techniques, processes, and programs quickly.
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and defense systems.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
- Supported departmental tasks to increase understanding of industry processes.
- Was a member of Indian Air Force potential athletic team in 100 meters dash and 400 meters track events.
- Supported organizational objectives with help from existing employees.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Bharathiyar University
Coimbatore, Tamilnadu 01.2016 - 01.2018
Skills
Tools
Certification
Certified CISM
Timeline
Certified CISM
01-2025
IBM SIEM Foundation
03-2024
Cyber Security Manager(SOC)
Indian Air Force
05.2023 - Current
Certified Ethical Hacker
01-2019
Lead IT Auditor(IAF-CERT)
Indian Air Force
05.2018 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Computer Science
Bharathiyar University
01.2016 - 01.2018
Cyber Security Analyst
Indian Air Force
05.2015 - 05.2023
Senior IT & Network Administrator
Indian Air Force
05.2011 - 05.2015
IT System Administrator
Indian Air Force
12.2008 - 05.2011
Trainee
Indian Air Force
06.2005 - 05.2008
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of Audit and Compliance tool. And Received appreciation letter from Hon.Prime minister of India.
- Designed,developed and implemented Linux audit tool with device control. Reduction of purchase cost by around 1 crore.
- Migration of all endpoints to MECM architecture with zero downtime. Migration of endpoints without vendor support and achieving 100% migration of endpoints. Resulting in increasing compliance percentage from 75%-93%. By reducing the vendor payment of some crores.
- Designing of LLD & HLD for all the above projects.
Languages
English
Tamil
Telugu
Hindi
Malayalam
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests
Playing Football and Cricket
Exploring places
Gardening
Gym
Ongoing Certification
CISSP(ISC2)
Skills
Risk & Compliance
- ISO 27001:2022
- ISMS
- ITIL4
- HIPAA
Vulnerability Assessment
- Tenable Nessus
- Acunetix
- Burp Suite
- IBM Appscan
- VMRay
- Binalyzer
SIEM,SOAR,EDR,DLP
- IBM QRadar
- Forcepoint DLP
- Boldon James Classifier
- Forcepoint EDR
- Trellix EDR
- MECM
Threat Intelligence
- MITRE ATTACK
- Cyber Kill Chain
Scripting & Automation
- Python
- Powershell
- Bash
- Ansible
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/06/87
Sex: Male
Awards
- Recognition from Hon. Prime Minster of India for innovation in Cybersecurity Audit and compliance Automation.
- Recognition from Central Audit Team (DASI) for best in Trade and Proficiency.
- Runner-up in Tri Services Hackathon-2019
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