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sulabh User

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Experienced cybersecurity engineer focused on innovative security solutions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that challenges me technically and allows for continuous learning in a collaborative environment.

I am a pragmatic and solutions-driven cybersecurity engineer with extensive experience in cybersecurity, information security, and IT operations. My career has been marked by a commitment to building strong customer relationships and delivering value-added solutions. I have a proven track record of executing complex security initiatives and conducting cutting-edge research to keep organizations safe from current and future threats.

During my tenure at Mastercard, I led initiatives that enhanced threat detection and response through the implementation of the Elastic Stack and automated infrastructure deployment with Terraform, significantly reducing manual effort. My role involved not only technical execution but also fostering collaboration across business units to resolve diverse technical issues. I am passionate about cybersecurity education and have taught web and network security to students, equipping the next generation with the skills needed to navigate the evolving threat landscape.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Career Break

Current

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Jun 2023 - Present (2 years)

Took a planned career break to prioritize health and recovery while continuing professional development through certifications and self-study. Actively seeking to re-enter the workforce.

Professional Development Career Transition Time Management Learning Resilience Goal Setting

Current

Career Break

Current

N/A

Jun 2023 - Present (2 years)

Took a planned career break to prioritize health and recovery while continuing professional development through certifications and self-study.

Professional Development Career Transition Time Management Learning Resilience Goal Setting

Lead Information Security Engineer

Mastercard

Feb 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year 4 months)

Led the Cyber Range team at Mastercard, responsible for building and securing large-scale infrastructures on AWS and VMware. Executed competitions with high customer satisfaction, implemented centralized logging with Elastic Stack, and automated infrastructure deployment using Terraform, achieving significant operational efficiencies.

AWS VMWare Terraform Ansible Zabbix DevSecOps System Administration Network Security

Lead Information Security Engineer

Mastercard

Feb 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year 4 months)

Led initiatives to build, deploy, and secure large-scale infrastructures in a cyber-range environment. Implemented automation and monitoring solutions, enhancing threat detection and reducing operational costs. Provided technical support and maintained security standards, fostering collaboration across business units.

AWS Terraform Ansible Zabbix DevSecOps System Administration Network Security Cybersecurity

Lead Information Security Engineer

Mastercard

Sep 2019 - Jan 2022 (2 years 4 months)

Conducted advanced security research and led a team to develop innovative security solutions. Provided strategic guidance to management and enhanced security awareness through education initiatives.

Security Research Team Leadership Vulnerability Assessment Risk Management

Instructor of Cybersecurity

Garrett College

Aug 2015 - May 2016 (9 months)

Established a cybersecurity lab and trained faculty on security best practices while educating management on cyberattack prevention strategies.

Cybersecurity Lab Security Best Practices Curriculum Development Educational Management Teaching

Lead Information Security Engineer

Mastercard

Sep 2019 - Jan 2022 (2 years 4 months)

Led initiatives to enhance Mastercard's security program through research and strategic guidance. Conducted security research, identified gaps, and led a team to develop a real-time attack visualization solution, while promoting cybersecurity education across the organization.

Security Research Team Leadership Vulnerability Assessment Risk Analysis Threat Modeling

Instructor of Cybersecurity

Dakota State University

Aug 2016 - Aug 2019 (3 years)

Taught web and network security to students, providing hands-on training in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications, fostering a practical understanding of cybersecurity principles.

Web Security Network Security Curriculum Development Teaching Security Awareness

Instructor of Cybersecurity

Dakota State University

Aug 2016 - Aug 2019 (3 years)

Taught web and network security to students, providing hands-on training in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications.

Web Security Network Security Teaching Curriculum Development Instructional Design

Instructor of Cybersecurity

Garrett College

Aug 2015 - May 2016 (9 months)

Established a cybersecurity lab and trained faculty on security best practices, while educating management on strategies for cyberattack prevention and mitigation.

Cybersecurity Lab Security Best Practices Educational Management Curriculum Development Risk Mitigation

Research Assistant

Towson University

Dec 2009 - Dec 2014 (5 years)

Developed an attack framework for simulating cyberattacks on critical infrastructure and conducted penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.

Cyberattack Simulation Penetration Testing Research Cyber Physical Systems Framework Security Analysis Technical Writing Data Analysis

Research Assistant

Towson University

Dec 2009 - Dec 2014 (5 years)

Developed an attack framework for simulating cyberattacks on critical infrastructures and conducted penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities in cyber-physical systems.