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Ashanul Choudhury

Bengaluru

Summary

Results-driven IT security professional with 9+ years of experience in technical security analysis, IT operations, and system administration. Adept at leveraging automation to streamline security controls, managing third-party vendor risks, and ensuring robust security practices in cloud environments. Proven expertise in identity and access management, cloud security, compliance standards, and IT infrastructure. A strong communicator and problem solver, dedicated to implementing security solutions that drive business success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Operations Manager

Cents
12.2022 - Current
  • Designed and implemented automated security controls to reduce manual processes and enhance IT security frameworks
  • Managed third-party vendor risk assessments, ensuring compliance with security and privacy standards
  • Deployed and monitored Windows and Linux servers, maintaining high availability and security compliance
  • Administered IAM solutions such as Okta IDP, leveraging SSO and SAML for secure access management
  • Led technical security projects to strengthen cloud infrastructure, including AWS security policies and network segmentation
  • Investigated security incidents, provided root cause analysis, and developed remediation plans
  • Worked cross-functionally with IT, engineering, and compliance teams to integrate security best practices

Senior IT Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services
12.2016 - 10.2022
  • Conducted security risk assessments for third-party applications and services, ensuring compliance with industry standards
  • Automated security processes using scripting tools to enhance risk mitigation strategies
  • Managed and maintained security configurations for cloud platforms (Azure AD, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace)
  • Provided security consultation on new IT implementations, ensuring secure integration of tools and workflows
  • Created and maintained security documentation, policies, and procedures to align with compliance frameworks

Technical Support Specialist

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
10.2014 - 10.2016
  • Provided technical support for IT security incidents, escalating critical threats to appropriate teams
  • Assisted in security hardening initiatives for enterprise systems, reducing vulnerabilities
  • Developed and maintained security knowledge base documentation for IT teams

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

ICFAI University

High School -

St. Peter's School and St. Peter's Higher Secondary School

Skills

  • Third-Party Risk Assessment
  • Security Controls
  • Compliance (ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2)
  • OKTA IDP
  • SSO
  • SAML
  • LDAP
  • Google Workspace Security
  • AWS Security
  • Azure AD
  • Network Segmentation
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Security Automation
  • SIEM Tools
  • Incident Response
  • Google Suite
  • Okta
  • Jamf
  • Slack
  • GitHub
  • Windows Server
  • Linux
  • MacOS

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Bengali
Advanced (C1)

Interests

Photography

Outdoor hiking

Gardening

Timeline

IT Operations Manager

Cents
12.2022 - Current

Senior IT Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services
12.2016 - 10.2022

Technical Support Specialist

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
10.2014 - 10.2016

High School -

St. Peter's School and St. Peter's Higher Secondary School

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

ICFAI University
Ashanul Choudhury