Umakant Tripathi
Cyber Security Consultant
Noida,Uttar Pradesh
Summary
Experienced cyber and cloud security professional with over 12 years of expertise in cybersecurity and data security management. Delivering high levels of customer satisfaction, I have honed my skills in a wide range of technologies, including Microsoft Purview (MIP, DLP, IRM & eDiscovery), Microsoft Defender Suites (MDE, MDI, MDCA, CSPM & MDO), CLM (Keyfactor & Appviewx), endpoint security, and SIEM. Dedicated to leveraging extensive technical knowledge and practical experience to design, implement, and support cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Cyber Security Consultant
HCL Tech
Noida
06.2023 - Current
- Design, implement, and administer Microsoft cybersecurity solutions such as Microsoft Purview (MIP, DLP, eDiscovery, IRM) and Microsoft Defender Suite (MDE, MDCA, MDI, CSPM, and MDO) tailored to diverse customer needs.
- Architect and execute comprehensive crypto assessments, including end-to-end implementation of certificate lifecycle management solutions using platforms like Keyfactor and AppviewX.
- Design and deploy Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) solutions such as Securiti.ai, Microsoft Purview DSPM, and Data Guard for various customer environments.
- Provide technical leadership by spearheading design, implementation, and knowledge transfer initiatives for a wide range of cybersecurity and data security solutions.
- Coordinate external kick-off meetings with customers, ensuring alignment of all stakeholders on the scope of work and delivery expectations.
- Periodically updating customers on the latest cybersecurity portfolio offerings to meet their evolving needs
- Perform Cybersecurity engineering, documentation, standardization, or training tasks as requested
- Execute cybersecurity engineering tasks, including documentation, standardization, and training, as required to support operational objectives.
- Lead the development and implementation of an organization-wide security program, leveraging collaborations and resources, facilitating governance, advising senior leadership on security strategy and investments, and formulating policies to mitigate information security risks effectively
Cyber Resilience & Technology Lead (Cloud & Security)
Toll Group
Pune
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Interpret security and technical requirements into business requirements and communicate security risks to relevant stakeholders ranging from business leaders to engineers
- Review and Design IAM policies, standards, and processes across the company to support business, strategic, security and regulatory needs
- Lead Consultant with experience of Microsoft Identity Management tools and MS Azure AD/Office365 integration & Azure AD Connect
- Design and deploy Identity-based security solutions including Azure AD, Conditional Access, MFA, Azure PIM, Azure Identity Protection, and Azure Password Protection
- Configure, implement, and test Office 365 Defender and management including Exchange On-line Protection (EOP), Safe Attachments, Safe Links, etc
- Configure, implement, and test Microsoft 365 compliance center and Microsoft Cloud App Security-based data loss protection capabilities and policies
- Design & Implemented Azure Information protection, Unified labeling & Data Classifications labels
- Handling end to end Vulnerability management & Remediation (On-Prem & Cloud)
- Roll out security governance and auditing tools including, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, Microsoft Threat Management, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Cloud & Microsoft Defender for Identity
- Provide subject matter expertise on information security architecture and systems engineering to other IT and business teams
- Execute security architectures for cloud/hybrid systems (Azure & M365)
- Stay abreast of emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and controls
- Spot and execute new security technologies and best practices into the company’s Cloud offerings
- Evaluate new technologies related to end user computing for use in the corporate enterprise to enable our knowledge workers
Sr. System Administrator (Cloud Security)
Alaric Ventures
Chandigarh
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Advance the business’s secure software development lifecycle for cloud application by establishing and improving Azure security practices for secure API integration, vulnerability mitigation, privileged access management, secrets management and encryption
- Install, configure, and manage Hardware and Software required for the purposes of Event collection, correlation, and reporting in SIEM
- Work with the internal GRC team to identify, report, track and remediate cloud security risks and control deficiencies
- (Proof point & Appriver)
- Provide L2 support for SIEM security technologies (Splunk, Qradar & MacFee), handle service requests and Security Incidents
- Knowledge and experience implementing or integrating general application security API’s and protocols and IDM systems such as Active Directory (AD), LDAP, SAML, OAuth, SSO, etc
- Knowledge of and experience implementing PKI systems & IAM
- Triage security issues and provide recommended fixes (IT Infra & Cloud Security & Support our bug bounty program)
- Perform ongoing, monthly audits of infrastructure for vulnerabilities
- Expert on Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions like Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
- Working as SPOC with SOC & NOC team regarding anti-virus, intrusion detection, firewalls, content filtering & Security Incident Management
- Facilitate independent security assessments, and penetration testing
- Evaluate and implement new tools, processes, and frameworks
- Review and respond to new security threats
Cloud Security Administrator (Onsite-Qatar Foundation)
Gibraltar Technologies
Doha
07.2014 - 10.2020
- Company Overview: Formerly known as HCL Infosystem MEA
- Manage & Administer Microsoft Azure AD security (MFA, SSPR, PIM & Identity protection)
- Manage and administer Google EMM environment, enterprise Mobile App Store, device enrollments and resolve complex mobile OS specific issues
- Expert on Malware solution of Microsoft Defender for Antivirus cross platforms, which include Windows Servers & Clients, Virtual servers & Clients, MAC, Linux environment
- Manage & Administer Email Security Gateway such as Proofpoint & Inky
- Implementing Office 365 security policy recommendations such as ATP anti-phishing, Safe attachments, Safe Links, Anti-spam, KIM & Anti-Malware
- Providing cloud backup solutions such as Acronis & Veeam
Sr. IT Engineer (Onsite – IBM Africa)
ISON Technologies
Nairobi
02.2013 - 07.2014
- Provided level 2, End user & Remote support for more than 2800 Users located all over in Africa (Mac OS X & Windows OS)
- Track server activity, performing upgrades of software, maintaining computer hardware, addressing questions about technical problems
- Maintain and manage windows platform server (AD/DHCP/DNS etc.), make, optimize, and implement security strategy for data
- Plan, Test and Configure Policy for scheduled Antivirus updates on Servers and End User Systems
- Monitor Correlated Security Event and perform investigation along with respective team
- Designed and deployed effective IT solutions for increased productivity and streamlined operations.
