Vin Achari
Cyber Security Professional
about
me
cyber Security Professional
A seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in defensive operations, cybersecurity compliance, and architectural design. Over the years, I have dedicated myself to protecting digital assets and ensuring compliance with industry standards, making significant contributions to the security posture of various organizations. My expertise spans incident response, threat hunting, policy development, risk management, and the design and implementation of secure network and systems architectures.
As a Cyber Security Contractor, I bring a proactive and strategic approach to each project, delivering tailored solutions that address the unique challenges faced by my clients. My commitment to excellence and continuous improvement drives my work, enabling organizations to build resilient and secure IT infrastructures.
Innovating Tomorrow's Cybersecurity, Today!
Cyber Security Professional
experiences
cyber security analyst - Contract
AMP-2024
- Monitor Security Systems
- Identify and Respond to Threats
- Conduct Vulnerability Assessments
- Analyze Security Incidents
- Perform Threat Analysis and Intelligence Gathering
- Generate Security Reports
- Implement Security Measures
- Stay Updated on Emerging Threats
- Design Secure IT Infrastructures
- Develop Security Policies and Procedures
- Evaluate Security Solutions
- Implement Security Architectures
- Conduct Risk Assessments
- Ensure Compliance with Regulations
- Collaborate with IT and Security Teams
- Continuously Improve Security Posture
- MS Defender/Sentinel/MS Intune
- Entra ID
- Qualys
Cyber Security Professional
experiences
Network Operations analyst
Codeblue-2022
- Network Operations Monitoring
- Managing Customer Networks
- Systems Administration (Windows, Linux, Mac)
- Virtualization & VDI (Hyper V, VMWare, Citrix)
- Network Monitoring
- Troubleshooting & Remediation
- Security Products Deployment
- DNS Filtering
- Endpoint Protection and EDR/XDR
- Script creation and maintenance
- MS INtune/Defender
Cyber Security Analyst
Codeblue-2023/24
- Security Operations
- Managing Customer Network Security
- Systems Security Administration
- Virtualization Security
- Network Security
- Troubleshooting & Remediation
- Security Products Management
- DNS Filtering
- Endpoint Protection and EDR/XDR
- SIEM
- Tier 3 for MDR
- Fortinet Firewalls
- MS Defender/Intune/365
- Sentinel 1/Crowdstrike/DEfender XDR/ESET
- Tenable
Cyber Security Compliance
OneHQ IT-2024
- Develop and Implement Policies
- Conduct Audits and Assessments
- Manage Risk
- Monitor Regulatory Changes
- Train and Educate Staff
- Incident Response
- Collaborate with Stakeholders
- Document and Report
- Work with CIS framework
- vulnerability assessments
- Security awareness & training
- Phishing SImulations
- MS Defender/INtune/365
Cyber Security Professional
experiences
Parts Interpreter
Repco- 2015-2017
- Technical Knowledge: Understand automotive parts and systems.
- Customer Service: Communicate effectively with customers.
- Sales Skills: Upsell, cross-sell, and close deals.
- Attention to Detail: Accurate parts identification and order processing.
- Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve issues.
- Organizational Skills: Manage inventory and records.
- Technical Aptitude: Use computer systems and software.
- Negotiation Skills: Handle pricing and terms.
- Multitasking: Manage multiple tasks and inquiries
Assistant Branch Manager
Repco- 2017-2019
- Retail Management: Experience in managing a retail store or branch.
- Automotive Knowledge: Familiarity with automotive parts and services.
- Customer Service: Proven track record in enhancing customer experiences.
- Sales Experience: Background in achieving sales targets and driving revenue.
- Financial Management: Experience in budgeting and financial reporting.
- Team Leadership: Experience in leading and developing a team.
- Inventory Management: Handling stock levels and orders effectively.
- Operational Experience: Managing daily store operations and processes.
- Training and Development: Experience in training and mentoring staff.
- Marketing: Implementing promotional activities and strategies.
