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Vamsi Pirasaath Ramakrishnan

Chennai, Tamil Nadu,

Summary

IT & Banking Security Professional with nearly 10 years of experience in crafting and deploying effective security solutions in high-availability environments. Demonstrates proficiency in Network Security, Data Security, and Web Application Security, complemented by a proven ability to conduct thorough risk assessments and implement robust risk management strategies. Possesses specialized expertise in leading security evaluations and developing comprehensive risk management frameworks to bolster organizational resilience. Career aspirations include furthering contributions to advanced security initiatives within the finance sector.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Manager (Lead - InfoSec Monitoring)

Karur Vysya Bank
Chennai, India
09.2024 - Current
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal security policies.
  • Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to identify emerging threats, and enhance detection mechanisms.
  • Develop and implement security monitoring strategies aligned with industry best practices.
  • Manage and enhance SIEM solutions to improve threat detection capabilities.
  • Lead security monitoring and incident response activities to mitigate cyber threats.
  • Performing cyber drill activities to identify the gaps in the security posture.
  • Developed and fine-tuned correlation rules and playbooks in SIEM.
  • Conducting a quarterly review for all the security tools to strengthen the perimeter.
  • Interaction with multiple stakeholders for better risk assessment and risk closure.
  • Driving log analysis and forensic investigations to strengthen security posture.
  • Coordinating with red and blue teams for proactive security testing and improvement.
  • Conducting cyber threat hunting and improving use cases in SIEM for better detection.
  • Assisted in security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability management programs.

Manager - Cyber Resilience

CyberPWN Technologies private Limited
Bangalore
02.2024 - 09.2024
  • Creation of Standard Operating Procedures(SOP) for Clients.
  • Consistently meeting the client expectations and requirements for all projects and tickets.
  • Provide continued maintenance and development of bug-fixes,patch updates and resolution for the existing issues with Database Activity Monitoring.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot the critical issues.
  • Training the team members regarding the procedures, ticketing and troubleshoot.
  • Ensure the Data Availability and Integrity through preventative maintenance and upgrades for the Clients.
  • Attending the Governance meeting for the clients and enhancing the infrastructure or Security services.
  • Assist in gathering documentation in support of audit and controls.
  • Overall coordination and management of pre and post sales security services.
  • Managing the resources in the project and shift roster planner.

Deputy Manager

Equitas Small Finance Bank
Chennai
02.2022 - 01.2024
  • Installation, upgradation, performance tuning, troubleshooting and configuration of Database Activity Monitoring Audit and Security Policies upon the compliance.
  • Setting up and administration of Database Security Architecture.
  • Worked on the compliance requirements and implementing the audit and security controls to adhere to the audit requirements.
  • SSL certificate administration like create CSR, sign the certs, import certs and troubleshooting cert issues.
  • Troubleshooting connectivity issues between servers, subnets using packet capturing and analysis with Monitoring Tools.
  • Automation of Audit data and security jobs and Agent installation using python scripts.
  • Configured snapshot backups for critical computing resources and also implemented data Lifecycle to save costs and also enforcing backup policies.
  • Create Audit process, Audit purge, archive and backup processes.
  • Creating the test cases for the VA scan based on the requirements.
  • Creating policies and modifying existing policies for monitoring the database.
  • Coordinate with multiple teams including DBA, Network and Development teams to troubleshoot various issue in both prod and non-prod environments.
  • Configure database monitoring to the failover appliances for uninterrupted DB activity monitoring
  • Performing day-to-day Fine-tuning the false positive alerts.
  • Involved in RBI(IDRBT) Cyber Drill attacks on every quarterly Cyber drill.
  • Fine-tuned the Database Audit data over from 90 Million to 8 Million.
  • Ensuring the PCI DSS regulations and worked closely with Risk assessment
  • Completed inventory audits to identify losses and project demand.
  • Actively participated in various Boards and Committees to contribute smooth business operations and growth.
  • Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
  • Conducting phishing campaigns and Info Sec awareness programs to employees & vendor partners.
  • Managing the Oracle Single-Sign-On (SSO)solution and perform consistent upgrades and application integration.
  • Integration of Crown-jewel application with Oracle SSO.
  • Constant Brand montoring and Takedown of malicious website.