- Troubleshot complex technical issues, providing timely resolution to minimize disruptions.
IT Engineer
Hays Business Solution
Gurugram
02.2011 - 02.2013
- IT Transition Administration to prepare the complete IT infra solution for new process & environment
- Identify potential threats or unusual activities in real-time
- Examine logs from firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection tools, and other security systems.
- Assess and categorize security incidents based on severity and impact.
- Define the access control for all users by moving them in correct Access Control list & Create; adjust PC images using Symantec Ghost
- To assist in the installation of various computers, computing systems, networks, telecommunications, and video components
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Cyber Security & Data Science
Indian Institute of Management
Nagpur 07.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Computer Applications - Information Technology
MS University
Tamilnadu 06.2009 - 05.2011
3 Year Technical Diploma - Aircraft Maintenance & General Engineering
Indian Institute of Aircraft Engineering
New Delhi 01.2005 - 01.2008
Master of Computer Applications - Computer and Information Sciences
Subharti University
Meerut 07.2016 - 01.2019
Skills
- Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance (DLP, MIP, IRM, eDiscovery, Data governance)
- Azure Security Administration
- Endpoint Security & EDR
- Azure Entra ID, PIM, PAM & SSO
- Microsoft Cloud App Security (MDCA)
- Microsoft Defender Suits (MDE,MDI, MDO, MDCA)
- Certificate Lifecycle Management (Keyfactor & Appviewx)
- Data Security & Cloud Security Posture Management (DSPM & CSPM)
Certification
Microsoft Cyber Security Architect (MS -100)
Accomplishments
- AD Cleanup & Crowd strike EDR Roll out for 56000 User & 77000 Devices (EMEA & Europe)
- Email Security: Trend CAS & Exchange online protection Design & deployment
- Design & Implementation of Data Security Module (Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention, Insider Risk Management, Information Barrier & Compliance Privacy)
- Worked as Deployment lead in fusion migration project with Dell services UK for Barclays Bank in Mauritius & deployed 8100 Assets successfully that include Windows Server, Laptop, Desktop, MacBook, iMac within Project SLA & Design Cyber security best practices include Cloud Security & Pen Testing module
- Design & Implement Microsoft Defender for suit (Identity, Email, Data, Cloud)
- Worked as Tech Lead on EUS project conducted by IBM in Nairobi, Kenya to providing end user support model, issues, and escalation and updated EUS database for 8000 Devices successfully within Project SLA.
- Worked as Project lead on Physical verification conducted by IBM in Nairobi, Kenya to perform the basic hygiene on 4200 network equipment with end-to-end update regarding System health, Antivirus upgrade, application patching within Project SLA.
- Worked as Lead Engineer to build IT Data center & deployed 400 HP, Dell & Blade server in Nairobi, Kenya within define period.
Timeline
SC-400 (Microsoft 365 Compliance)
10-2024
Microsoft Cyber Security Architect (MS -100)
07-2024
Cyber Security Consultant
HCL Tech
06.2023 - Current
Office 365 (Identity & Services)
05-2023
Post Graduate Certificate - Cyber Security & Data Science
Indian Institute of Management
07.2022 - 08.2023
Cyber Resilience & Technology Lead (Cloud & Security)
Toll Group
05.2021 - 06.2023
Certified Ethical Hacker (v9)
01-2021
Sr. System Administrator (Cloud Security)
Alaric Ventures
10.2020 - 05.2021
Microsoft Azure Administrator (Az-103)
09-2020
Master of Computer Applications - Computer and Information Sciences
Subharti University
07.2016 - 01.2019
Cloud Security Administrator (Onsite-Qatar Foundation)
Gibraltar Technologies
07.2014 - 10.2020
Sr. IT Engineer (Onsite – IBM Africa)
ISON Technologies
02.2013 - 07.2014
IT Engineer
Hays Business Solution
02.2011 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Computer Applications - Information Technology
MS University
06.2009 - 05.2011
3 Year Technical Diploma - Aircraft Maintenance & General Engineering
Indian Institute of Aircraft Engineering
01.2005 - 01.2008
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