Navaneeth K.

Sr Information Security Engineer @Zoetis

Malvern, PA, US

Strengthened configuration compliance across AWS and Azure by implementing policy-as-code security controls, including IAM hardening, network segmentation, and continuous monitoring via Microsoft Defender for Cloud» Led cross-functional engineering of enterprise security tools and controls, improving policy enforcement and threat detection across cloud and hybrid platforms» Triaged and resolved security incidents using CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, Firepower, Symantec DLP, and SIEM tools like Splunk, preserving system uptime and reducing MTTR» Managed compliance scanning and policy validation with Tenable Nessus and Rapid7; remediated CVEs to improve overall system resilience and patch adherence» Applied NIST, ISO 27001, and MITRE ATT & CK frameworks to strengthen enterprise security posture and align operational practices with industry standards.» Administered and tuned firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxies, and NAC systems, ensuring effective detection and prevention of malicious activity across hybrid environments.» Conducted firewall rule audits and security posture upgrades via Palo Alto NGFW, Cisco Firepower IPS, and Cisco Umbrella» Automated policy reporting and cleanup processes using Python, PowerShell, and TypeScript, reducing manual workload and ensuring adherence to configuration standards» Engineered and maintained network security solutions including Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco Firepower IPS, and improving resilience against advanced threats.» Collaborated with Cisco and Palo Alto vendor teams to integrate security controls into architecture design, enhancing protection and scalability» Created detection playbooks leveraging MITRE ATT & CK techniques to improve SOC response capabilities and reduce mean time to detect (MTTD). » Conducted application security assessments using Burp Suite and reported vulnerabilities with actionable mitigation plans» Mentored junior analysts and managed offshore resources to support 24/7 security operations

New York Institute of Technology

Master's degree, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering