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Gauri Lad

Cybersecurity Security Engineer | Endpoint Security, Threat Hunting & Incident Response | CrowdStrike, MDE, SIEM

India

8+ years of work experience

Tata Consultancy Services
Apr 20224 yrs 3 mosPresent

Deploy and manage endpoint security solutions including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Symantec Endpoint protection and CrowdStrike Falcon across large enterprise environments. Integrate EDR platforms with SIEM tools such as IBM QRadar and Google Chronicle for centralized monitoring and alerting. Perform threat hunting, incident investigation, and malware analysis to identify and mitigate security threats. Automate security reporting and operational tasks using Python and PowerShell. Conduct vulnerability assessment and remediation activities using Qualys.
ACS International Resources, Inc.
Jan 20202 yrs 4 mosApr 2022

Managed endpoint detection and response solutions for 75+ clients across multiple industries. Investigated and resolved security incidents, ensuring timely containment and remediation. Conducted proactive threat hunting to identify hidden threats and reduce risk exposure. Optimized CrowdStrike Falcon configurations to improve detection accuracy and response efficiency. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance overall security posture.
Indian infoline
Oct 20181 yr 4 mosJan 2020

Provided technical support to enterprise users to ensure uninterrupted business operations. Troubleshot server, Active Directory, network, and system-related issues. Resolved internet connectivity, system performance, and access-related problems for clients.

Education

University of Mumbai

Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electronics and Telecommunication engineering

University of Mumbai

20144 yrs2018

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Headline

Cybersecurity Security Engineer | Endpoint Security, Threat Hunting & Incident Response | CrowdStrike, MDE, SIEM

About

Senior Security Engineer with 7 years of experience in enterprise security operations, endpoint protection, threat hunting, and incident response. Expertise in managing and optimizing EDR platforms including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike Falcon, and Symantec Endpoint Protection across large-scale environments. Strong hands-on experience with SIEM platforms such as IBM QRadar and Google Chronicle, enabling effective threat detection, investigation, and response. Experienced in email and web security technologies including Mimecast, Forcepoint, and Akamai, along with vulnerability management and remediation using Qualys. Actively involved in Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) operations using Intra, supporting user lifecycle management, access reviews, and compliance controls. Skilled in malware analysis, threat intelligence, and security automation using Python and PowerShell, with working knowledge of AWS security best practices and container security (ECS/EKS). Well-versed in security compliance frameworks including ISO 27001, GDPR, and PCI-DSS. Known for driving proactive security improvements, reducing risk exposure, and strengthening organizational security posture.

Location

India

Work experience

SecOps Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services, Apr 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 3 mos, Deploy and manage endpoint security solutions including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Symantec Endpoint protection and CrowdStrike Falcon across large enterprise environments. Integrate EDR platforms with SIEM tools such as IBM QRadar and Google Chronicle for centralized monitoring and alerting. Perform threat hunting, incident investigation, and malware analysis to identify and mitigate security threats. Automate security reporting and operational tasks using Python and PowerShell. Conduct vulnerability assessment and remediation activities using Qualys.

Security Analyst at ACS International Resources, Inc., Jan 2020 - Apr 2022 · 2 yrs 4 mos, Managed endpoint detection and response solutions for 75+ clients across multiple industries. Investigated and resolved security incidents, ensuring timely containment and remediation. Conducted proactive threat hunting to identify hidden threats and reduce risk exposure. Optimized CrowdStrike Falcon configurations to improve detection accuracy and response efficiency. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance overall security posture.

Remote Engineer at Indian infoline, Oct 2018 - Jan 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos, Provided technical support to enterprise users to ensure uninterrupted business operations. Troubleshot server, Active Directory, network, and system-related issues. Resolved internet connectivity, system performance, and access-related problems for clients.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electronics and Telecommunication engineering, University of Mumbai