Krupa

KRUPA BHATT Information Systems Security Analyst  ON, Canada  - - Summary Dedicated Information Systems Security Analyst with 5+ years of experience in implementing robust security measures to protect organizational assets. Skilled in conducting risk assessments, developing security policies, and providing effective cybersecurity solutions. Seeking to leverage technical expertise and analytical skills to contribute to the security posture of a forward-thinking organization. Skills 1. Experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewall, antivirus, and vulnerability scanners. 2. Worked with JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow, and CyberArk platforms. 3. Experience in deploying infrastructure as code, or automating manual processes to the production environment. 4. Knowledge of security standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls). 5. MS Office proficient. 6. Experience in managing cloud platforms: Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. 7. Strong technical understanding of a variety of hardware and software platforms (Linux & Windows) 8. Proven experience with various project delivery methodologies such as Waterfall, Iterative, and Agile. 9. Proficient in network security concepts and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, VPN, IDS/IPS). 10. Strong understanding of encryption technologies and cryptographic protocols. 11. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 12. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. 13. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Professional Experience Information Systems Security Analyst (Fulltime- Permanent) 2019-01 - present Bank Of Montreal 1. Work as Production support and implementation resource within the SIEM Splunk Application Owner Team. 2. Daily responsibilities included but were not limited to planning and enacting security measures by developing policies and procedures to help protect the bank from security breaches. 3. Worked closely with the deployment services to manage to apply the security patches and remove the vulnerabilities. 4. Raise and Manage JIRA and ServiceNow requests as a Change Manager and Incident Manager. 5. Participate in the administrative processes of our infrastructure by raising and implementing scheduled deployment/enhancement/break-fix changes outside business hours. 6. Use various data visualization tools to facilitate the audit findings and report them to TRM. 7. A background in PaaS/SaaS environment practices, including maintaining SLAs, load-balancing, high availability, operating system patching, networking, and security management/patching. 8. Monitor security logs and alerts to detect and respond to security incidents promptly. 9. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement security solutions that align with business objectives. 10. Perform risk assessments and provide recommendations to mitigate security risks effectively. 11. Evaluate new technologies and products to enhance the organization's security posture. 12. Participate in security awareness training programs to educate employees about cybersecurity best practices. 13. Other Duties as assigned. AS- Security Analyst (Co-op) 2018-01 - 2019-01 Bank Of Montreal 1. Worked with the ISTS (Information Security) team at the Barrie Computer Center. Made use-cases with Splunk security software and created dashboards as well as alerts with it. Page 1 of 2 2. Assisted ISTM with the AD logs, procedures, and RSA Tokens as a part of my second co-op work term. 3. Conducted vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses in the organization's infrastructure and applications. 4. Monitored security logs and alerts to detect and respond to security incidents promptly. 5. Worked with Deployment Services to perform the monthly patching for the Splunk Production Server and remediate critical vulnerabilities existing on the servers. 6. Other duties as assigned. Multi-Media Developer (Co-op) 2017-05 - 2017-08 Drivewise 1. Worked with the marketing team and assisted them by creating marketing videos and infographics as well as many other parts of multimedia development as a part of the first co-op work term. 2. Other duties as assigned. Inspection Manager (Part-time) 2016-01 - 2016-12 Honda Company Inspected Metal car parts for Honda Company. Certifications/Courses Certified ServiceNow user CompTIA Security+ Google Cybersecurity Professional Google Data Analytics Microsoft Office Splunk Fundamentals I, II, III Splunk Infrastructure Overview Splunk Enterprise System Administration Splunk Enterprise Data Administration Splunk Cloud Administration Worksmart Campus Education Computer Programmer 2016-08 - 2019-01 Georgian College Learning Outcomes: In this program, students focus on computer programming, web development, and designing data-driven systems. Students learn how to write code in a variety of programming languages such as Arduino, ASP.NET, C#, Java, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, PHP and Swift. Students gain experience developing software for diverse platforms including embedded systems, desktop, mobile and mainframe systems. With a strong emphasis on business and entrepreneurial values, students gain experience in problem solving, troubleshooting and system building through a series of applied assignments, projects and co-op work terms. Science and Technology Major 2014-05 - 2016-05 Sabari School - High School Learning Outcomes : Identify, analyze, develop, implement, verify and document the requirements for a computing environment; contribute to the diagnostics, troubleshooting, documenting and monitoring of technical problems using appropriate methodologies and tools; mastery of core scientific principles across disciplines; proficiency in critical thinking and problem-solving; Competence in experimental design and laboratory techniques; technological literacy for modern scientific inquiry; Ethical awareness and interdisciplinary connections in STEM; select and apply strategies for personal and professional development to enhance work performance; apply basic entrepreneurial strategies to identify and respond to new opportunities. References Available upon request. Page 2 of 2