SONALI KALE
Security Engineer
Pune
Summary
Experienced security engineer adept at safeguarding critical assets through comprehensive expertise in cloud, endpoint, and network security. Proven track record in managing robust security solutions. Skilled in incident response, threat detection and risk mitigation strategies. Seeking to contribute technical proficiency and strategic insight to protect organizational interests in a dynamic cybersecurity landscape
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Security Engineer - Cloud Platform
Micron Technology
09.2022 - Current
- Implementing and enhancing cybersecurity measures to safeguard critical assets and ensure uninterrupted operations
- Efficient utilization of native cloud service provider (CSP) solutions like Azure Monitor, Azure Security Center, Amazon GuardDuty, and AWS Security Hub to strengthen incident response capabilities and enhance threat detection measures
- Contributed to the refinement and deployment of Azure risk-based policies
- Proficient in designing and implementing native troubleshooting dashboards using Splunk, Azure, and GCP platforms, enhancing operational efficiency and enabling proactive issue resolution
- Skilled in developing and optimizing standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Led comprehensive efforts in the Proof of Concept (POC) for Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
- Engaged in managing Palo Alto Networks Prisma tool within the CSPM framework
- Ensuring robust endpoint security controls on virtual machines (VMs) deployed in the cloud environment
- Demonstrated proficiency in employing both proactive and reactive methodologies to drive operational enhancements
- Implementing automated solutions to bolster cloud security measures and streamline processes
- Key responsibilities encompass daily monitoring, swift remediation of drifts, alerts, incoming incidents, and task resolution to ensure operational continuity and mitigate risks
Associate Engineer- IT Security
Micron Technology
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Experience with network security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and endpoint security solutions
- Monitor network traffic for security breaches and respond promptly to security incidents
- Optimized security operations by working on process improvement and providing comprehensive reports
- Working experience with threat detection and incident response capabilities by analyzing events from diverse security tools such as SIEM
- Collaborate with IT teams to troubleshoot network security, endpoint security issues and provide technical support
- Configuring and managing web proxies to ensure secure and efficient internet access for users
- Conduct regular security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and risks associated with endpoint devices
- Participating in Incident management,Change Management procedures within an IT Service Management (ITSM) framework to ensure efficient operations and seamless transitions
- Successfully spearheaded improvements in the IT Service Management (ITSM) exception process, resulting in a reduction of 9 working hours per month
Education
Bachelor of Technology (IT) -
MKSSS's Cummins College of Engineering for Women
Skills
Cyber Security Operations
SIEM
IT Service Management
Endpoint SecurityCloud ComputingNetwork Security
Microsoft Azure
Amazon Web Services
Certification
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals az-900
Accomplishments
- Promoted to E2 Engineer in 1.2 years of service for tenacity and customer focus
- Undergone Personality development and wholesome training in London, UK
- Lila Poonawalla Scholarship for Undergraduate Studies
Timeline
Security Engineer - Cloud Platform
Micron Technology
09.2022 - Current
Associate Engineer- IT Security
Micron Technology
05.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Technology (IT) -
MKSSS's Cummins College of Engineering for Women