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Manikandan Muthusamy

@manikandanmuthusamy

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Cybersecurity professional with expertise in security operations and analysis.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role in cybersecurity that fosters growth and innovation.

I am a dedicated cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in security operations and incident response. My journey began with a BBA from Hindusthan College of Arts & Science, and I have since honed my skills at leading organizations like TCS and Wipro. My role as a System Engineer at TCS involved performing comprehensive log analysis to identify and investigate security alerts, significantly enhancing the organization's security posture.

Throughout my career, I have collaborated closely with Level 2 and Level 3 teams to improve service effectiveness and have configured and monitored Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms for proactive incident detection. My experience includes working with various security technologies, such as Splunk, Microsoft Defender, and CyberArk, allowing me to develop a robust understanding of network and endpoint security, threat intelligence, and compliance with security policies.

I am passionate about driving security risk mitigation and participating in cybersecurity awareness initiatives. My goal is to leverage my skills and experience to contribute to a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and security excellence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

System Engineer

TCS

May 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Performed comprehensive log analysis to identify and investigate security alerts and threats, creating and tracking investigations to resolution. Elevated operations by shaping innovative cybersecurity infrastructure and architecture to deliver cutting-edge security, enhancing the organization's security posture.

Splunk Microsoft Defender ServiceNow SIEM EDR Dynatrace Event Management

SOC Analyst

VHS

Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Performed initial triage, correlation, and analysis of logs from various sources. Correlated and analyzed events using Splunk, Microsoft Defender, and Wireshark tools to detect IT security incidents.

Splunk Microsoft Defender Wireshark SIEM Firewalls Network Security Endpoint Security Threat Intelligence

Desktop Support Engineer

Wipro Ltd

Mar 2021 - Present (4 years 5 months)

Contributed to the development of Business Continuity Plans, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations in the event of a disaster. Handled support desk calls, communicating complex technical information clearly and succinctly for optimal service user understanding, improving user satisfaction.

SCCM Regulatory Compliance Technical Support Business Continuity

Customer Support Engineer

Hitachi Systems Micro Clinic

Dec 2019 - Present (5 years 8 months)

Installed, configured, diagnosed, and resolved technical issues related to Microsoft products, including client operating systems, email, file & print service, MS Office, and various business applications. Supported desktop maintenance and security maintenance, including virus updates and patch management, ensuring system security and stability.