YKYashminder Kaur
@yashminderkaur
Cybersecurity Engineer specializing in security and compliance.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I am a Cybersecurity Engineer with a strong focus on security and compliance. My expertise lies in identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities, and I have a proven track record of accomplishing tasks and taking initiatives. I thrive in collaborative environments, utilizing agile methodologies to drive innovation and achieve project objectives.
Currently, I work as a Specialist in Security and Compliance at SHL, where I conduct vulnerability assessments and automate reporting processes using tools like SAST, DAST, and SCA. My role involves performing internal penetration testing, handling client queries, and providing solutions for securing cloud environments. I am passionate about improving security tool coverage and presenting findings to development teams to enhance security practices.
Previously, I served as a Security Engineer at ETPL, where I assessed cloud infrastructure compliance and worked on vulnerability scanning of container images. My experience includes onboarding Kubernetes clusters and integrating authentication systems, which has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of security in cloud environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Specialist - Security and Compliance
SHL
Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Conducted vulnerability assessments by integrating SAST, DAST, and SCA tools into CI/CD pipelines to identify security flaws. Automated reporting using bash and Python scripts, performed internal penetration testing, and handled client queries regarding vulnerability mitigation. Improved security tool coverage for cloud infrastructure and managed security incident response.
Security Engineer
ETPL
Jun 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 6 months)
Assessed and audited cloud infrastructure for compliance with security policies using Cloud Custodian. Conducted vulnerability scanning of container images and configured centralized log collection. Onboarded Kubernetes clusters and AWS accounts to Threat Mapper and integrated authentication with LDAP.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Unknown University
Bachelor of Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering
2017 - 2021
Pursued a Bachelor of Technology with a major in Electronics and Communication Engineering, gaining knowledge in electronic systems, communication technologies, and engineering principles.
D.A.V Public School
High School Diploma, Science
2016 - 2017
Completed 12th grade with a focus on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, laying a strong foundation for further studies in engineering.
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