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Sravani Yaganti

Monroe Township,NJ

Summary

Experienced security engineer with expertise in protecting critical information systems through advanced threat assessment, network security, and incident response. Skilled in deploying enterprise-grade security tools, implementing proactive defense measures, and mitigating vulnerabilities to ensure robust system resilience. Adept at addressing evolving cybersecurity challenges and delivering scalable solutions that align with organizational objectives. Known for a collaborative approach and working effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture and achieve measurable results.

With a strong focus on precision and adaptability and committed to safeguarding infrastructure while enabling business continuity in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

Reduced endpoint vulnerabilities by 30% through effective configuration and monitoring of enterprise security tools. Streamlined weekly and monthly reporting workflows, improving efficiency by 20%. Identified and resolved 95% of tamper protection issues in security groups across critical regions.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Engineer Intern

Bluestone
08.2024 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive vulnerability assessments for improved system protection.
  • Participated in Regular threat hunting activities aimed at proactively identifying potential risks before they materialize
  • Supported incident response efforts by performing thorough investigations and analysis of potential breaches.
  • Collaborated with IT team members to ensure seamless integration of security measures in new projects.
  • Audited firewall rule sets regularly, identifying areas for improvement or optimization.
  • Enhanced network security by implementing effective intrusion detection and prevention systems.
  • Monitored network traffic for suspicious activity, promptly addressing potential threats.
  • Coordinated with third-party security information and event management (SIEM) providers to maintain protections and predict threats.
  • Developed customized security policies and procedures tailored to company needs.

Security Engineer

Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
02.2021 - 06.2022
  • Reviewed logs regularly to detect suspicious activity patterns before the vulnerabilities escalate into full-blown incidents, enabling rapid response efforts when necessary.
  • Enhanced network security by implementing advanced threat detection systems and conducting regular vulnerability assessments.
  • Configured FireEye Helix for endpoint security, including adding Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) and monitoring logs
  • Managed Zscaler URL categories and user access for secure web filtering
  • Conducted AWS Dome9 resource validation, enabling accurate security group protection in critical regions
  • Utilized GuardDuty to analyze and report alerts, improving cloud security incident response.
  • Monitored Microsoft Defender weekly device inventory for activity health and generated actionable insights and performed Imperva dashboard and weekly report analysis for application security improvements.

Education

Master of Science - Information Technology

Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
06-2024

B.Tech - Computer Science and Engineering

GITAM University
Visakhapatnam, India
04-2021

Skills

  • Security Tools: FireEye Helix, Zscaler, Sophos, MS Defender, Imperva
  • Cloud Platforms: AWS (Dome9, GuardDuty, ELB, ALB, NLB, VPC)
  • SIEM Tools: Helix, ServiceNow
  • Programming: Python (basic scripting), Excel (advanced formulas and data manipulation)
  • Reporting: Weekly/Monthly activity logs, HX reports, Tamper Protection Logs
  • Soft Skills: Incident Management, Problem Solving, Communication
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Threat analysis
  • Firewall installation
  • Endpoint protection

Timeline

Security Engineer Intern

Bluestone
08.2024 - Current

Security Engineer

Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
02.2021 - 06.2022

Master of Science - Information Technology

Wilmington University

B.Tech - Computer Science and Engineering

GITAM University
Sravani Yaganti