Shradul Saxena
Gurgaon
Summary
Senior cybersecurity consultant with expertise in Microsoft security stack, including Sentinel, Defender, XDR, and CNAPP solutions. Demonstrated success in large-scale SIEM migrations, AI-augmented SOC workflows, and Cribl-based data pipeline design. Extensive experience in Azure, AWS, and GCP across banking, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors, focusing on risk reduction and scalable detection optimization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Senior Consultant
Deloitte USI
Gurgaon
10.2024 - Current
- Conducted cloud security risk assessments in banking, healthcare, and manufacturing, reducing high-risk exposure by 30%.
- Configured and optimized CNAPP solutions (Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Wiz) across Azure, AWS, GCP, improving overall security posture.
- Developed and enforced cloud security policies aligned with ISO 27001 and NIST CSF for enterprise governance.
- Led migration from CrowdStrike to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (Plan 2) across 3,000+ workstations and servers, achieving 99% coverage in three months.
- Created a detailed migration plan utilizing Cribl for optimized log consumption into Microsoft Sentinel.
- Executed large-scale SIEM migration to Microsoft Sentinel with zero data loss, enhancing security visibility and facilitating SOAR automation.
- Designed Cribl Stream pipelines to filter, route, transform security telemetry before ingestion into Microsoft Sentinel, optimizing log management.
- Configured Wiz policies to detect identity risks, overprivileged service principals, and publicly exposed storage and feeding findings into the SOC triage workflow
- Implemented security measures to protect sensitive data within Microsoft 365 platforms.
Assistant Manager
KPMG India
Gurgaon
09.2021 - 10.2024
- Engineered cloud adoption strategies for clients ensuring compliance with HIPAA and PCI-DSS regulations.
- Advised banking and insurance clients on effective risk management and cybersecurity measures.
- Led pre-migration assessments overseeing over 1,000 workload migrations to cloud with minimal impact on operations.
- Designed multi-cloud frameworks with Azure, AWS, and GCP, resulting in 20% reduction in IT costs.
- Implemented FinOps governance strategies to optimize cloud resource usage, achieving annual savings of 20%.
- Configured Microsoft Defender for Cloud in Azure and AWS to enhance compliance monitoring capabilities.
- Authored KQL-based queries to detect spam campaigns and privilege escalation incidents in cloud services.
- Managed over 5,000 endpoints via Microsoft Endpoint Manager ensuring secure application compliance.
- Deployed CWPP and CSPM solutions (Prisma Cloud, Microsoft Defender for Servers) to secure multi-cloud workloads.
Cloud Consultant
HIM Technology Pvt. Ltd.
Noida
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Designed cloud solutions aligned with client needs and business objectives.
- Assessed and optimized cloud infrastructure for enhanced performance and security.
- Prepared hybrid environments for seamless cloud migration without downtime.
- Developed and tested disaster recovery architectures to achieve enterprise RTO/RPO goals.
- Secured hybrid environments utilizing Microsoft Defender, Azure AD, and zero trust principles.
- Implemented Intune MDM for over 2000 devices to ensure compliance with encryption and MFA policies.
- Authored custom Intune compliance policies to strengthen endpoint security.
Cloud Consultant
Cloud Garage In
Gurgaon
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Enabled first-time cloud adoption for enterprises through comprehensive assessments and strategic deployment of Azure services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), enhancing cloud readiness.
- Implemented cloud migration strategies with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless transitions and minimizing disruption to business operations.
- Migrated business-critical workloads to Azure while integrating secure identity management via Azure AD.
- Facilitated enterprise transformation deals by designing cloud architecture roadmaps and proof of concepts, contributing to successful pre-sales engagements.
- Delivered continuous support and troubleshooting for implemented cloud solutions post-deployment.
- Executed cost analysis on infrastructure, pinpointing potential enhancements using cloud services.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
Galgotias College of Engineering & Technology
Greater Noida06-2019
Skills
- Cloud security
- Risk assessment
- Compliance monitoring
- Vulnerability management
- Data protection
- SIEM configuration
- Cloud architecture
- Information security
- Cost optimization
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement
Tools and Technologies
- SIEM/SOAR:- Microsoft Sentinel, ArcSight, Logic Apps
- CNAPP/EDR:- Microsoft Defender XDR, Sentinel One, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Wiz
- Data Management:- Cribl
- Query & Detection:- KQL, S1QL
- Cloud Platform:- Microsoft Azure, AWS, GCP and Oracle Cloud
- Compliance Frameworks:- ISO 270001, NIST CSF, HIPAA, PCI-DSS
Certification
Certificate in Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)
Timeline
Senior Consultant
Deloitte USI
10.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager
KPMG India
09.2021 - 10.2024
Cloud Consultant
HIM Technology Pvt. Ltd.
12.2020 - 09.2021
Cloud Consultant
Cloud Garage In
08.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
Galgotias College of Engineering & Technology