Kushal Mainoor

About Kushal Mainoor

Experienced IT professional with a strong background in cybersecurity, specializing in endpoint security, IT/OT environments, and vulnerability management. Skilled in risk assessment, incident response, and secure access management, with hands-on experience in ITIL-based operations and change management. Committed to continuous learning and excellence in technology-driven roles, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture and ensure compliance.

Experience

1. Senior Project Engineer

   Wipro

   Aug 2020 — Present · Pune, IN

   Manage endpoint security with CrowdStrike and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) across IT and OT environments.Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses for applications, endpoints, and OT/IoT devices, recommending mitigation strategies.Utilize BeyondTrust and Bomgar for secure remote and privileged access.Perform host and host group management in CrowdStrike, including policy configuration and deployment.Manage Indicators of Compromise (IOC) and USB device control in CrowdStrike.Generate compliance and BitLocker encryption reports on a regular basis.Administer BitLocker encryption to safeguard sensitive data.Collaborate with teams to integrate endpoint security solutions with enterprise and OT infrastructure.Support change and release management (TAB/CAB), deploying and optimizing endpoint security tools.Monitor alerts and incidents, executing threat detection and response strategies.Provide technical guidance on cybersecurity best practices and incident handling.Maintain security documentation, SOPs, and operational procedures.

Education

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

  Computing systems & Infrastructure

  2021 — 2024