Shahanas Najeeb
Lead Information Security Engineer
Summary
Results oriented Cybersecurity professional with 8+ years of experience specializing in cloud cryptography, Enterprise Security operations, and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in data-at-rest encryption, incident detection, response, documentation, and root cause analysis, working closely with Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and cross-functional teams. Known for being collaborative, detail-oriented, and highly adaptable, with a continuous drive to learn and implement emerging technologies in the security landscape.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Information Security Engineer – Critical Security Infrastructure
Wells Fargo
Concord, California
01.2024 - Current
- Implemented and maintained data-at-rest encryption across cloud, databases, and file systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and minimizing data exposure risks.
- Led enterprise integration of Thales CipherTrust (CCKM, CTE, KMIP, CAKM) for BYOK across AWS, Azure, and GCP, enhancing cloud encryption governance and control.
- Conducted log analysis and threat investigations using Splunk SIEM, accelerating incident detection and improving response accuracy.
- Performed root cause analysis and led incident remediation efforts, reducing security incident response time by 30% through process optimization.
- Deployed and supported Salesforce Shield, strengthening Salesforce data protection within critical CRM environments.
- Managed audit, compliance, and business continuity (BCP) activities, ensuring regulatory alignment and successful audit outcomes with zero major findings.
- Automated recurring security and operational tasks using Python, Bash, and PowerShell, increasing team efficiency and reducing manual effort.
- Built and maintained Splunk dashboards for real-time monitoring of key management systems and encryption health metrics.
- Conducted vulnerability assessments to identify potential risks within the organization's infrastructure.
- Ensured data integrity through regular audits and monitoring, enabling swift issue resolution.
- Implemented multi-factor authentication processes for enhanced access control and user management.
- Performed risk assessments on new projects, ensuring security measures were integrated from inception through deployment.
- Planned and oversaw configuration changes for security infrastructure platforms.
- Evaluated emerging technologies, staying current on industry best practices and trends in information security.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering a collaborative environment that encouraged professional growth and knowledge sharing.
- Developed security metrics and technical analysis to give insight into performance and trends.
Senior Information Security Engineer – Data at Rest Encryption
Wells Fargo
Concord, CA
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Led enterprise-wide data-at-rest encryption projects at Wells Fargo, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI DSS, ISO 27001) and internal security standards.
- Translated business requirements into actionable technical specifications for encryption solution design and deployment.
- Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders, including business units, engineering, and security teams—to define project scope and deliverables.
- Performed impact and risk analyses to evaluate technical feasibility and operational risks associated with encryption implementations.
- Defined encryption standards and key management processes, working closely with development and infrastructure teams to enforce data protection protocols.
- Troubleshot and resolved complex encryption-related issues, collaborating with platform teams and external vendors (e.g., Thales) to ensure timely resolution.
- Acted as a subject matter expert (SME) on data security and encryption best practices, promoting consistent policy adherence across teams.
- Created and delivered training sessions and documentation to educate technical teams and stakeholders on encryption tools, policies, and compliance requirements.
- Improved incident response time by creating and implementing an effective incident management process.
- Developed customized security solutions based on client requirements that effectively addressed their unique challenges while staying within budget constraints.
- Enhanced employee awareness of information security best practices through regular training sessions and workshops.
- Created standardized incident response program to outline immediate and consistent remediation of security breaches.
Senior Technical Business Consultant – Cloud Encryption
Wells Fargo
San Francisco, California
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Led enterprise-wide data-at-rest encryption projects at Wells Fargo, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI DSS, ISO 27001) and internal security standards.
- Translated business requirements into actionable technical specifications for encryption solution design and deployment.
- Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders, including business units, engineering, and security teams—to define project scope and deliverables.
- Performed impact and risk analyses to evaluate technical feasibility and operational risks associated with encryption implementations.
- Defined encryption standards and key management processes, working closely with development and infrastructure teams to enforce data protection protocols.
- Troubleshot and resolved complex encryption-related issues, collaborating with platform teams and external vendors (e.g., Thales) to ensure timely resolution.
- Acted as a subject matter expert (SME) on data security and encryption best practices, promoting consistent policy adherence across teams.
- Created and delivered training sessions and documentation to educate technical teams and stakeholders on encryption tools, policies, and compliance requirements.
Salesforce Administrator & Business Analyst Program
JVS
San Francisco, California
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Designed data models and developed a Job Search application on the Salesforce platform, enhancing user interaction and data organization.
- Built a School Management application in Salesforce to streamline academic record-keeping and administrative workflows.
Data Analyst Associate
Robert Half
01.2017 - 2017
- Automated data analysis and logging processes, improving efficiency and reducing manual effort in recurring reporting tasks.
- Enhanced business efficiency by identifying trends and patterns in complex datasets.
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
QBurst Technologies
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define test strategies based on functional and technical requirements.
- Created detailed test plans and test cases, ensuring robust validation of software functionality and performance.
- Conducted both manual and automated testing, including regression, usability, and security tests.
- Identified and tracked software defects using tools like JIRA and worked closely with developers to resolve issues.
- Implemented and maintained test automation frameworks using tools like Selenium and Postman, accelerating test cycles.
- Participated in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews) to ensure delivery of high-quality releases.
- Recommended and implemented improvements to QA processes and tools, contributing to better test coverage and faster releases.
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
NYU Tandon School of Engineering
New York, NY01-2024
Bachelor of Technology - Information technology
Rajagiri School of Engineering
Kerala, India2015
Skills
- Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Salesforce (including Salesforce Shield)
- Security & Compliance Frameworks: NIST, HIPAA, CIS Controls, PCI DSS, ISO/IEC 27001
- Security Monitoring & Incident Response: CrowdStrike SIEM, Splunk, Salesforce Security Tools, Log Analysis, Threat Detection & Response
- Encryption & Data Protection: Information Security Engineering, Cloud Key Management (BYOK), Cryptography, Tokenization, Encryption Protocols and Algorithms, Thales CipherTrust (CCKM, CAKM/KMIP, CTE)
- Opentext Voltage SecureData
- Networking & Infrastructure: TCP/IP, VPNs, Firewall Configuration, Unix/Linux Systems Administration
- Scripting & Automation: Bash, PowerShell, Python
- DevOps & CI/CD: Jenkins, Travis CI, Git (Version Control)
- Collaboration & Project Management: JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, TestRail, Zephyr
Certification
CISSP, CCSK, CSX-P, GSEC, GISP, AZ-900, ISTQB, NSA CAE Cyber Defense Certified, Salesforce Certified - Administrator, App Builder
Accomplishments
Cloud Encryption Optimization : Increased encryption deployment efficiency by 25%.
Incident Response Efficiency :
Reduced incident response time by 30% through process optimization.
Audit Compliance Excellence: Achieved zero audit findings consistently over 3 years.
Security Task Automation : Automated 50% of recurring security tasks, enhancing productivity.
Timeline
Lead Information Security Engineer – Critical Security Infrastructure
Wells Fargo
01.2024 - Current
Senior Information Security Engineer – Data at Rest Encryption
Wells Fargo
01.2022 - 01.2024
Senior Technical Business Consultant – Cloud Encryption
Wells Fargo
01.2019 - 01.2022
Salesforce Administrator & Business Analyst Program
JVS
01.2017 - 01.2018
Data Analyst Associate
Robert Half
01.2017 - 2017
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
QBurst Technologies
01.2015 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
NYU Tandon School of Engineering
Bachelor of Technology - Information technology
Rajagiri School of Engineering
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