Network Administrator/ IT Executive/ Security Specialist

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Network Administrator/ IT Executive/ Security Specialist
ID : 1002
Education level  : Post graduate, Master's degree
Work experience level  : Expert- (more than year 7)
Work experience in total  : Years
Job type  : Online
Job time  : Maandelijks
Last date of registration :
2022-11-23
Profile description

12+ years of IT experience, including 7+ years of Experience and Specialized in Information Security, Risk Management, Including Security/System Architecting, Testing, Implementation and Support. Visionary and strategic technology leader with repeated success leading enterprise IT operations, developing architecture, and optimizing data analysis. Extensive experience directing cross-functional teams in the design and integration of leading-edge technology solutions. Expert at launching technology programs that safeguard data, streamline operations, drive innovation, and advance business strategy. Seasoned team builder focused on acquiring and developing high-performing leaders and fostering cultures of excellence. Proven areas of expertise include:

• GRC
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Strategic Planning
• Asset Management
• Operational Planning
• Security Program Development
• Service Delivery Management
• Enterprise Architecting
• Budget Planning
• Contract Negotiations
• Security Assessment
• Training Program Development
• Project Management
• Security Architecting
• Network Architecting
• Cloud and Application Security
• Process Improvements
• Incident Management
• Service Financial Mgmt.

Work experience In details :
Job position
Job description

Information Security Consultant – Makaye Infosec Inc., USA - (October 2021 – Present)

  • Reporting to CISO/CEO and manage & ensure security of Internal Organization as well as help clients to achieve their business goals and compliance requirements such as HIPPA, PCIDSS, NIST….etc. Identifying, planning, and guiding technical teams to implement security related solutions and continuous improvement and monitoring. Assessing the risk and remediation planning, strategically achieve business goal by ensuring cost effectiveness.
  •  Develop, implement & monitor a strategic, comprehensive enterprise-wide information security & IT risk management program to ensure that integrity, confidentiality & availability of information is owned, controlled, or processed by organization.
  • Ensure ongoing analysis of information security threats, vulnerabilities, and market trends. Determine potential impact on the organizations and client’s risk posture.
  • Engage with the IT leadership across the Firm, challenge, and support as required to drive an appropriate level of security across the entire IT estate
  • Drive security training and specialist skills across all areas of IT .
  •  Preparing Risk management, Vulnerability Management, Incident Management….etc Reports for CISO, CEO, CIO, IT Directors and IT Managers in Internal Organization as well as Client’s Organization.
  • Conducting Risk management Meeting, Tabletop Exercise and Training Program for IT Team.
  •  Development of Security Program/Training program for internal and Clients Organization.
  • Maintaining Vulnerability Management System and Risk Register.
  • Preparing Risk Mitigation Plan, Project Plans and Custom Reports and plans based on Requirements.
  • Improvement of Service Delivery Mechanism and Incident management System
  • Provide Technical Guidance for Internal IT Team.
  • Monitoring and Managing, Firewalls, MDR,XDR, SIEM, 0365, Windows Servers, Routers, Switches….etc.

Notable Achievements:
• Improve Service Delivery Process and Reduce Save time up to 20%.
• Implement Vulnerability Management process.

Senior Security Specialist, Security Architecture - London Stock Exchange, LSEG - (January 2022 – Present)

  • Reporting to the head of Security Architecture and Review, Design Security architecture of Applications, Infrastructure, and cloud solutions.
  • Group wide Role which including Conducting Risk assessment and implement identified solutions by engaged with network admins, Application developers and functionals teams.
  • Operate the Security Architecture evaluation of risks identified in systems, including reviewing, and proposing tactical and strategic remediation plans, and evaluation the cost / risk benefits of remediations.
  • Engages with the BISO and Solution architects in the development of product specific information security plans.
  • Consult, and champion the adoption of security design, with technical delivery teams for both existing systems and new systems.
  • Research, design and document the security posture requirements and controls of new technology introduced into the Group. Research industry trends and regulatory requirements.
  • Design and publish Security Architecture Design Patterns and Standards to comply with group security requirements, industry standards, customer requirements regulatory requirements and best practices.
  • Work with third parties as needed to deliver the function.
  • Operates metrics and monitoring to report the effectiveness and efficiency of the Security Architecture function.
  • Provide subject matter expertise in cyber security architecture as a core member of the Security Architecture - Design engineering team.
  • Contribute to the Security Architecture Design Forum
  • Develop and operate the Security Architecture control framework.

Executive, Infrastructure & Security Administration - CEAT Kelani International Tyre Pvt Ltd - (November 2018 – October 2021)

  • Reporting to the Head of IT, manage IT Network, System and Security Service of Internal Organization responsibilities and sister company.
  • Oversee all IT functions including Information Governance, data centre management, vendor relationships, technical support, Security of Network & Inhouse Applications, financial monitoring, and disaster recovery planning.
  • Manage operating budget and identifying, Planning and Improvement of network and Security related Enhancement.
  • Conducting Risk assessment and implement identified solutions by engaged with network admins, Application developers and functionals teams.
  • Contribute as a Subject Matter expertise in IT strategic Planning, Annual Budget planning and Project Management.
  • In addition to that Involving troubleshooting of LAN/WAN and Security Implementation with Internal and Remote IT team at India.
  • Ensure ongoing analysis of information security threats, vulnerabilities, and market trends. Determine potential impact on the organization’s risk posture.
  • Engage with the IT leadership across the Firm, challenge, and support as required to drive an appropriate level of security across the entire IT estate
  • Drive security training and specialist skills across all areas of IT
  • Develop, implement & monitor a strategic, comprehensive enterprise-wide information security & IT risk management program to ensure that integrity, confidentiality & availability of information is owned, controlled, or processed by organization.
  • Manage information security organization, consisting of direct reports & indirect reports including training, staff development, performance management & annual performance reviews.
  • Develop, maintain & publish information security policies, standards & guidelines
  • Oversee approval, training, & dissemination of security policies & practices.
  • Create & manage information security & IT risk management awareness training programs for all employees & approved system users
  • Define & facilitate information security risk assessment, including reporting & oversight of treatment efforts to address negative findings. Manage security incidents & events to protect corporate IT assets, regulated data & Application.
  • Handling Information Security and Network Related Projects and Providing Technical advisory for Network, Infrastructure, and applications.

