SUMMARY

• 9+ years of Information Security, design and development experience in information security architecture, cloud security, cryptography, security assurance, threat modeling, IT risk assessments, SSO, and risk remediation activities.
• Working knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and SANS Top 25 software guidelines, Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council's (FFIEC) regulations, including Payment Card Industry (PCI - DSS), HIPAA and Sarbanes-Oxley Section404 (SOX).
• Working knowledge of Terraform, Kubernetes, Imperva WAF, DevSecOps, AWS Cloud Security, Container Security (Aqua, Twistlock).
• Experience in implementing Security Incident and Event Management System (SIEM) using HP ArcSight, Splunk Enterprise Security.
• Hands-on with Penetration Testing, DAST, SAST, IAST and manual ethical hacking.
• Experience in conducting IT Security Risk Assessments in accordance to NIST and FFIEC framework
• In-depth knowledge of penetration testing for web and mobile (iOS and Android) applications.
• Expertise in Application Security and identifying and fixing OWASP Top 10 and SANS 25 security vulnerabilities.
• Hands-on experience in implementing API Security using Apigee API management and AWS API Gateway.
• Strong foundation and In-depth technical knowledge of security engineering, computer and network security, authentication and security protocols.
• An efficient team player in challenging and creative environment with excellent capacity to adapt new technologies and skills.
• Possess strong technical aptitude with strong analytical, work ethic, problem solving and communication skills.
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, JavaScript and Power Shell.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Security Tools: AppDetect, AppRador, Oracle IdentityManager, Oracle Access Manager,JHijack, Metasploit Pro, ZED attack proxy, SQLMAP, Wireshark, WebScarab, Paros, Nmap, BMC BladeLogic, Nessus, Rapid7 Nexpose, Tripwire, Symantec DLP, DBProtect, ArcSight SIEM, e-DMZ Password Auto DBProtect, ArcSight SIEM, e-DMZ Password AutoRepository (PAR), Varonis, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud security.

Port/Vulnerability Scanning: Nmap/Nmap Scripting Networking SymantecVontu DLP, Checkpoint, PaloEngine (NSE), Netcat, Nessus, Openvas Alto, Check Point, Cisco, IDS/IPS, Anti-virus, BMCPassword Cracking Hydra, Rainbow Crack, Blade Logic, Remedy. 0phcrack, John the Ripper, Pyrit.

Cloud Security: Amazon Web Services (AWS) and MS Azure, Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), Cloud Security Access Broker (CASB), Aqua, Twistlock.

API Security: Apigee API Management, AWS API Gateway

DAST and SAST tools: IBM AppScan Enterprise Scripting Languages AngularJS, XML, XSLT, XPath, (ASE), Standard & Source editions, HP WebInspect, XQuery, HTML/JavaScript/JQuery, QualysGuard, BurpSuite Pro, Acunetix, Fortify SCA, AJAX.Middleware TIBCO EMS, IBM WebSphere SQLMAPMQ, JMSDatabases Oracle, MS SQL Server, Sybase.

Operating Systems: Oracle Solaris UNIX, RedHat Application Servers Weblogic Server, iPlanet, LINUX 4/5, Windows Server2003/2008. Netscape Application Server and Microsoft Java & J2EE Technology Spring Framework, EJBs,IIS.

DevSecOps: AWS CodePipeline, CI/CD, Jenkins, Maven, Gradle, GitHub, IBM AppScan automation, Terraform, Kubernetes.

Middleware: TIBCO EMS, IBM WebSphere MQ, JMS.

Databases: Oracle, MS SQL Server, Mongo DB, Sybase.

