Abilash Narayan
Al Wakrah
Summary
Dedicated OT Security Engineer with over 18 years of extensive experience in designing, engineering, and commissioning SCADA systems for substations and power stations. Cybersecurity professional with expertise in IT and OT security, risk assessment, and incident response, seeking to leverage experience in protecting critical infrastructure. Passionate about implementing robust security measures, enhancing resilience, and collaborating with IT and OT teams to safeguard industrial systems from emerging threats.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OT Security Technologist
Paramount Computer Systems
03.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Working in a secondment role to WOQOD (QATAR FUELS)
- Maintaining an inventory of OT cybersecurity assets and infrastructure using Software asset management tool (Tenable), Configuration management tool, Network Management tool (PRTG).
- Handling of tools such as Antivirus, application whitelisting, firewall configuration and secure file transfers.
- Maintaining access controls and network rights for OT cyber security systems.
- Ensuring audit compliance of OT cybersecurity controls in place.
- Ensuring security baselines for operator workstation, Engineering workstation and embedded devices in place.
- Performing patch management and vulnerability remediation according to the requirements and plausibility in OT systems.
- Monitoring IDS alerts and correlating firewalls, network logs, and security events for anomaly detection and threat mitigation.
- Responding to OT cybersecurity incidents and coordinating remediation action with stakeholders.
- Coordinating with OT (Asset Integrity) team to collect cybersecurity monitoring from OT systems and network.
- Coordinating threat hunting along with the SOC team with the IOC's, threat intelligence input and detection signatures on EDR.
- Supporting OT cyber security design and integration in new projects, ensuring compliance with IEC 62443 and policies.
- Conducting review meetings of OT cybersecurity specifications to ensure smooth functioning of existing systems.
- Coordinating forensic investigation along with an external third party on compromised IT and OT systems to determine attack vectors and prevent future incidents.
- Collaborating with HSE people to determine the impact of safety incidents, while performing high level risk assessment.
- Ensuring the cybersecurity architecture, segmentation, and protection layers align with the Qatar CSF & ISA/IEC 62443.
- Working in a secondment role to WOQOD (QATAR FUELS)
Specialist (OT Security)
M/s LTTS
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Company Overview: Deployed at Vestas Wind Systems R&D Center, Chennai
- At Vestas Wind Systems R&D Center, my role as an OT Security Specialist involved a comprehensive range of responsibilities crucial for securing their advanced wind energy infrastructure.
- My contributions directly aligned with Vestas's commitment to robust cybersecurity and IT/OT convergence, as evidenced by their strategic focus on digital transformation and securing operational technologies.
- I gained experience performing the installation and management of network-based firewalls, including Palo Alto, and other top-tier products, contributing to the secure communication within Vestas's extensive VestasOnline network, which is built on optical fiber and Ethernet standards.
- I also possess experience in L2/L3 network implementation and configuration, including STP and RING, essential for maintaining the integrity and efficiency of Vestas's critical network infrastructure.
- My experience in network troubleshooting using sniffers and other tools/techniques were vital in identifying and resolving network anomalies, ensuring the continuous operation of Vestas's systems.
- Furthermore, I have experience performing the installation and/or management of network-based Intrusion Detection products, a key aspect of Vestas's efforts to research and validate wind-specific intrusion detection system techniques and methodologies.
- I have experience in implementing End-Point security solutions (Antivirus, Host IPS, whitelisting, Trilix End Point Detection and Response), contributing to the overall security posture of Vestas's IT and OT environments.
- Additionally, I have experience in implementing system backup solutions which ensured data resilience and disaster recovery capabilities for critical Vestas systems.
- I also have experience using discovery, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing tools (Nessus, Qualys, Burp Suite, Metasploit, etc.), directly supporting Vestas's focus on identifying and mitigating cybersecurity vulnerabilities in their components and systems.
- My work at Vestas contributed to strengthening their digital foundation and enhancing the security of their critical energy systems, reflecting my expertise in protecting industrial control systems and collaborating on IT/OT security initiatives.
- Deployed at Vestas Wind Systems R&D Center, Chennai
SCADA Engineer
M/s Energo Projekt
03.2015 - 04.2021
- Responsible for establishing secure communication between control centers and substations.
- Conducted verification tests for IEC-104 Gateway signals and firewall rulesets.
- Configured and verified HIDS and syslog configurations.
Application Engineer (IEDs)
M/s Schneider Electric Infrastructure Limited
08.2012 - 03.2015
- Provided post and pre-sales support for IEDs.
- Demonstrated IED products to customers and provided remote technical support.
Substation Equipment & IED Testing
M/s Power System Design & Commissioning Services
02.2010 - 08.2012
Substation Projects
M/s Best & Crompton Engineering Projects Limited
09.2008 - 02.2010
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Electrical Engineering
Maharaja Engineering College
Skills
IDS Monitoring
Use case Development
SCADA
DCS
Pentesting
62443 standard
Certification
- ISA/IEC 62443 Certification, ISA Expert
- SANS-GCIH, Certified
- Forescout Associate (OT/ICS), Certified
- Claroty CCA 601, Cybersecurity Analyst Certified
- SANS GRID, Pursuing
Personal Information
Title: OT Security Technologist
Timeline
OT Security Technologist
Paramount Computer Systems
03.2023 - Current
Specialist (OT Security)
M/s LTTS
09.2021 - 02.2023
SCADA Engineer
M/s Energo Projekt
03.2015 - 04.2021
Application Engineer (IEDs)
M/s Schneider Electric Infrastructure Limited
08.2012 - 03.2015
Substation Equipment & IED Testing
M/s Power System Design & Commissioning Services
02.2010 - 08.2012
Substation Projects
M/s Best & Crompton Engineering Projects Limited
09.2008 - 02.2010
Bachelor's Degree - Electrical Engineering
Maharaja Engineering College
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