Usman Kathi

Career Summary:
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Technically sophisticated and highly skilled IT Network and Information Security Technologist offering an experience of more than 20 years, backed with international work exposure within the IT Industry.
­Adept at in designing meetings with consultants /systems engineers associating with reputed clients from Banking, Credit Bureau, Travel Operations, Healthcare & Telecom sectors
­Participant in National level Cyber Security Drill in consultation of CERT-IN and DSCI (Data Security Council of India)
­Possess excellent analytical skills coupled up with strong knowledge in Design, Installation, Configuration & Support of Security & Compliance Management framework (ISO27001, ISO20000 and PCI-DSS)
­Adroit in successfully completing multiple internal projects for IT Security Infra-structure Design, Planning & Implementation of Global Security Operation Center (GSOC) for National & International Clients.
­Successfully completed security assessment on key critical projects of setting up Private Cloud and Migration of Corporate Email On-Premise Infrastructure to Microsoft 0365 Cloud based solution.
­Hands-on experience of managing vendors/supplier/clients from diverse verticals, handling several mission-critical projects and deployed technical expertise.
­In-depth knowledge of information and network security business practices, industry technologies, requirements and abreast of state-of-art-technology.
­Proficient at working on multiple complex security & networking projects and prioritizing deliverables to meet aggressive deadlines.
­Innovative and creative to foster ideas that impel the organization towards a result-oriented direction.
­Impeccable client management and leadership skills with impressive professional-speaking abilities.
­Driven by new challenges and adept at adapting to any cultural and business environments.


Core Competencies:

 SIEM Tools like ArcSight, RSA EnVision & Cisco MARS.
 Security Enterprise and Device Management - Firewall/ VPN Cisco, Stonegate, Checkpoint & SonicWall.
 Firewall Analyzer: Alogsec, FireSec, Skybox, Tuffin, Firemon
 IDS / IPS Technologies: IBM ISS Proventia, McAfee & Cisco
 Vendor Management & Coordination for Technology Product Evaluation (POC)
 Web Security: McAfee Webshield, SurfControl Web Filter, Websense Web Security, Cyberoam Proxy & URL Filtering
 Email Security: Cisco Ironport, SurfControl Email Filter, Proofpoint, Symantec Brightmail.
 Virtualization Security: VMWare
 Mobile Device Management: Air-Watch, Soti, MobileIron
 Patch Management: Microsoft SCCM, Manage Engine - Desktop Central
 Email Archiving: Symantec Enterprise Vault
 Data Leak Prevention: McAfee Host DLP
 Identity Management: Active Directory, Cisco Secure ACS
 File Integrity & Change Configuration Monitoring: Tripwire Enterprise Server, McAfee FIM
 Endpoint Security: McAfee, Symantec (Antivirus, Anti-Spyware, Host IPS, Desktop Firewall, NAC, HDD Encryption, Device Control)
 SSL VPN: SonicWall, Cisco, Juniper, Array Networks
 Risk Assessment: Network Architecture, Infrastructure Modification/Changes.
 Vulnerability Assessment: Tenable Nessus, Retina Scanner.
 Configuration Assessment: Nipper Parser, Auditpro.
 Security Incident Management

 Designed and implemented complete IT infrastructure for Stock trading business applications.
 Responsible to defined and implement IT security policies and procedures as per ISO-27001 standards
 Implementation and Management of MS Windows Network, Wireless Network, Active Directory Services, Exchange Messaging Systems for business operations and customers.
 Implementation and Management of Network Security (Wired and Wireless), Endpoint Security and Web Security Solutions.
 Involved in installation and administration of Enterprise Interaction Client (EIC) for Voice solution

 Progressive experience building teams and managing secure IT operations within complex working environments.
 An understanding, innovative individual who multi-tasks and has an excellent sense of teamwork to get results by instilling commitment, trust, fairness, and loyalty
 Strengths include solid communication and problem-solving skills and adapting to change.
 Promoted to Manager Band in appreciation with the outstanding performance in the previous year and achieving BS 7799 / ISO 17799 certificate for the organization.
 Involved in identification of Information assets and classification.
 Prepare Risk assessment and treatment plan for the identified information assets based on C-I-A ratings.
 Carry out Vulnerability assessment test for all the critical assets.
 Prepare Corrective and preventive action plan for BS 7799 Internal audit reports.
 Identify existing security controls on the information assets and suggest new security controls based on Risk assessment and treatment plan.
 Give Basic Information security awareness training to all the end-users during induction program and yearly training calendar.
 Key Personnel in deploying BS7799 Information Security best practices and guidelines
 Key technical lead for analyzing and designing networking and security solution for TIS. Project scope was to validate highly secured network by implementing Firewall Clusters with VPN Solution