Key Account Manager
Repco- 2019-2021
- Sales Experience
- Key Account Management
- Automotive Knowledge
- Negotiation Skills
- Customer Relationship Management
- Data Analysis
- Communication
- Problem Resolution
- Strategy Development
- Market Research
- KPI Management
Cyber Security Professional
Projects
Keeper Security LOgging
AMP 2024
- Led integration of Keeper Security with Microsoft Sentinel.
- Managed project planning, execution, and change management.
- Coordinated with vendors for support and requirements.
- Configured logging in Keeper Security and integrated with Sentinel.
- Set up log ingestion pipelines and custom rules in Sentinel.
- Monitored and responded to security incidents.
- Created dashboards, analytics rules, and playbooks.
- Documented project plans, implementation steps, and configurations.
- Planned and managed change requests and staff training.
- Resolved integration issues and performed root cause analysis.
- TOols USED:
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Keeper Security
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft Teams/Outlook
- Jira
- Visio
- Sharepoint
Keeper SSO Implementation
AMP 2024
- Set up Single Sign-On (SSO) between Keeper Security and Microsoft Entra ID.
- Managed SAML and OAuth protocols.
- Worked with vendors to solve technical issues and align project goals.
- Created project timelines, documentation, and risk assessments.
- Documented the entire SSO setup process.
- Managed change processes to ensure smooth adoption of SSO.
- Assessed impacts and communicated changes effectively.
- Deployed and configured SSO settings.
- Conducted thorough testing, including security checks.
- Ensured SSO setup met security standards and compliance needs.
- Implemented controls and conducted audits.
- Troubleshot and resolved SSO issues.
- Used tools to analyze and fix integration challenges.
- Provided training and support on SSO features.
- TOols USED:
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Keeper Security
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft Teams/Outlook
- Jira
- Visio
- Sharepoint
Documentation Update
AMP-2024/ONEHQ-2024/Codeblue-2023/24
- Documentation Review and Analysis
- Content Standardization
- Information Organization
- Content Creation and Revision
- Collaboration and Feedback
- Document Management
- Quality Assurance
- Conducted thorough reviews and edits to ensure high-quality documentation.
- Performed final checks for grammar, spelling, and technical accuracy.
- TOols USED:
- Microsoft Word
- Visio
- Sharepoint
- ITGLue
- Confluence
- JIra
Cyber Security Professional
Projects
Managed Security Service Architect
Nexus Labs PAcific - 2023/24
- Developing Service Offerings
- Architecting Security Solutions
- Client Needs Analysis
- Customized Solutions
- Vendor and Tool Selection
- Integration with Existing Systems
- Security Solution Deployment
- Automation and Orchestration
- Managed Service Operations
- Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Incident Handling
- Forensic Analysis
- Risk Assessments
- Service Enhancement
- Internal Training
- Technical Documentation
- Reporting and Analytics
- Website Development - nexuslabspacific.com
Data Consolidation - Warehousing, ELT & Visualization
Nexus Labs Pacific - 2023/24
- Data Extraction
- Data Loading
- Data Cleaning
- Data Transformation
- Design & Modelling
- ELT Tools
- Performance Optimization
- Database Systems
- Cloud Data Warehouses
- Data Governance
- Data Security
- Visualization Tools
- Data Storytelling
- Business Intelligence
- Automation
Automating Processes
OneHQ - 2024
- Identifying Tasks for Automation
- Process Mapping
- Researching Automation Tools
- Writing Scripts
- Creating Automation Workflows
- API's & Integration
- Database Interactions
- Configuring Automation Tools
- Testing Automation Scripts
- Develop Test Plans
- Testing
- Output Optimization
- ELT On Output
- Monitoring Setup
- Documenting
Cyber Security Professional
Projects
Hosted Analysis Sandbox
Codeblue 2023
- Define Objectives & Gather Requirements
- Research & Documentation
- Prepare Hardware/Virtual Machines
- Install Operating System
- Network Configuration
- Setup Analysis Environment
- Deploy Analysis Sandbox
- Testing, Monitoring & Debug
- Fine Tuning
- Integration & Automation
- Reporting and Alerts
- Documentation of Setup
- Performance Evaluation
- Final Adjustments
- Plan for Full Implementation
- Deploy & Monitor
CTI Platform Deployment
Codeblue 2023
- Project Planning
- Time Management
- Establishing Evaluation Criteria
- Test Environment Setup
- CTI Platform Configuration
- Integration with existing tools
- Threat Data Collection
- Threat Analysis
- Performance, Functionality and Evaluative Testing
- Governance Framework
- Ethical Use of Intelligence
- Data Visualization
Systems Admin / Engineer
Homelab - 2021/Current
- Hardware Setup
- Virtualization
- Operating Systems Installation
- Network Design
- Firewall Configuration
- ZTNA Remote Network Access
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Automation
- Configuration Management
- System Monitoring
- Log Management
- Backup Solutions
- Disaster Recovery Planning
- Penetration Testing (Lab Environment)
- Database Management
- Reporting
- Planning and Execution
- Time Management
Cyber Security Professional
"The essence of cybersecurity lies not just in the tools we use but in the resilience of our mindset and the adaptability of our strategies."