Technical Support Executive

Softcell Technologies Global Private Limited
Chennai
04.2015 - 01.2022
  • Oversaw daily performance of Database systems.
  • Analyzing the threats against the Database and providing the recommendation to the stake holders about the identified vulnerabilities.
  • Evaluated software or hardware to recommend improvements or upgrades.
  • Collaborated with support team to assist client stakeholders with emergent technical issues and develop effective solutions.
  • Applying the policies based on the Ingress web traffic and reviewing its status.
  • Maintaining up-to-date signatures for identifying the threats for the configured databases.
  • Creating policies and modifying existing policies for monitoring the database.
  • Integration of DAM with SIEM.
  • Configure database monitoring to the failover appliances for uninterrupted DB activity monitoring.
  • Blocking and unblocking of user action for the Database on privileged activity for high level database.
  • Performance tuning, troubleshooting and administration of Linux 6/7/8 servers.
  • Lead the definition and Implementation of POCs and other related technologies Experience in Packet Analysis.
  • Performing Reconciliation of users, Risk assessment report, Audit reports.
  • On-boarding and configuring the new web servers in Web Application Firewall(WAF) and in other Security tools and analyzing the web traffic status.
  • Creating the Virtual Patches in Web Application Firewall based on the CVE against the vulnerabilities.
  • Creating the Virtual Patches in Web Application Firewall based on the CVE against the vulnerabilities.
  • Managing and Configuration of Firewalls and Security Fabric.
  • Drove customer satisfaction to 100 %.
  • Maintained composure and patience in face of difficult customer situations, applying de-escalation techniques and positive customer support.
  • Perform incident monitoring, response, triage and initiate investigations.

Supported Clients:

- Karur Vysya Bank(KVB)

- Daimler India(Bharat Benz)

- Hyundai Motor India Limited

- Lotte India

- National Stock Exchange

- HDFC Credila

- RR Donnelley

Education

B.E.,(Computer Science) -

Jeppiaar Engineering College, Anna University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Diploma in Computer Science -

Panimalar Polytechnic College
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Skills

  • Web Application Firewall (Imperva)
  • Database Activity Monitoring (Imperva)
  • SSLi Offloader(A10 Networks)
  • Phishing Campaigns (KnowBe4)
  • Privilege Access Management
  • Tenable Nessus
  • Burp Suite
  • Algosec Firewall Analyzer
  • Fortinet Firewall
  • Security Incident and Event Management
  • Cloud Security
  • Brand abuse monitoring
  • Digital Rights Management
  • Data Classification
  • Deception Technology
  • Virus Total, Hybrid Analysis
  • Wireshark Software, Nmap
  • ZAP
  • Managing Security Breaches
  • Risk Mitigation & Risk Assessment
  • Quick Decision-Making Abilities
  • Process and Procedure Development
  • Administration and Reporting
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluation

Languages

Telugu
First Language
Tamil
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2

Certification

  • Certified Ethical Hacker – EC council
  • Cyber Security and Crime Investigation
  • Network Security Expert (NSE3)
  • Oracle SQL certified

Timeline

Senior Manager (Lead - InfoSec Monitoring)

Karur Vysya Bank
09.2024 - Current

Manager - Cyber Resilience

CyberPWN Technologies private Limited
02.2024 - 09.2024

Deputy Manager

Equitas Small Finance Bank
02.2022 - 01.2024

Technical Support Executive

Softcell Technologies Global Private Limited
04.2015 - 01.2022

B.E.,(Computer Science) -

Jeppiaar Engineering College, Anna University

Diploma in Computer Science -

Panimalar Polytechnic College
Vamsi Pirasaath Ramakrishnan