Jan 2024 – Dec 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

• Offers strategic security guidance and architectural design (HLD/LLD), working with business and technical stakeholders from government and private enterprise clients in the UAE to deliver scalable, cost-effective cloud security solutions.
• Led the design, transition, and implementation of cloud security solutions using Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft 365 Defender, Purview, Cloud Apps, and Intune, securing hybrid environments and ensuring compliance with the industry.

Jul 2023 – Jan 2024 · 6 mos

• Expertise in Microsoft Cloud Security Products including Sentinel (KQL, Log Parsing & Onboarding), Microsoft 365 Defender, Purview (DLP/AIP), MDC, and Intune.
• Skilled in establishing Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Cloud Workload Protection (CWP), Secure Cloud Foundation, Container Security, and SIEM solutions in both cloud and hybrid cloud environments.
• Led the implementation of Cloud Security solutions, adhering to industry standards such as CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and HIPAA, specifically for hybrid models.
• Executed technical deployment and developed both high-level and low-level documentation for various Cyber Defense products like SIEM, Email Security, MFA, EDR, and Vulnerability Management.
• Oversaw implementation projects across Microsoft Azure, AWS, and on-premises infrastructures, catering to a wide range of clients, including those in the UAE Government and Ministry sectors.

Mar 2023 – Jun 2023 · 3 mos · Kolkata, West Bengal

• Taking a career break to focus on family and child responsibilities as a new parent.

Aug 2021 – Feb 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos · India

• Designed and implemented secure cloud architectures for enterprise clients, focusing on Azure, AWS, and multi-cloud environments with a strong emphasis on zero-trust security models.
• Led pre-sales engagements, including RFP response development, security solution design, and cost estimation, ensuring alignment with client security requirements and regulatory frameworks.
• Developed Azure landing zones, implemented Identity & Access Management (IAM, PIM, Defender for Cloud, Microsoft 365 Defender, and Purview DLP/AIP), and built multi-tenant SIEM architectures using Microsoft Sentinel with custom analytics, API-based integrations, and SOAR automation.
• Secured AWS environments with GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudWatch, and Detective, and worked on CSPM solutions such as Prisma Cloud, Wiz, and Trend Micro to enhance cloud security posture.
• Managed multi-cloud security projects and led solutions discussions, collaborating with technical and architect teams to position security solutions effectively while managing a team of 15+ security engineers.

Nov 2019 – Aug 2021 · 1 yr 9 mos · Kolkata Area, India

• Managed client infrastructure transitions and security integrations, focusing on Azure log source onboarding, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE), Defender for Cloud, MCAS, and AWS GuardDuty, ensuring seamless cloud security implementation.
• Led SIEM architecture and administration, overseeing Microsoft Sentinel and ArcSight ESM, ensuring platform health, log ingestion, use case development (MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain), and end-to-end SIEM design & optimization.
• Served as SPOC for Cloud SOC security operations initially, leading EDR implementations across multiple accounts, driving cloud-native security solutions, and ensuring 24/7 monitoring, SLA adherence, and incident resolution.

Sep 2019 – Oct 2019 · 1 mo

• Worked on Content development such as Saved Searches, Reports, Dashboards on Splunk.
• Building Correlation rules using complex search query & Regex and finetuning for exiting Use cases in the environment.
• Worked on the In-build Splunk App for the integration of security products.

Jan 2019 – Aug 2019 · 7 mos

• · Support and participate in SOC engineering efforts such as tool integration, development of use cases.
• · 24/7 Monitoring, Reporting and deeply analysing (L2) security incidents with using Splunk ES,McAfee Nitro,IDS/IPS alerts, CrowdStrike Detections
• · Ensure that Service Level Agreements are met and provide resolution plans for system, network issues.

Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 · 1 yr · Bengaluru Area, India

• Worked as an Administrator/Content developer on SIEM(EventTracker).
• Analyzing the logs to identify the important information with respect to security
• risks.
• Configuring Reports, Alerts, Dashboards, Behavior and Correlation Rule on SIEMs (Splunk).
• Integrating SIEM with networking and security products (on premise and cloud)
• as per customer requirements.

Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 · 1 yr · India

• Worked with a core team of Security Analyst(SIEM/SOC- 24/7 monitoring) that specializes in stopping
• malicious traffic and content from reaching our customers.
• Worked as a Content analyst on Barracuda SPAM Firewall(ESG/ESS) & Web-filters

May 2014 – Jun 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo · EAST ZONE - INDIA

• Installation and commissioning of FIBER LASER Machine with proper inspection.
• Investigate the technical issue (Software, Hardware & Networking) and provide solution.

Nov 2013 – Apr 2014 · 5 mos · Kolkata Area, India

• - Worked as an Desktop Support Engineer with knowledge of Computer Hardware, Networking & SIEM.