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Anfas K Shaheer

@anfas

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I am a Security Engineer specializing in cloud security, firewall automation, and SIEM-driven threat detection.

India

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking remote roles focused on cloud security, firewall automation, SIEM engineering, and security automation. I value collaborative teams, opportunities to apply REST API and VB.NET automation, and to grow solving complex, compliance-driven security challenges.

I am a Security Administrator and automation-focused engineer with four years of experience securing cloud and on-prem systems across banking and government environments. I build REST API-driven automation tools and enforce security policies to protect sensitive data.

At Reserve Bank Information Technology, I collaborated with central bank stakeholders to develop and implement information security strategy, policy, and testing procedures while automating firewall data collection using VB.NET and REST APIs. I reduced firewall lookup times dramatically by building a tool that polls firewalls every ten minutes and provides near real-time accuracy. That initiative improved policy creation efficiency and reduced errors.

Previously, I optimized threat detection and compliance at Teamware Solutions with Microsoft Defender for Office 365 and Microsoft Purview, and at ClaySys I designed an Azure-native security stack including WAF, Microsoft Sentinel, and Logic Apps for automated responses alongside PCI-DSS and SOC 2 controls. I enjoy driving cloud security implementations and refining SIEM detections.

I seek remote roles where I can apply automation, cloud security, and SIEM expertise to proactively defend infrastructures and improve operational efficiency. I value collaborative teams, continuous learning, and opportunities to scale secure systems through automation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Security Engineer

Reserve Bank Information Technology

Feb 2024 - Jul 2025 (1 year 5 months)

Developed and enforced information security strategy and policies, built firewall automation tools that reduced lookup time from minutes to seconds and automated firewall data collection every 10 minutes. Led security testing, incident response and REST API automation using VB.NET to improve operational accuracy for RBI stakeholders.

Security Automation VB.NET REST APIs Security Testing Cloud Security Incident Response Palo Alto Firewalls Checkpoint Firewall

Technical Support Engineer

Teamware Solutions

Oct 2023 - Jan 2024 (3 months)

Specialized in security and compliance for Microsoft Defender for Office 365 and Microsoft Purview, collaborating directly with Microsoft to harden anti-phishing and malware policies and improve DLP and data governance. Troubleshot client issues and maintained SIEM compliance protocols to strengthen threat protection.

Microsoft Defender Microsoft Purview Threat Detection SIEM Incident Response Troubleshooting Compliance

Senior System Security Administrator

ClaySys Technologies

Jan 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Implemented end-to-end Azure cloud security for a US online banking client, deploying WAF, Microsoft Sentinel, Logic Apps for automated threat response, and compliance controls (PCI-DSS, SOC 2). Monitored on-prem security, performed vulnerability assessments, and refined cloud detection capabilities to meet regulatory requirements.

Azure Sentinel Logic Apps PCI DSS SOC Cloud Security Vulnerability Assessment SentinelOne Carbon Black Nessus Burp suite Microsoft Security Compliance And Identity Fundamentals Azure Security Center Microsoft Defender

Application Developer

SafeZone Academy

Apr 2021 - Dec 2021 (8 months)

Built a WordPress site integrated with an LMS and developed a VB.NET application to automate student certificate generation and streamline financial transaction handling, improving operational efficiency for the academy. Delivered end-to-end solutions combining web and desktop automation.

VB.NET WordPress Automation)Payment Processing Web Development