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Srikumar Rajaram

Srikumar Rajaram

Senior Solution Architect
Chennai,TN

Summary

Accomplished Senior Cybersecurity Solution Architect with over 17 years of IT experience, including more than a decade in advanced cybersecurity domains. Expertise includes Managed Security Services (MSSP) solutioning, SOC design and transformation, detection engineering, and security architecture. Proven ability to engage leadership teams, OEMs, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable, and compliant security solutions. Actively pursuing CISSP and CHFI certifications to enhance professional qualifications.


Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Solution Architect

Inspira Enterprises
chennai
04.2022 - Current
  • Delivering Resilient and secure architecture at optimized cost for Managed Security Services within ICD practice Globally.
  • Worked as Solution architect for more 120 accounts in 3 years across India, MEA, ASEAN & US
  • Architecting solutions across Data Pipeline Management, SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, Threat Intelligence, Threat Hunting, DFIR, Brand Monitoring, and Detection Engineering.
  • Working extensively with OEMs including IBM QRadar, Splunk, LogRhythm, PaloAlto,Crowdstrike, Stellar Cyber, Exabeam, Databhann, Anvilogic, and more.
  • Engaging with leadership and OEM technical teams to drive solution strategy, RFIs/RFPs, and Proof of Concepts.
  • Leading new technology induction into the SOC practice.
  • Supporting marketing with technical content for MSS brochures, case studies, and solution briefs.
  • Leading vendor evaluation team to shortlist and onboard strategic technology partners
  • Designing SOC capacity planning frameworks for scalability and resilience.
  • Introducing automation in solution design workflows to speed up turnaround time for proposals.
  • Facilitating executive-level steering committee meetings to report progress and align on strategic priorities.
  • Optimizing cost models for MSS proposals ensuring profitability and customer value alignment.
  • Leading competitive analysis initiatives to differentiate MSS offerings in global markets.
  • Partnering with sales leadership to identify new revenue opportunities, shape go-to-market strategies, and influence deal closures.
  • Designing scalable data ingestion and pipeline architectures optimized for performance and cost efficiency.
  • Responding to RFIs/RFPs with persuasive technical write-ups, detailed architecture diagrams, and value-driven narratives.
  • Leading multi-OEM solution integration strategies aligning IBM QRadar, Splunk, LogRhythm, Stellar Cyber, PaloAlto, Exabeam, Databhann, and Anvilogic with customer objectives.
  • Mentoring and coaching junior architects, presales engineers, and analysts to elevate team capability and ensure succession planning.
  • Building strong customer relationships through regular engagement, discovery sessions, and post-solution follow-ups.
  • Creating reusable solution assets, frameworks, and templates to accelerate proposals and maintain solution consistency across regions.
  • Driving end-to-end MSS solution design from requirement gathering and architecture blueprinting to delivery handover.
  • Conducting high-impact customer presentations, workshops, and technical demonstrations for CXOs, IT leadership, and security stakeholders

Chief Manager – IT Security

Star Health & Allied Insurance
03.2021 - 04.2022
  • Headed SOC operations and CSIRT; evaluated and implemented new security tools.
  • Managed tool implementation, rule/policy configuration, and fine-tuning across multiple security platforms.
  • Oversaw audits (IRDAI, ISNP, E&Y Risk Audit) and enhanced security posture.
  • Led VAPT exercises, cyber assurance programs, and forensic investigations.

Chief Cybersecurity Strategist

BriskInfosec Technologies
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Strategized SOC operations for clients, conducted infra VAPT, and built security policies.
  • Created internal Red/Blue teams, knowledge base, and trained teams on security best practices.
  • Acted as project manager for Star Health SOC build from BriskInfosec.

Associate Test Lead

Maveric Systems
09.2015 - 12.2019
  • Led performance/security testing projects for major telecom & banking clients (Vodafone Qatar, Zain Kuwait, Bank Muscat).
  • Worked closely with developers for DevSecOps solutions and VAPT remediation.

Associate Product Specialist

Symantec Solutions
06.2011 - 04.2014
  • Supported global Symantec clients on endpoint security & threat detection.
  • Conducted zero-day threat analysis and provided escalation support.
  • Coordinated with development for rapid vulnerability fixes.

SME – Networking & Security

CSS Corp
06.2008 - 06.2011
  • Provided L2/L3 network support for routers, switches, and access points.
  • Worked as SME for SAN & NAS devices like SC101
  • Configured security for wired/wireless networks using encryption & ACLs.
  • Managed complex customer issues across multi-vendor environments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - B.Com

AM Jain College - Madras University
Chennai, India

Skills

  • Data Pipeline Management
  • SIEM
  • SOAR
  • UEBA
  • Threat Intelligence
  • Threat Hunting
  • DFIR
  • Brand Monitoring
  • Detection Engineering
  • SOC Transformation
  • MSS Lifecycle Management
  • Compliance Alignment ( ISO, PCI-DSS)
  • Technical leadership

Tools

Platforms & OEMs: 

IBM QRadar, Splunk, LogRhythm, Stellar Cyber, Exabeam, PaloAlto,Crowdstrike, Databhann, Anvilogic, Cortex XSOAR, CrowdStrike, Securonix, ATTIVO, SentinelOne, McAfee DLP, Forcepoint DLP, Symantec ATP, Forescout NAC

VA Tools:

 Burp Suite, Kali Linux, Wireshark, Perfmon, Nmon, JVisualVM

Performance Tools: 

IBM RPT, JMeter, HP LoadRunner, BlazeMeter

Certification

  • Pursuing CISSP | Pursuing CHFI
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v8)
  • Splunk Certified Power User
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
  • CPT Mobile – Certified Penetration Tester

Quote

Rule your Mind or It will rule you

Timeline

Senior Solution Architect

Inspira Enterprises
04.2022 - Current

Chief Manager – IT Security

Star Health & Allied Insurance
03.2021 - 04.2022

Chief Cybersecurity Strategist

BriskInfosec Technologies
01.2020 - 03.2021

Associate Test Lead

Maveric Systems
09.2015 - 12.2019

Associate Product Specialist

Symantec Solutions
06.2011 - 04.2014

SME – Networking & Security

CSS Corp
06.2008 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Arts - B.Com

AM Jain College - Madras University
Srikumar RajaramSenior Solution Architect