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Pappireddy Kishore

@pappireddykishore

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Senior cybersecurity analyst specializing in endpoint, cloud, and data protection.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior security role where I can architect zero-trust solutions, lead incident response, automate security workflows, drive cloud & endpoint protection, and contribute to a compliance-focused, collaborative team with opportunities to mentor and grow.

I am a certified cybersecurity specialist with six years' experience securing large hybrid environments using Zscaler, Trellix, CrowdStrike and Microsoft Defender. I architect zero trust frameworks, lead P1 incident resolution, automate workflows with PowerShell and Python, and ensure GRC alignment with ISO 27001, NIST and GDPR.

I have implemented security platforms for tens of thousands of users and endpoints, reduced unauthorized access and operational costs, and led migrations to cloud-based security management. I mentor teams, manage audits and risk assessments, and deliver measurable improvements in threat detection and data protection.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Security Analyst

Current

Tech Mahindra

Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Architected Zscaler suite for 50,000+ users enforcing zero trust and reducing unauthorized access by 40%; configured Microsoft Defender, Purview, and Sentinel to strengthen cloud security and led DLP and IGA deployments to protect sensitive data.

Zscaler Microsoft Defender Cloud Security Incident Response

Senior Security Administrator

Straive

Nov 2021 - Nov 2023 (2 years)

Engineered and deployed Trellix ePO, endpoint encryption and DLP solutions; automated BitLocker recovery key management with PowerShell reducing operational costs by 20% for 10,000+ endpoints and led P1 incident response improvements.

Trellix Epo Bitlocker PowerShell Incident Response Endpoint management Automation)

Endpoint Security Specialist

Wipro Limited

Jun 2019 - Nov 2021 (2 years 5 months)

Managed 100,000+ endpoints and 12,000+ servers with Trellix and CrowdStrike; migrated Trellix ePO to Azure, automated ePO/CrowdStrike tasks via APIs reducing manual work by 30%, and implemented advanced DLP and IOC/IOA rules to strengthen detection and prevent data leakage.

Trellix Epo Crowdstrike Azure API Automation (Postman Swagger)Endpoint management Vulnerability Assessment

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Madanapalle Institute of Technology & Science

Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering

2015 - 2019

Grade: CGPA 9.34

Activities and societies: Academic Excellence Award 2016-2017; mentoring and technical leadership in later roles (professional activities not during study period).

Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering with a CGPA of 9.34, demonstrating strong academic performance and technical foundation.