Cyber Security Professional
Skills
Security+
- General Security Concepts
- Security Operations
- Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations
- Security Program Management & Oversight
- Security Architecture
- Data and host security
- Identity and Access Management
- Cryptography and public key infrastructure (PKI)
- Threat intelligence
- Malicious Code
- Secure Coding
- Resilience and Physical Security
CYSA+
- Security Operations
- Incident Response and Management
- Vulnerability Management
- Reporting and Communication
- Software and Systems Security
- Compliance and Assessment
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Cloud and Virtualization Security
- Endpoint Security
- Wireless and Mobile Security
- IT Security Incident Response
- Digital Forensics
CC
- Security Principles
- Business Continuity (BC), Disaster Recovery (DR) & Incident Response Concepts
- Access Controls Concepts
- Network Security
- Security Operations
- IT Security Policies, Standards, and Compliance
- IT Risk Management and Privacy
- Vendor Management
- Vender Collaboration
- Vendor Risk Assessment
Cyber Security Professional
Skills
Homelab
- In-depth Knowledge of Operating Systems
- In Depth Hardware Knowledge
- Basic Coding
- Networking
- Problem-Solving and Administration
- Cloud Computing
- Automation and Scripting
- Security and Monitoring
- Account Access Management
- Troubleshooting
- Fortinet Devices
- Cisco Devices
- Open Source Software Exposure
SYSADMIN
- Windows Environments
- Linux Environments
- Docker CLI & Compose
- RHEL
- Server Administration
- IPMI Systems
- VPN Deployment
- Zero Trust Network Access Technologies
- Enterprise IT Management Solutions
- Enterprise Scale Monitoring
- Scalable Solutions
- Scripting
- Endpoint/Workstation deployment
DEV
- Website Development
- HTML, CSS
- CMS Systems Deployment
- CMS Systems Admin
- Experience in Wordpress, Joomla, Grav, Drupal, Ghost, Strapi, etc
- CMS Content Management
- Language Knowledge:
- Python
- C#
- PS1 Scripting
- Bat Scripting
- Javascript
Cyber Security Professional
Skills
Data
- SQL Server Deployment
- SQL Server Administration
- Power BI
- Microsoft Fabric
- DAX
- Data Analytics
- Grafana
- Data Warehousing
Data Visualisation
with Power Bi
INterpersonal
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Remote Support
- Leadership
- Active Listening
- Teamwork
- Flexibility
- Empathy
- Patience
- Conflict Management & Resolution
- Negotiation
- Creativity
- Logical Thinking
- Innovation & Optimization
Sales & CRM
- Sales Experience
- Key Account Management
- Automotive Knowledge
- Negotiation Skills
- Customer Relationship Management
- Data Analysis
- Communication
- Problem Resolution
- Strategy Development
- Market Research
- KPI Management
- Retail management
- BUsiness, FInancial & Operational Acumen
- Inventory Management
- People management
Cyber Security Professional
Skills
Automation
- Process Mapping
- PDD Utilization
- Workflow Optimization
- Automation Tools
- Functionality Evaluation
- Customer Needs
- Error Reduction
- Process Design
- Implementation Strategy
- Real-World Application
- Productivity Boost
- Cost Efficiency
- Business Process Improvement
get in touch
www.vinachari.pro