Prabin Shrestha

About Prabin Shrestha

Cybersecurity-focused professional with 10 years of enterprise infrastructure and security operations experience across Agile environment. Strong foundation in system administration, security operations, vulnerability remediation, SIEM monitoring, certificate (PKI/TLS) lifecycle management, incident response, and automation.I have hands-on experience supporting security-critical platforms, responding to alerts, remediating vulnerabilities, managing TLS/SSL certificates using Venafi and Ansible Playbooks, and working within ServiceNow-driven incident and change management processes. My background in automation (Ansible, scripting) allows me to reduce operational risk, eliminate manual errors, and improve detection and response workflows. Proficient in tools like Jenkins, GitHub, Grafana, Kibana, and Splunk to support CI/CD process and system monitoring.I recently completed cybersecurity training, strengthening my skills in threat monitoring, SOC workflows, incident response, and security fundamentals. I am now actively transitioning into a dedicated Cybersecurity Analyst / SOC / Security Operations role where I can apply my combined infrastructure and security expertise to protect systems, reduce risk, and improve resilience.I am a US citizen, eligible for Public Trust and Secret Clearance, and ready to relocate as needed.

Experience

1. Sr Infrastructure Devops Engineer

   Persistent Systems

   Nov 2024 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Led automation initiatives using Ansible to standardize configuration management across hybrid environments. Designed and deployed CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins and GitHub Actions, improving release reliability and deployment speed. Implemented infrastructure monitoring dashboards using Grafana, Kibana, and Splunk for proactive performance and incident visibility. Automated certificate management and renewals using AppViewX/Venafi to strengthen platform security. Built reusable Ansible Playbooks for server provisioning, patching, and compliance automation. Managed Linux and Windows server administration, ensuring high availability and operational stability. Performed vulnerability remediation and security hardening, aligning environments with enterprise standards. Supported IAM and PAM solutions, including CyberArk and Vault, ensuring secure access governance. Integrated ServiceNow workflows for change, incident, and problem management processes. Collaborated with cross-functional engineering teams to support enterprise application deployments. Troubleshot CI/CD, authentication, and infrastructure issues, reducing downtime and improving user experience. Participated in migration and modernization initiatives, including server upgrades and tech refresh projects. Optimized performance tuning across environments, improving system efficiency and reliability. Documented automation processes, runbooks, and best practices for knowledge sharing and operational continuity. Contributed to Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.Environment: Ansible, Jenkins, GitHub, Grafana, Kibana, Splunk, ServiceNow, Linux, Windows, CyberArk, Vault, AppViewX, Azure/VMware

Education

• Kathmandu University (KU)

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

• Per Scholas

  Certificate of Completion, Cybersecurity