Naresh Maddala

About Naresh Maddala

With over a decade of hands-on experience in cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure, I currently serve as a Cybersecurity & Cloud Security Manager at PwC, where I help bridge strategic vision with secure, scalable execution across hybrid cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP). My work focuses on enhancing critical infrastructure through close collaboration between cloud security and engineering teams. I’ve led the implementation of enterprise-grade load balancing solutions using F5 and AVI Vantage, enforced secure DNS, NTP, and MTA configurations, and built Infrastructure-as-Code pipelines with Terraform and Ansible to streamline provisioning and security tooling. I’ve also championed the automation of alerting and incident response workflows using Python and PowerShell, advised on resilient architecture for core aggregation services ensuring 24/7 uptime, and mentored engineers on observability best practices using OpenTelemetry and Splunk. By integrating tools like Microsoft Entra ID and SailPoint, and driving initiatives in identity management, MFA, and cloud security posture, I’ve contributed to building robust, regulatory-compliant environments for clients across fintech, healthcare, and technology sectors.🤝 My goal is to continually deliver secure, high-performing infrastructure while fostering collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence within cross-functional teams.#CyberSecurity #CloudSecurity #InfrastructureEngineering #AzureSecurity #AWS #F5 #Ansible #Terraform #Automation #Observability #Splunk #OpenTelemetry #FintechSecurity #HealthcareIT #IAM #EntraID #SecurityLeadership

Experience

1. Cybersecurity Cloud Security Manager

   PwC

   Aug 2022 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   As Cyber Security & Cloud Security Manager at PwC, I deliver scalable, secure solutions across cloud and infrastructure for Fintech, Healthcare, and Technology clients. I specialize in hybrid cloud security, identity governance, automation, and infrastructure resilience.I secured GCP,AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments, partnering with engineering teams to implement best‑in‑class security controls and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO 27001).Key Achievements:GCP Security & Advisory: Deployed Security Command Center, Cloud Logging, and Monitoring; authored SOPs and automation playbooks for data protection, key management, and incident response.Infrastructure & Load Balancing: Architected enterprise‑grade load balancing (F5 BIG‑IP, VMware AVI), DNS (Bind/Infoblox), NTP, MTAs, and SFTP to ensure 24/7 uptime.Automation & IaC: Built Terraform and Ansible pipelines; automated detection and response with Python and PowerShell, reducing MTTR and improving compliance readiness.Observability: Integrated Splunk, OpenTelemetry, and Datadog for enhanced traceability and fault isolation; mentored junior engineers on SRE and telemetry best practices.Identity & Cloud Security: Implemented Microsoft Entra ID and SailPoint IAM solutions, strengthening MFA, RBAC, and lifecycle management; led secure cloud workload migrations, posture assessments, and CI/CD integration.Risk Management & Metrics: Developed Zero Trust roadmaps; advised on AI governance and data sovereignty; tracked and presented security metrics to leadership, demonstrating measurable gains in efficiency and risk reduction.I enable secure innovation by delivering resilient infrastructure and cloud security solutions that meet evolving business, technical, and regulatory demands.

Education

• Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education

  Bachelor's degree, Information Technology

• NV Polytechnic Gulbarga

  Diploma of Education, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

• IMT CDL Ghaziabad

  Postgraduate Degree, Systems Engineering

Skills

• IT Management
• Dhcp
• Powershell
• Windows
• Infrastructure
• Windows Server
• IT Service Management
• Hyper-V
• Servers
• Itil
• Dns
• Management
• Virtualization
• Technical Support
• Cloud Computing
• Scom
• Troubleshooting
• Enterprise Architecture
• Microsoft Technologies
• IT Operations
• Solution Architecture