Languages: Golang, Java, Python, C/C++, C#.NET, Perl, Struts2, Servlets, JavaServerPages (JSPs), JMS, Java UML. Mail API, JNDI, LDAP, JDBC, JTS, RMI, AWT, Swing, Socket Programming, IONA Orbix CORBA.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Manassas, VA

Sr.Security Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Performed security assessments (asset inventory, scanning, manual code reviews, penetration tests) of applications using HP Fortify, Checkmarx, IBM AppScan, Nessus, HP WebInspect, Veracode and ZAProxy to verify compliance with policies, standards, best practices and worked with developers on vulnerability mitigation.
• Conducted application penetration testing of 85+ business applications.
• In-depth internal and external network penetration tests.
• Working knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and SANS Top 25 software guidelines, Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council's (FFIEC) regulations, including Payment Card Industry (PCI-DSS), HIPAA and Sarbanes-Oxley Section404 (SOX).
• Conducted security testing of Internet of Things (IoT), API Gateways (Apigee) and provided recommendations to resolve the security vulnerabilities.
• Implemented Multifactor Authentication (MFA) for AWS root accounts, including password rotation policies. Set up Access Keys and Secret Assess Keys for newly created users.
• Develop security requirements for applications and infrastructure deployed in the Cloud. Ensured that Cloud security best practices have been followed.
• Configured AWS Simple Storage Service (S3) to securely store the organization’s critical file systems. Implemented Access Control Lists (ACLs) and Bucket Policies for controlling access to the data.
• Built, configured and deployed infrastructure to the cloud using Terraform. Utilized Aqua and Twistlock for verifying Container security.
• Implemented Security Group Policies for Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Simple Storage Service (S3), Docker Containers, ECS, ECRs within AWS. Developed AWS Service Roles to protect Identity Provider access.
• Participated in the implementation of Virtual Private Cloud (VPC). Implemented multiple layers of security, including security groups, network access control lists, to control access to Amazon EC2 instances in each subnet.
• Participated in the implementation of AWS Cloud security for applications being deployed in the Cloud. Developed WACLS for AWS Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and configured the rules and conditions to detect security vulnerabilities in the Cloud Front.
• Experienced in different web application security testing tools like Metasploit Splunk, OWASP, ZAP Proxy, Nessus, Nmap, HP Fortify.
• Performed security architecture, maintain and monitor existing infrastructure, including Malware, IDS, DLP, Splunk SIEM, APT, vulnerability management, firewalls and NAC.
• Performed static/dynamic code testing, manual code inspection, threat modeling, Data Modeling, design reviews and penetration testing of internal web applications and external partner applications to identify vulnerabilitiesand security defects.
• Developed DevSecOps tools for automating various security scanning processes. The tools such as Jenkins, Python, Docker, PowerShell,BOTO3, and AWS CLI have been used for automation. Developed AWSSecurity Groups to control traffic.
• Performed security assessment of online mobile applications to identify the vulnerabilities in different categories like Input and data Validation, Authentication, Authorization, Auditing & logging.
• Provided security code reviews using Veracode and Checkmarxand evaluate results for security vulnerabilities.
• Conducted penetration tests on systems and applications using automated and manual techniques with tools such as Metasploit, Kali Linux, WebInspect, Burp Suite, AppScan, and Nessus.
• Participated in the development of IT security risk assessments for enterprise applications. The NISTframework has been utilized for IT risk assessments.
• Detailed knowledge of international regulations and best practices covering ITIL, COBIT, ISO 27000, SOX, PCI, HIPAA, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, FISMA.
• Implemented Multifactor Authentication (MFA) for AWS root accounts, including password rotation policies. Set up Access Keys and Secret Assess Keys for newly created users.
• Automated the security scanning process as part of DevSecOps efforts using Jenkins, Maven, Gradle to support CI/CD initiatives.
• Implemented security around Dockers to ensure Containers and the data present in them are secured as part of secureSDLC.
• Conducted vulnerability assessments using Rapid7 products. Specifically, the tools such as MetaspolitPro, AppSpider have been used for identifying security vulnerabilities.
• Implemented Symantec & McAfee DLP product and configured policies for detecting data loss across the organization.
• Triaged security vulnerabilities to eliminate false positives and worked with the developers for remediation.
• Monitored Security Management Console for Security Operation Centre (SOC) for ensuring confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of Information systems.
• Validated database security for SQL servers deployed in Azure Cloud environment. Implemented Integrated Windows authentication supported by Azure Active Directory.
• Reviewed source code (Java/J2EE/Spring/FTL/JavaScript) and developed security filters within IBM AppScan for critical applications.
• Implemented OAuth2.0, SAML and Single Sign-on (SSO) for AzureAD& Mobile applications for corporate applications.
• Conducted security assessments to ensure compliance to firm's security standards (i.e., OWASP Top 10, SANS25).
• Generated executive summary reports showing the security assessments results, recommendations (CWE, CVE) and risk mitigation plans and presented them to the respective business sponsors and senior management.
• Conducted monthly developer workshops to educate and train developers on secureSDLC, scan source code using IBM AppScan Source, triage and resolve the security vulnerabilities.

