Rahul Ramachandran
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong focus on data security and identity and access management (IAM), leveraging expertise in technologies such as Forcepoint DLP, McAfee DLP, Microsoft Purview DLP, and Microsoft Information Protection (MIP/AIP). Proficient in privileged access management (PAM) solutions, including ARCON PAM administration, password vaulting, session monitoring, and privileged session management. Skilled in implementing robust access controls through user provisioning, access recertification, role-based access control (RBAC), and identity governance. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of cloud security with Microsoft 365 Security, Microsoft Azure, and Wiz Cloud Security. Adept at ensuring compliance and data protection through tools like OneTrust and Microsoft RMS. Committed to driving secure digital transformation initiatives while maintaining the highest standards of information security.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Specialist – Data Protection
National Bank of Fujairah
2022.05 - 2026.07
- Led administration of Forcepoint DLP, Microsoft Purview DLP, Microsoft Information Protection (MIP), Microsoft RMS, ARCON PAM, ARCON IGI (IAM) and Wiz Cloud Security to enhance data protection measures.
- Manage enterprise-wide Privileged Access Management, including privileged account onboarding, password vaulting, session monitoring, and privileged access governance.
- Configure and maintain Microsoft Purview DLP policies across Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, and endpoints.
- Investigate DLP incidents, perform root cause analysis, and recommend remediation actions.
- Perform enterprise Data Discovery and Classification activities to identify sensitive data including PCI, PII, and confidential business information.
- Supported Data Privacy initiatives including ROPA, risk registers, and regulatory reporting to ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
- Implement automated access reviews and Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC) to strengthen Identity Governance.
- Enhanced enterprise data visibility through comprehensive Data Discovery initiatives.
- Reduced DLP false positives by optimizing enterprise DLP policies.
- Improved privileged access governance through automated access recertification.
- Support internal and external audits by ensuring compliance with enterprise security policies and regulatory requirements.
- Perform Disaster Recovery (DR) validation for DLP and PAM platforms.
- Collaborated with business stakeholders, infrastructure teams and security operations to establish secure identity governance and access control across enterprise environments.
- Successfully supported audit and compliance activities with zero critical observations.
- Implementation of IAM project
- Key Achievements
Senior Information Security Consultant
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
2020.02 - 2022.05
- Managed enterprise DLP solutions across Endpoint, Email, Network, Web, and Microsoft 365.
- Designed and enhanced DLP policies to prevent unauthorized disclosure of confidential information.
- Executed Data Discovery and Data Classification exercises to enhance PCI DSS compliance.
- Investigated DLP incidents and collaborated with SOC, Fraud Investigation, Infrastructure, and Audit teams.
- Performed DLP policy tuning to reduce false positives while improving detection accuracy.
- Created operational dashboards, executive reports, alerts, and security metrics to improve visibility and decision-making.
- Led successful migration from McAfee DLP to Forcepoint DLP, ensuring seamless transition with minimal disruption.
- Successfully completed enterprise DLP migration with minimal business disruption.
- Improved DLP monitoring and reporting through automation and dashboard development.
- Strengthened enterprise data protection controls across banking operations.
- Conducted security assessments for VPN, VDI, Microsoft 365, and cloud services.
- Key Achievements
Test Engineer – Research & Development
Oasys Cybernetics Pvt. Ltd.
2018.02 - 2020.01
- Validated hardware, tested functionality, and verified product performance to ensure quality standards.
- Troubleshot and analysed root causes of hardware failures to enhance reliability.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to improve product quality and manufacturing processes.
- Supported prototype development and conducted production testing while coordinating with suppliers for seamless integration.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
Jeppiaar Engineering College
Chennai, IndiaSkills
- Data Security
- Forcepoint DLP
- McAfee DLP
- Microsoft Purview DLP
- Microsoft Information Protection (MIP/AIP)
- Microsoft RMS
- Privileged Access
- ARCON PAM Administrator
- Password Vaulting
- Session Monitoring
- Privileged Session Management
- Identity & Access
- IAM
- IDAM
- RBAC
- Access Reviews
- User Provisioning
- Access Recertification
- Cloud & Microsoft
- Microsoft 365 Security
- Microsoft Azure
- Wiz Cloud Security
- OneTrust
Certification
- OneTrust Certified Privacy Professional
- Wiz Cloud Certification
- Forcepoint DLP Administrator
- ARCON PAM Administrator
- Microsoft Azure AZ-900
- Microsoft Azure AZ-500
- ITIL v4 Foundation
- ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
- ISO/IEC 22301 Lead Auditor
- ISO/IEC 20000 Lead Auditor
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Data Loss Prevention (Forcepoint, McAfee, Microsoft Purview)
- Microsoft Information Protection (MIP/AIP)
- Microsoft Rights Management Services (RMS)
- Privileged Access Management (ARCON PAM)
- Identity & Access Management (IAM / IDAM)
- Microsoft 365 Security
- Wiz Cloud Security
- Data Discovery & Classification
- Data Privacy & ROPA
- PCI DSS & PII Protection
- Security Incident Investigation
- Risk Assessment & Security Governance
- Audit & Regulatory Compliance
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Access Reviews & Recertification
Timeline
Senior Specialist – Data Protection
National Bank of Fujairah
2022.05 - 2026.07
Senior Information Security Consultant
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
2020.02 - 2022.05
Test Engineer – Research & Development
Oasys Cybernetics Pvt. Ltd.
2018.02 - 2020.01
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
Jeppiaar Engineering College