AJITH SUKUMARAN
Sharjah,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Proficient in managing Security Operation Center with extensive experience in information security. Skilled in ArcSight SIEM, specializing in log management, use-case development, and custom parser creation. Expertise in Windows and Linux operating systems, network security strategies, and project management. Recognized for strong teamwork and effective problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Engineer
Wipro Limited
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained all SIEM components healthy and safe by taking appropriate action on time.
- Developed custom parsers for unsupported log sources
- Liaised with clients to gather specific project requirements.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth project execution
Technical Specialist
Allianz Technology
Trivandrum, Kerala, India
08.2018 - 07.2024
- Squad Lead for team of eight
- Managed and maintained health of multiple SIEM components such as ESM, Logger, Smart Connectors, ArcMC, etc
- Troubleshoot issues with SIEM components and get it resolved by contacting vendor if further support is required.
- Kept all SIEM components and thereby organization safe by applying necessary patches for vulnerabilities on time.
- Log source onboarding to SIEM for security monitoring and automatic incident generation as and when there are detections.
- Developed custom parser for log sources those are not supported by ArcSight by default.
- Developed new correlation rules and use cases for security monitoring
- Provided technical insights, influencing product development strategies
- Developed comprehensive documentation, improving knowledge sharing by 50%
- Co-ordinate with Internal & External audit teams and provide required support.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and under budget.
SIEM Consultant
Paladion Networks
India & Middle East
02.2012 - 07.2018
- Squad Lead for team of six
- Provided support to clients around globe with their SIEM related queries and concerns.
- Administration and Health check of all SIEM (ArcSight) components
- Expertise in implementation of multiple ArcSight components such as ESM, Logger, ArcMC, etc.
- Co-ordinate with SMEs to perform log review and identify critical use cases with respect to risk factors, controls identified by Organization
- Flex/Parser development to onboard log sources which are not directly supported by ArcSight
- Maintain knowledge base articles which serve as reference for SIEM team members
- Identify custom reporting requirements, translate it into SIEM technical specifications and implement it in SIEM
- Prepare/review/comment on daily/weekly/monthly reports
- Analyse and Investigate alerts, suspicious activities, traffic anomalies noticed in SOC monitoring tools and correlate as necessary with other sources or obtain feedback from respective SME
Education
Master of Computer Applications - Computer Applications
Union Christian College
Aluva, Kerala, India /2007 - /2010
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
St. Thomas' College
Thrissur, Kerala, India /2004 - /2007
Higher Secondary Education - Biological Science
Santha Higher Secondary School, Avanoor
Thrissur, Kerala, India /2002 - /2004
SSLC - General Studies
Govt. High School, Punkunnam
Thrissur, Kerala, IndiaSkills
- Security Operation Center management
- Information security expertise
- ArcSight SIEM proficiency
- Log management and analysis
- Use-case development for ArcSight
- Custom parser development for ArcSight
- Project management skills
- Windows operating system knowledge
- Linux operating system knowledge
- Network security strategies
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- COMPTIA SECURITY+ - Feb 2018
- SPLUNK CERTIFIED USER - Dec 2017
- ARCSIGHT SECURITY V1 - Mar 2017
- AESA - Nov 2014
- CCNA SECURITY - Dec 2012
- CCNA - Oct 2011
LANGUAGES
Malayalam
Native
English
Fluent
Tamil
Elementary
Hindi
Beginner
Accomplishments
- Silver Star - Paladion Networks
- Nakshatra Award Q1 2019 - Allianz Technology
- Techie of the Year - Allianz Technology
- Habit Flagbearer - Demonstrating Stewardship
- Habit Flagbearer - Being Responsive
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Engineer
Wipro Limited
07.2024 - Current
Technical Specialist
Allianz Technology
08.2018 - 07.2024
SIEM Consultant
Paladion Networks
02.2012 - 07.2018
Master of Computer Applications - Computer Applications
Union Christian College
/2007 - /2010
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
St. Thomas' College
/2004 - /2007
Higher Secondary Education - Biological Science
Santha Higher Secondary School, Avanoor
/2002 - /2004
SSLC - General Studies
Govt. High School, Punkunnam
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