Bhargav K

About Bhargav K

With over 7+ years of combined experience in cybersecurity and operations, I specialize…

Experience

1. Captive Operations Lead

   Tata Communications

   Jul 2025 — Present

   As a Captive Operations Lead, managed security operations for a large-scale enterprise environment, leveraging tools like Cortex XDR, Symantec, Netskope, and PAM solutions. Oversaw incident detection, response, and resolution while ensuring timely SLA compliance and adherence to change management processes. Led a team in policy implementation, security tool configuration, and environment-wide upgrades. Maintained threat intelligence feeds, implemented exclusions, and ensured smooth connectivity across endpoints and networks. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to strengthen security posture, minimize risks, and maintain operational excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesManaged and monitored security infrastructure, including Cortex XDR, Symantec, and Netskope, across a vast enterprise environment.Oversaw PAM (Privileged Access Management) operations and advisory threat intelligence feed updates.Led incident handling, including triage, investigation, remediation, and RCA documentation.Troubleshot connectivity and agent-related issues for Cortex XDR and Netskope endpoints.Coordinated agent deployment, upgrades, and patch management across large endpoint fleets.Prepared and reviewed weekly security and operational reports for leadership review.Ensured SLA compliance for incident resolution and service requests.Directed change management activities, ensuring minimal business impact.Implemented and reviewed security policies, including application and endpoint exclusions.Supervised team performance, provided guidance, and ensured operational readiness.

Education

• GITAM Deemed University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance and Financial Management Services

• GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT), GMR Nagar, Rajam, Srikakulam Dt.,-532127 (CC-34))

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electrical and Electronics Engineering