Notable Achievements:

  • Implementing Information Governance Framework align with future business and technological changes.
  • Implemented Risk Mgmt Process & take necessary action to mitigate risk by early detection of risk.
  • Started Annual Internal/External Audit/VAPT process to evaluate and ensure security controls and compliance Requirements.
  • Gap analysis and a VAPT were performed to improve network availability, and the network was redesigned to address the vulnerabilities and weakness identified.
  • Reduced security costs by 10% by reassessing and redesigning security strategies.
  • Network bandwidth was increased by 220% and costs were reduced by 5%.
  • Developed Change Management Policy.
  • Established Security Testing for Application, Network and Systems with Internal team and External Vendor.
  • Improved Network Visibility by installing, Data Centre Monitoring System and Network/Log Monitoring System.
  • Managed Web Application Development Project for Manufacturing Section
  • Completed IT Configuration Documents Related to Infrastructure and Security.

IT Executive - Noratel International Pvt Ltd - (November 2016 – November 2018)

  • Collaborated with End Users, Software Engineers and Head of IT to implement secure network and security solution by achieving cost constraints.
  • Configuring Application, Server/Client Operating system, and Devices according to user requirement and IT Policy.
  • Vendor collaboration, solution evaluation and reporting to head of IT.
  • Analyzing Helpdesk and recommendation of improvement and optimizations.
  • Recommendation of Improvement of Network, process, and system.
  • Ensuring Network, End point and Data security.
  • Monitoring and troubleshooting of network including windows Servers, Switches, Routers, and firewalls.
  • Collaboration with users help them to resolve technical and process related issues.

Network Administrator - Domestic Express Pvt Ltd - (January 2016 – November 2016)

  • Managed, directly and indirectly 150+ User base and accountable for the ongoing maintenance, development and implementation of Network, System and Security.
  • Represent Network Subject matter expertise throughout software development life cycle.

Hardware & Network Technician - D Net Computers - (March 2010 – August 2014)

  • Customer service and Hardware/Network Troubleshooting, Repairing…. etc.
Hard skills
  • Work Closely with Business & functional Team to identify Best technological Solution and make effective changes by providing effective and efficient service for Users and Clients.
  • Manage Policies, Standard and Guideline to Maintain secure & well Managed IT Infrastructure.
  • Architecting, Implementing and Analysis of Enterprise Level Security, Network and Software Solutions.
  • Extensive experience in information security and IT/Enterprise risk management with a focus on security, performance, and reliability.
  • Exceptional project management and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities within targeted timeframes.
  • Managing appropriate and efficient IT strategies to enhance and maximize the benefits of the business.
  • Strong leadership and collaboration skills, and the ability to work well with and communicate with people at all levels and backgrounds.
  • Solid Understanding of ISO27001, PCIDSS, GDPR, COBIT 5, CMMI, NIST…..etc.
  • In depth Understanding of programming, Design pattern, VA/PTand DAST/SAST & QA Testing.
  • Solid Understanding of technical concept Such as LAN, WAN, Cryptography, Security Protocols, SSDLC, Cloud…etc
  • Hardware Repairing and troubleshooting.
Soft skills
  • Technical Recruitment, End User, Customer and Supplier collaboration and evaluation.
  • Business Process Development and Re-engineering.
  • Public Speaking, Presentation and Reporting.
  • Teaching and Lecturing IT Subjects.
Achievements
  • Certified Information System Security Professional – CISSP.
  • Certified Information Security Manager - CISM
  • Information Technology Infrastructure Library – ITILv4
  • Diploma in Information and Communication Technology University of Colombo.
  • Diploma in Strategic Management –International Business Management Institute –Germany.
  • Certified Network Security specialist-CNSS. International Cyber security Institute –UK.
  • Fortinate NSA Level 1 and 2 Certified.
  • Diploma in Linux Network Administration and Security Course -Winsys Network pvt Ltd Sri lanka.
  • CCIE Routing & Switching Course completed in Udemy
  • CCNA R&SW courses at Net Assist International Pvt Ltd.
  • MCSA/MCSE and Courses are Completed–Self Study.
  • Diploma in Network Administration–Turnkey IT Training Sri Lanka.
  • Certified in Digital Marketing – Google.
  • NVQ Level 3 Application Assistant–Sri Lanka Youth.
  • Successfully Completed Web Development and Graphic Design Course.
  • Freelance IT Project Management and consultation for business, network, system, and security Requirements.
  • Member of School Cricket team, Athletic team and Head prefect of the school
Special notes

Strategic technology leader and an expert in Information Security, Risk Management, Security/System Architecting, Testing, Implementation and Support, developing architecture, optimizing data analysis, directing cross-functional teams, launching technology programs, streamline operations, drive innovation, and advance business strategy.

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