About
Experienced Cyber Defense Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Incident Response, Security Operations, Threat Intelligence, and Automation. Strong engineering professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Computer Science Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Banglore, India.
Skills & Expertise (14)
Work Experience
Cyber Defense Engineer
Anko
3-2023 - Present
Proactive Threat Management: Monitored and responded to security incidents using advanced tools like Sentinel, Proofpoint, and Palo Alto Firewall, ensuring rapid detection and mitigation of threats. Revenue Protection: Played a key role in protecting and securing a $10 billion+ revenue stream for the Kmart Group, enhancing consumer trust in the brand and enabling significant business growth. Automation & Efficiency: Led initiatives to automate repetitive tasks within SIEM systems, improving operational efficiency in threat detection and incident response, significantly reducing manual workload and response times. Solution Development: Contributed to the development of automation solutions for blocking Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) using Python, Linux, and cloud services, significantly improving efficiency and operational effectiveness. Collaboration & Communication: Worked closely with Security Engineers, Developers, and other stakeholders to promote a security-first mindset and ensure compliance with security standards, while participating in on-call rotations to provide continuous support. Threat Intelligence Integration: Collaborated on the integration of the MISP threat intelligence platform, enhancing the organization's ability to store, share, and analyze structured threat information, bolstering overall threat intelligence capabilities.
Cyber Defense Engineer
Anko (Global Capability Centre for Kmart Group Australia)
3-2023 - present-
Incident Response & Threat Management: Monitored, analyzed, and responded to security alerts and incidents promptly using advanced SIEM and SOAR tools. Conducted in-depth investigations and maintained accurate incident records, providing regular updates to stakeholders. Participated in tabletop exercises and simulations to strengthen incident response preparedness and refine incident management plans based on emerging threats. Security Operations & Tool Management: Managed and optimized enterprise security solutions, including Microsoft Sentinel, Proofpoint, Palo Alto Firewall, Darktrace (IPS/IDS), Crowdstrike, and Cortex (EDR/XDR). Proactively monitored AWS artifacts and workloads for Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and Cloud Workload Protection (CWP), ensuring robust cloud security measures. Threat Intelligence & Automation: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate the MISP threat intelligence platform, enhancing structured threat data sharing and analysis. Led automation initiatives in the SIEM system using Python, Azure Logic Apps, and AWS services to streamline repetitive tasks, optimize threat detection processes, and reduce operational burden. Proactive Defense & Vulnerability Management: Stayed updated on industry trends, threat landscapes, and attack techniques to drive continuous improvement in security posture. Employed platforms like Skyhigh CASB, NetApp, and UpGuard for data breach prevention, ransomware mitigation, third-party risk management, and attack surface reduction. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Training: Partnered with Security Engineers, Developers, and stakeholders to implement effective security measures, promote a security-first mindset, and foster operational efficiency. Delivered knowledge-sharing sessions and advocated best practices to elevate security awareness across teams. Process Optimization & Innovation: Developed solutions for blocking Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) leveraging Python and cloud-based tools, significantly improving operational efficiency. Contributed to creating a central SOC data repository, consolidating diverse data sources for enhanced accessibility and effectiveness.
Education
Bachelors of Engineer (Computer Science)
2019 - 2023 · India
Bachelors of Computer Science Engineering
2019 - 2023 · India
Certifications
Runner-Up
EY GDS Hackpions 4.0 · 2022
Secured the Runner-Up position among 1572 participating teams for addressing the "Simplified Data Sourcing" problem statement. Engineered an OCR solution to automate receipt data upload to the cloud and conducted analysis. Leveraged Python, Pandas, and Matplotlib for graph plotting, and integrated machine learning techniques for OCR identification.