Confidential, St.Louis, MO

Sr.Security Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Expertise in using the DAST tools (Like IBM Appscan and Burpsuite Pro) while the application is running to penetrate the application in various ways to identify potential vulnerabilities outside the code and in third party interfaces.
• Administered Maintained, and Deployed Imperva web application firewall, Checkpoint IPS & VPN systems, and McAfee network based Data Loss Prevention (DLP) devices.
• Carbon Black Threat Hunter has been utilized to investigate and hunt for abnormal of various processes running on the end-points. Developed interactive and expandable attack chain pattern for binary and unfiltered data.
• Worked extensively with software development teams to review the source code, triage the security vulnerabilities generated by IBM AppScan, BurpSuite, Whitehat Sentinel, HP WebInspect, HP Fortify, Checkmarx, Contrast Security and eliminated false positives.
• Analyzed security incidents originated from various network/application monitoring devices (e.g., Symantec Vontu DLP) and coordinated with Engineering teams for tracking and problem escalation, including remediation.
• Instrumental in architecting, implementing and administrating a Security and Information Event Management (SIEM) solution (QRador) to automate the correlation of I-Series, Windows and network devices.
• Conducting Web Application Vulnerability Assessment & Threat Modeling, Data Gap Analysis, secure code review on the applications.
• Performed the penetration testing of mobile (Android and iOS) applications, specifically, APK reverse engineering, traffic analysis and manipulation, dynamic runtime analysis.
• Developed secureSDLC policies and standards for Web and Mobile apps.
• Working knowledge of SSO implementation for the applications deployed in MS Azure cloud platform.
• Lead subject matter expert (SME) in design and engineering of Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) solution for box, O365, service now, sales force; this project includes engineering the integration with existing infrastructure such as MDM, SIEM, KMS and DLP. And tokenization of sensitive data.
• Developed, implemented and migrated applications based on NIST Framework.
• Developed information assurance (IA) designs to meet specific operational needs and environmental factors
• Participated in the implementation of AWS Cloud security for applications being deployed in the Cloud.
• Configured AWS Simple Storage Service (S3) to securely store the organization’s critical file systems. Implemented Access Control Lists (ACLs) and Bucket Policies for controlling access to the data. .
• Developed WACLS and configured to rules and conditions to detect security vulnerabilities in the Cloud Front.
• Experience with SaaS applications in configuring and deploying to the cloud platform Worked with DevOps teams to automate security scanning into the build process.
• Worked extensively with software development teams to review the source code, triage the security vulnerabilities generated by IBM AppScan, BurpSuite, HP WebInspect, HP Fortify, Checkmarxand eliminated false positives.
• Reviewed Android and iOS mobile source code manually and recommended code fixes.
• Participated in the Proof of Concept (POC) in implementing Arxan application protection software for Mobile apps.
• Performed Root Cause Analysis for the incidents reported at Security Operations Center.
• Performed Security event monitoring of heterogeneous networks such as Firewalls, IDS/IPS, CiscoASA, DLP devices using Splunk.
• Solved many problems on call with my knowledge on the applications using event logs on the system / server and telemetry logs on the server, later started using Splunk for health monitoring, analysis and reporting.
• Wrote load balancing scripts on servers using Power Shell on Windows Server 2008 in order to perform Network load balancing and later started Network load balancing using Citrix NetScaler ADC.
• Used Remedy Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) tool for managing the incidents based on the priorities and solved issues which are in security domain.
• Generated Vulnerability reports to monitor health of the applications and also reported High, Medium and low vulnerabilities in these system.
• Troubleshoot network application inbound/outbound connectivity utilizing Cisco WSA proxies and Wireshark.
• Actively involved on Bridges in solving High / Severe incidents reported in the application or in environment. Reported all my findings on the incident status to the higher management, clients in timely fashion.
• Held Responsibility for Securing and Maintaining 14 legacy applications, 10 geographically separated application servers and around 200 Citrix Servers along with a small team.

Confidential, Durham,NC

Security Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Performed vulnerability testing using tools such as Nessus and Qualysguard.
• Maintains network performance by performing network monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning, troubleshooting network problems.
• Skilled using Burp Suite, Acunetix Automatic Scanner, NMAP, Dirbuster, Qualysguard, Nessus, SQLMap for web application penetration tests and infrastructure testing.
• Performed advanced security testing of F5 load balancers, Websense V10K &BlueCoat Proxies using virtual machines, security tools, and URL generator.
• Assisted with the update and administration of all SOX audit requirements from an IT internal controls perspective.
• Working knowledge of OSSTMM,OWASP Top 10 and SANS Top 25 software guidelines, Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council's (FFIEC) regulations, including Payment Card Industry (PCI-DSS), HIPAA and Sarbanes-Oxley Section404 (SOX).
• Provided with Threat profiling of the application to the Client and prepared combined reports of level of risks, their trend, and frequency to the client
• Conducted white/gray box penetration testing on the financial systems using Kali Linux, Cobalt Strike for OWASP top 10 Vulnerabilities like XSS, SQL Injection, CSRF, Privilege Escalation and all the test-case of a web application security testing
• Mail analysis and blocking for known bad emails Analysis of pcap files using FireEye and Wireshark System audit and analysis using DOD checklist for PA series
• Threat and virus scanning using Malwarebytes from centralized console Enforcement of policies and procedures for users, admins, and management
• Reverse engineering of malware using tools like process hacker and so on Incident response tabletop exercise by documenting and alerting necessary personnel

Confidential

Java/J2EE Developer

Responsibilities:

• Designed and created DAO using data modeling in the integration layer.
• Exposed all the enterprise services to the clients using SOAP and REST based web services, and tested using SOAPUI.
• Modified WSDL documents for the internal clients and deployed on WSRR.
• Involved in designing the front end applications using web technologies like HTML/HTML 5, XHTML, and CSS/CSS3.
• Designed dynamic and browser compatible pages using HTML5, CSS3, SASS, JavaScript/ES6
• Implemented request and response objects using SOAP web services and JAXB for converting WSDL to java classes.
• Configured all dependencies with spring framework and various stateful and stateless beans in the application.
• Used various spring features to deploy custom properties and static context in the application.
• Exposed Stateless session beans as restful web services using Jersey JAX-RS.
• Created virtual host and configured based on the IP configuration for all enterprise services.
• Used JSON marshaller for marshaling and unmarshalling the JSON Objects and Dom manipulations with various SAX and Dom parsers
• Worked and configured with MKS and RTC versioning tools for keep track of source code.
• Used Jenkins for continuous integration with maven built in to generate the EAR files and sanity4j code quality testing reports.
• Hands-on a service-oriented approach (SOA) using WebLogic for integration.
• Worked on HP portfolio Management software to create the PPM packages and deploy the various environments.
• Updated the WSDL in WSRR for the governance and storing, accessing and managing information.
• Setup meeting to configure and understand the Data power for security, for accessing the application.
• Used Log4j for logging for debugging, warnings, errors etc.
• Created log back file based on time based triggering policy and application based triggering policy.
• Used HPQC for defect tracking and working on the defects and created Triage process (Microsoft Visio) to track the defects in the application.
• Migrated MKS Source control to RTC and created JENKINS builds for all enterprise services.
• Worked closely with the infrastructure team to create the performance environment for enterprise